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CEFC Fight Night 234 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pederson (ranked 3270 p4p, 424 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 8681 p4p, 726 weight class). Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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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
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 42 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Pederson checks it.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Pederson checks it
and Pederson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Pederson's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pederson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Pederson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pederson.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pederson controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pederson pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy looks winded!
A short right from Pederson.
Pederson is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pederson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pederson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pederson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pederson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pederson lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pederson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pederson pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pederson thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Pederson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pederson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pederson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pederson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with shots to the head and body - Murphy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pederson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pederson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks Murphy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pederson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that round.
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.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Pederson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pederson.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pederson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut.
Pederson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pederson finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pederson moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Pederson.
Pederson is stalling here.
Pederson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murphy's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Pederson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pederson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Pederson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pederson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pederson 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson 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.
Pederson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pederson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pederson.
Pederson has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Norman Pederson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pederson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy gets caught napping as Pederson dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Pederson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pederson advances position into side control!
The referee asks Pederson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pederson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pederson stands up.
Pederson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pederson.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Pederson avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Pederson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy tries to land a body kick
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pederson 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.
Further stalling from Pederson.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pederson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pederson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A short body shot lands from Pederson as the two fighters clinch.
Pederson is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pederson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Pederson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Pederson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pederson postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Pederson content to stall in guard here.
Pederson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pederson wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Norman Pederson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pederson is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pederson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pederson cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Pederson stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Pederson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murphy backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Murphy's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pederson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pederson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pederson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pederson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brian Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jer Bear (ranked 3741 p4p, 334 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 5495 p4p, 430 weight class). Bear comes to the cage accompanied by Good Times. Prime is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . On his way into the cage it seems that Jer Bear has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jer Bear seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
24 - 32 - 0 |
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250 lbs
43 - 45 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
24 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 45 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
Prime misses with a lunging right hand
and Bear counters with a shoot takedown. Prime fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear postures up in Prime's guard and throws a big left but Prime blocks it.
Prime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear preventing the sweep.
Prime managing to control the position.
Bear's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Prime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bear decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Prime looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Bear slams his shin into Prime's torso.
Bear feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bear 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.
Bear forces his way into half guard.
Bear working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Prime to get to his feet.
We've been told by Bear's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear thuds a left hand into Prime's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands with a nice combination. Prime backs away looking to recover.
Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prime was covering up waiting for the punch and Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear stands up and waves to Prime to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear feints a jab promting Prime to slip. Bear then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prime slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bear shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Prime takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bear sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Prime bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jer Bear!
During a confident post fight interview, Jer Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 4059 p4p, 383 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 4263 p4p, 404 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duff as he jumps to the side.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and Maanpohja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maanpohja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maanpohja shoots in but Duff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Duff lands with a hook. Maanpohja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Maanpohja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duff sprawls well initially but Maanpohja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maanpohja pulls his head out easily.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maanpohja.
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Maanpohja.
Maanpohja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duff!
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff regains half guard.
Maanpohja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Maanpohja.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it.
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maanpohja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maanpohja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duff is just riding it out for now. Maanpohja eventually gives up the hold.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja prevents Duff from improving his position.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maanpohja lands a nice short elbow.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Maanpohja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duff circles away.
Duff throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Duff scores with a sloppy right hand. Maanpohja should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff lands a jab-cross combination.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duff avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff lands with a nice body kick.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maanpohja moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
And Maanpohja tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tony Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff throws a push kick but Maanpohja slaps the foot to one side.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Duff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff lands with a nice combination. Maanpohja backs away looking to recover.
Maanpohja is rocked!
Duff misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maanpohja blocks the body kick.
Duff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
Duff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff connects with a body shot that sends Maanpohja's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Duff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Duff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duff pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Duff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duff feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Duff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duff duly obliges.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Duff circles away easily
and Duff counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Maanpohja! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2447 p4p, 281 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 3936 p4p, 403 weight class). Nazarethyan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amerika. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Suren Nazarethyan enters the cage!
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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
43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Szczęsny coming out on top.
Nazarethyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny lands a jab.
Nazarethyan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nazarethyan with a poor takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body kick.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Szczęsny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Szczęsny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarethyan as he jumps to the side.
Szczęsny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny thuds a left hand into Nazarethyan's body.
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Nazarethyan feints and then cracks Szczęsny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szczęsny down.
Victor Szczęsny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan needs to keep his hands up - Szczęsny had a free shot at his head there.
Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan in side control, throwing shots but Szczęsny defends.
Szczęsny manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Szczęsny gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.
Nazarethyan postures up.
Szczęsny has momentary wrist control but Nazarethyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Szczęsny is looking for a triangle but Nazarethyan pushes his legs off easily.
Nazarethyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazarethyan 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.
Nazarethyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarethyan cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazarethyan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczęsny, not yet.
Nazarethyan controlling from the top position.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Nazarethyan working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazarethyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarethyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Szczęsny is really struggling to control Nazarethyan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Nazarethyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarethyan tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny clobbers Nazarethyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Szczęsny tries to land a front kick but Nazarethyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazarethyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazarethyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Szczęsny.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarethyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Nazarethyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazarethyan swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Nazarethyan. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarethyan checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan unleashes a big counter combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazarethyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny connects with a right hand. Nazarethyan shakes it off.
Nazarethyan shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan dives in for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarethyan, which made it look bad.
Szczęsny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nazarethyan circles away.
Nazarethyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nazarethyan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szczęsny regains half guard.
Szczęsny controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nazarethyan wants to pass to mount but Szczęsny is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Nazarethyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Nazarethyan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back.
Nazarethyan lands strikes from half guard.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazarethyan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nazarethyan lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Ground and pound from Nazarethyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarethyan working Szczęsny over with strikes.
Nazarethyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarethyan is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szczęsny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarethyan is looking to advance position but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Szczęsny trying to control but Nazarethyan postures up.
Szczęsny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Nazarethyan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazarethyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarethyan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Szczęsny to regain full guard.
Szczęsny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nazarethyan uses it to pass to side control.
Nazarethyan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Szczęsny down.
Nazarethyan cracks Szczęsny with a big elbow.
Nazarethyan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nazarethyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szczęsny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczęsny wants to control but Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nazarethyan trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Nazarethyan's legs.
Szczęsny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarethyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Szczęsny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szczęsny wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazarethyan counters by clinching up.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan wants to counter with a clinch but Szczęsny pushes him away.
Nazarethyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szczęsny is fending him off so far but Nazarethyan persists. Nope, Szczęsny circles away and we're back to standing.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Szczęsny cracks Nazarethyan with an open hand slap.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarethyan.
A punch lands to the side of Nazarethyan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarethyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szczęsny is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan thuds a left hand into Szczęsny's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarethyan misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazarethyan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Szczęsny sneaks back into half guard.
Szczęsny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazarethyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarethyan preventing the sweep.
Nazarethyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarethyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nazarethyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Nazarethyan postures up.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Nazarethyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szczęsny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of digs.
Szczęsny is rocked!
Nazarethyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarethyan is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 2717 p4p, 260 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 2899 p4p, 276 weight class). Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Erling Koch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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31
250 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
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240 lbs
29 - 47 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koch circles away.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Huber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koch defends it well.
Mario Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber gets a double leg takedown into Koch's guard.
Huber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koch has momentary wrist control but Huber slips an elbow through the middle.
Huber throws a big elbow that misses.
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koch is breathing heavily.
Huber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koch is keeping the position for now.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Koch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koch manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Koch's guard.
Huber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huber lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in whitey's gym inform me that Huber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Huber, into his guard.
Koch is posturing up here but Huber has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Koch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Koch has to tap! Slick submission there by Huber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Huber!
In his post fight interview, Mario Huber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 1365 p4p, 165 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 1419 p4p, 174 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupolski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Tupolski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rigano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rigano trying to control from Tupolski's half guard. Tupolski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Rigano advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupolski is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard.
Tupolski tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigano.
Rigano trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupolski defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Rigano on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupolski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Rigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Rigano shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rigano's sensitive parts.
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!
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupolski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rigano wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tupolski down to the mat. Tupolski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rigano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rigano.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski pushes Rigano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rigano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rigano manages to pass to side control.
Rigano wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy.
Rigano wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Rigano lands with a left to the head.
Rigano has Tupolski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tupolski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rigano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Tupolski tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rigano pushing down on Tupolski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski is trying to stand.
Rigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rigano throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tupolski's thigh. Tupolski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Rigano shoots in.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigano throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lands a jab to the nose.
Rigano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Rigano persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Tupolski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 859 p4p, 112 weight class) and Bruno Aires (ranked 1516 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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203 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Aires!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Aires moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aires moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Aires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires's corner calls for a 1-2. Aires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Aires takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Aires.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
Aires tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Aires's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aires connects with a decent elbow.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Rutherford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Rutherford regains half guard.
Aires thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Aires.
Rutherford lunges at Aires with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aires's hand.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aires looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Aires drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires advances position into side control!
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires controlling the position.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutherford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires working the strikes but Rutherford uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aires stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutherford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Aires jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Aires tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Aires tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aires bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rutherford tries to buck Aires off but Aires is having none of it.
Aires trying to control the position but Rutherford is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends.
Rutherford throws Aires to one side and escapes!
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aires blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And Aires tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Aires takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires.
Aires taking a breather here.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aires scores with punches from side control.
Rutherford is not content to let Aires control the position.
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 Thomas Rutherford.
I think Aires 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 816 p4p, 92 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 978 p4p, 122 weight class). Komaroff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kaleida - Think. Vasili Komaroff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Carlos Luciano's chin.
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170 lbs
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151 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Carlos Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano pushes Komaroff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff looking to slow down the pace here.
Komaroff blocks an uppercut.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Komaroff.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Komaroff.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Komaroff.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the cage.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Komaroff blocking some punches.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Komaroff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Komaroff slowing the pace effectively.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Komaroff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is trying to stall.
Komaroff has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Komaroff is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Komaroff working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Luciano throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Luciano tries to bench press Komaroff off him but Komaroff keeps the position.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Luciano is trying to get back to half guard.
Komaroff blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Komaroff scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to bench press Komaroff off him but Komaroff keeps the position.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Komaroff grinds an elbow into Luciano's temple.
Komaroff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Luciano throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with a big elbow.
Luciano is rocked!
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Oh Luciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komaroff blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Komaroff trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Komaroff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komaroff is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Komaroff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luciano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Luciano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Komaroff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Komaroff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luciano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komaroff slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Luciano.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Luciano missing with punches from the bottom.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano has hold of Komaroff's hands but Komaroff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Komaroff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luciano has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Komaroff escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Komaroff!
Luciano prevents Komaroff from improving position.
Luciano tries to buck Komaroff off but Komaroff is having none of it.
Luciano throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Luciano is not content to let Komaroff control the position.
Komaroff cracks Luciano with a big elbow.
Komaroff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Komaroff lands a strong strike to the head of Luciano. That's dazed him! Komaroff looking to finish here. Luciano is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Komaroff lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
Our winner, Vasili Komaroff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 667 p4p, 78 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 979 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Keene.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keene circles away.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keene throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keene scores with a nice strike.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keene throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keene doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Keene tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Keene is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Keene moves away and avoids it.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keene connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Keene.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keene throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keene did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Keene pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Keene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keene throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keene takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Keene moves away and avoids it.
Keene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Keene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Keene tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keene circles away.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Keene misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keene's head.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Keene moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Keene misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Keene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Keene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keene scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Keene misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Keene moves out of range easily.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson throws a body punch but Keene moves out of range.
Keene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Keene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but Keene is having none of it.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keene was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Keene ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Keene throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Keene.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keene circles away.
Keene throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Keene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Keene might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson jabs at Keene's body.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson jabs Keene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Keene, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Keene saw that one coming.
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Keene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Keene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Keene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
A jab lands there for Keene.
Keene throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson keeps control of Keene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keene.
Keene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Keene.
Keene misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Keene backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Keene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keene throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keene.
Keene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keene lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Keene misses.
Keene lands with a cross.
Keene moves out of range of the strikes.
Keene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson takes a swing at Keene's ribcage but misses.
Keene throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Keene cracks Anderson with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Keene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Keene scores with a hook.
Anderson feints and then cracks Keene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keene down.
Keene misses with a hook.
Anderson misses the jab.
Keene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Keene in a clinch.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Keene prevents the takedown attempt.
Keene lands an uppercut.
Keene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Keene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Keene.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson moves forwards but Keene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keene wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Keene checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Keene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson slips a jab from Keene.
Keene clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Keene.
Keene throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Keene throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Keene fails to land.
Keene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keene.
Keene misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keene scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Keene misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Keene cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keene.
Keene circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keene 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Keene!
Scott Keene seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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