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UCF America 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oisin Mac Cumhaill (ranked 5150 p4p, 570 weight class) and Mark Cole (ranked 7133 p4p, 630 weight class). Mark Cole will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mac Cumhaill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Cumhaill wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Mac Cumhaill works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Cumhaill controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Mac Cumhaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Mac Cumhaill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Mac Cumhaill !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mac Cumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Mac Cumhaill forces his way into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is controlling Mac Cumhaill 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mac Cumhaill kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the ground. Cole is now in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Cumhaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Cumhaill sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole is pressing down on Mac Cumhaill 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mac Cumhaill is holding on for now.
Cole throwing shots but Mac Cumhaill is blocking nicely.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Mac Cumhaill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mark Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
Mac Cumhaill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mac Cumhaill is controlling him.
Mac Cumhaill stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cole gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mac Cumhaill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mac Cumhaill 's legs.
Mac Cumhaill can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole takes a little break here. Mac Cumhaill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Cole stalls from top position.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cole 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.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to keep Cole in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cole should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mac Cumhaill has tightened it up now! Cole should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 4552 p4p, 506 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 8468 p4p, 644 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lawrence might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Surrender. Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for John Lawrence has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawrence.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Lawrence postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Lawrence keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to control but Lawrence postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Lawrence.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Lawrence keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawrence throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence scores with punches from side control.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawrence. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawrence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawrence but great work by Johnson.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lawrence's legs.
Lawrence wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawrence struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawrence is defending well.
Johnson working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Lawrence wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Lawrence!
Post fight, an emotional John Lawrence said 'Put him in a body bag!'.
In defeat, Shaka Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Garza (ranked 3272 p4p, 439 weight class) and Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 3158 p4p, 426 weight class). Tomomisan Tsuruta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garza throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Garza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Garza is controlling well.
Tsuruta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garza.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Garza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garza wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Garza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta is still trying to improve position.
Tsuruta keeps trying to improve his position.
Garza trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garza won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsuruta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garza has Tsuruta in his guard.
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet.
Tsuruta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsuruta off and has taken his back!
Tsuruta has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Garza.
Tsuruta covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Garza lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza doesn't have the hooks in and Tsuruta manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garza tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Garza's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.
Garza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tsuruta escapes and throws Garza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tsuruta working the head with strikes.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Garza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Garza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garza tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garza!
Tsuruta working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Tsuruta landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Garza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Garza is in close to Tsuruta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuruta is on top in guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Garza.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Garza.
Tsuruta is pushing down on Garza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garza is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Garza's hands, connecting with Garza's forehead.
Garza looking for submissions off his back.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta 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.
Garza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garza's waist but Garza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsuruta off to one side.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Garza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Garza.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Garza's ribs.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Garza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Garza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Garza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garza scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
enabling Garza to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Garza.
Garza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tsuruta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Garza ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garza instigates a clinch.
Garza tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garza wants a takedown.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garza can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Garza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Garza blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Garza manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuruta is on top in guard.
Garza looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Garza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta pushing down on Garza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!
Garza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tsuruta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tsuruta is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garza loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tsuruta hold on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta turns into Garza and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta stands up over Garza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta works over Garza with some ground and pound from guard.
Garza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tsuruta has passed into half guard!
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Garza tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Tsuruta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garza blocks a jab.
Garza clinches up against the cage.
Garza is trying to stall.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Garza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuruta as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garza manages to avoid it.
Garza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garza showed some decent athleticism there.
Tsuruta manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Garza tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Garza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Garza misses with some punches.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsuruta prevents it.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Garza controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garza can't fight it off and eventually Tsuruta manages to take the fight to the floor. Garza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta won't allow Garza to sweep him here.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta distracts Garza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
Garza has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta prevents Garza from improving his position.
Garza is working hard here to advance position.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garza taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Garza tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Garza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta stands up over Garza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta cracks Garza with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta stands and throws Garza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garza is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows.
Garza tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is working Garza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Garza is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Garza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Matt Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Beecher (ranked 3228 p4p, 157 weight class) and Jonathan Crane (ranked 4797 p4p, 135 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Crane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane moves out of range as Beecher strikes.
Beecher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Crane blocks it.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
Crane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beecher defends it nicely.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Crane moves away from the strike by Beecher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beecher throws a series of punches but Crane avoids them all with ease.
Beecher punishes Crane's body with a nice straight punch.
Beecher misses with a low kick.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beecher scores with a punch to the head.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beecher.
Crane wants to counter the offense by Beecher and move into the clinch position.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Crane tries to counter with a clinch but Beecher shakes him off and moves away.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Beecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Crane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher connects with an inside leg kick.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Crane.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crane's hands.
Beecher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beecher tries to avoid it but Crane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beecher to the ground. Beecher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Beecher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crane.
Beecher gets a clinch.
Beecher lands with a light punch inside.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crane tries to pull guard but Beecher won't allow it.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beecher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beecher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crane looks winded!
Beecher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beecher walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crane fails with the takedown
and Beecher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Beecher thuds a left hand into Crane's body.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher tries to land a front kick but Crane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beecher throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crane sprawling to the canvas! Crane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beecher finish him?!
Crane is rocked!
Beecher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beecher misses with a lunging right hand
and Crane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Beecher.
Crane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but Beecher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Beecher throws the left hand but Crane avoids the punch easily.
Beecher takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Beecher misses with an uppercut. Crane saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown but Beecher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beecher throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Beecher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Beecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Crane.
Crane avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Crane steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beecher.
Crane shoots and misses
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beecher clinches.
Crane can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Beecher.
Crane is trying to pull guard but Beecher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Crane.
Beecher misses with a punch to the body.
Crane wants a takedown but no success here.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
Beecher is working Crane over against the cage.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Beecher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Beecher tenderised Crane's leg. Crane is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher drops Crane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crane looks back up at him and smiles so Beecher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crane is still on wobbly legs! Can Beecher finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crane seems to have recovered his senses.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Beecher fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Crane to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Crane looks to clinch but Beecher throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Crane taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
In his post fight interview, Paul Beecher 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Salvatierra (ranked 2238 p4p, 82 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2666 p4p, 94 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Salvatierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Salvatierra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan throws a combination that misses
and Salvatierra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucan thinking.
Salvatierra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Lucan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salvatierra doesn't seem phased though.
Salvatierra dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Salvatierra throws a quick counter head kick but Lucan was just out of range.
Lucan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvatierra defends well and Lucan ends up having to push Salvatierra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvatierra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lucan throws a right hand that misses
and Salvatierra counters with an outside leg kick.
Lucan takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucan duly obliges.
It looks like Raul Salvatierra has been cut.
Lucan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatierra.
Lucan misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvatierra counters with an inside leg kick.
Raul Salvatierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan misses with a body punch
enabling Salvatierra to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salvatierra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salvatierra counters with a big right hand! Oh Lucan is in trouble here! Salvatierra follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Salvatierra!
Our winner, Raul Salvatierra, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rooben Nevez (ranked 2556 p4p, 140 weight class) and Arne Arnesson (ranked 2408 p4p, 129 weight class). Arnesson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raubtier - Låt napalmen regna. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rooben Nevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne Arnesson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevez scores with a head kick. Arnesson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nevez thows a leg kick but Arnesson checks it
and Arnesson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nevez's guard.
Arnesson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnesson looking to pass the guard.
Arnesson is still trying to improve position.
Nevez pulls Arnesson in close to prevent any damage.
Arnesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arnesson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nevez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nevez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nevez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez taking a breather here.
Arnesson is looking to reverse the position.
Arnesson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nevez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnesson is trying to control but Nevez manages to pass to mount!
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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Nevez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arnesson tries to hold on but Nevez postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arnesson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arnesson tries to reverse the position but Nevez maintains control.
Nevez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arnesson is looking to improve his position but Nevez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevez trying to control but Arnesson is having none of it.
Arnesson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nevez controlling his opponent.
Arnesson is looking to improve his position but Nevez isn't that keen on the idea.
Nevez controlling the pace for now.
Nevez avoids the attempt from Arnesson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nevez tries to control but Arnesson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rooben Nevez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arnesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arnesson dives in and grabs Nevez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nevez pushes down on Arnesson's head and hops out.
Arnesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nevez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Nevez.
Nevez throws a head kick but Arnesson moves out of range.
Nevez scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevez throws a solid leg kick but Arnesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nevez.
Nevez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nevez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nevez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Arnesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevez.
Nevez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nevez misses with a low kick.
Nevez tries to clinch but Arnesson moves away
and Arnesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rooben Nevez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arnesson feints the counter takedown.
Arnesson stuns Nevez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnesson throws a series of punches but Nevez moves out of range.
Arnesson looks to land a right hand but Nevez moved out of range.
Arnesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Arnesson with that takedown attempt.
Nevez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevez throws a sloppy head kick and Arnesson moves out of range easily.
Nevez misses with a low kick.
Nevez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnesson feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Arnesson misses.
Rooben Nevez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnesson.
Nevez delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevez cracks the inside of Arnesson's front leg.
Arnesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevez.
Nevez wants to clinch but Arnesson slips to the side
and Arnesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnesson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nevez throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnesson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nevez thinking.
Arnesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevez moves away.
We've been told by Nevez's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick there by Nevez.
Nevez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arnesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nevez has time to react.
Nevez tried to score with a low kick but Arnesson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnesson lands with a right hand.
Nevez is rocked!
Arnesson lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Nevez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Arnesson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nevez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Arnesson!
A very excited looking Arne Arnesson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 2364 p4p, 86 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 3710 p4p, 119 weight class). Bagov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagov's efforts to push away.
Bagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov working a defensive guard but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to get back to full guard.
Bagov has a hand on Kuznetsov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuznetsov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bagov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagov with the active half guard here but Kuznetsov passes nicely into side control.
Bagov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Bagov trying to hold on to Kuznetsov's head to control him but Kuznetsov postures up.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov looking for subs from the bottom but Kuznetsov mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov 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.
Bagov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Bagov is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuznetsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuznetsov's back!
Bagov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kuznetsov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagov manages to get to full guard.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuznetsov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bagov has Kuznetsov in his guard.
Bagov is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagov struggling a bit here.
Bagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bagov is looking to reverse the position.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
That's four 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.
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Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov stands up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bagov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Bagov scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Bagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuznetsov dives on top into guard.
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bagov has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Bagov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bagov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagov throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kuznetsov.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bryant (ranked 2222 p4p, 301 weight class) and Didi Hamman (ranked 3246 p4p, 405 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Didi Hamman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryant doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamman slips under a jab from Bryant.
Bryant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hamman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bryant creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamman to see if he's OK.
Hamman is looking to regain half guard here but Bryant keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryant lands an elbow.
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamman is trying to control Bryant's posture but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant working the head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Bryant! That's hurt Hamman! Will he recover? Bryant fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Bryant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lakoj Dresden (ranked 961 p4p, 38 weight class) and Artur Azaryan (ranked 1765 p4p, 71 weight class). Azaryan has chosen Notorious BIG - Mo Money Mo Problems as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Lakoj Dresden has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lakoj Dresden seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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224 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lakoj Dresden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dresden lands in his opponent's guard.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Dresden stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
Azaryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Azaryan, not yet.
Dresden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden 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.
Dresden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
Dresden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Azaryan blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azaryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dresden content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dresden tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azaryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dresden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Azaryan blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan 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.
Dresden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dresden trying to control but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
Dresden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azaryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dresden passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresden landing a few strikes.
Azaryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azaryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dresden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresden trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lakoj Dresden 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dresden or perhaps it was just good defense by Azaryan, which made it look bad.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azaryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dresden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Azaryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dresden.
Lakoj Dresden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresden tries to clinch but Azaryan is having none of it.
Azaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dresden looking to score a takedown here. Azaryan is defending well but Dresden drives through and ends up in Azaryan's guard.
Dresden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dresden postures up in Azaryan's guard and throws a big left but Azaryan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresden manages to get himself to full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Azaryan throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage.
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Azaryan forces his way into half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Dresden is defending well.
Dresden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azaryan is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dresden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Azaryan tries to escape the position.
Dresden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Azaryan up.
Azaryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Azaryan breaks Dresden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dresden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azaryan can do to turn this around?
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Dresden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dresden preventing the sweep.
Dresden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azaryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dresden has managed to get both his arms back between Azaryan's legs - danger averted.
Lakoj Dresden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azaryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dresden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresden landing some decent shots from guard.
Azaryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresden defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dresden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dresden wants to control from the top but Azaryan keeps moving.
Dresden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresden landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lakoj Dresden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Azaryan.
Azaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Azaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Dresden shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Azaryan is rocked!
Dresden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azaryan is still in real trouble! Can Dresden finish him?
Dresden arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Azaryan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
Post fight, Lakoj Dresden took to the microphone: 'Deal with the Angel of Death i take your soul... Ineed a real fight ...'.
Artur Azaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm fed up of this promotion giving me unfair fights. I just fought a guy 50lbs heavier than me. I won't turn down a fight but if you book a damn card, maybe take this in to consideration. I shouldn't have to do your job for you!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Froyo Hoyo (ranked 928 p4p, 36 weight class) and Carl Menger (ranked 3103 p4p, 105 weight class). Hoyo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad to the bone. Menger has chosen Shiny as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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250 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Menger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoyo tries to avoid it but Menger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoyo to the ground. Hoyo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Menger doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Menger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoyo's guard.
Hoyo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menger.
Menger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menger prevents Hoyo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoyo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menger throwing strikes from guard but Hoyo blocks nicely.
Menger works over Hoyo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoyo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger postures up and lands a big shot to Hoyo's brow.
Menger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoyo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Menger throwing strikes from guard but Hoyo blocks nicely.
Hoyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menger on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyo holds on and takes a little breather.
Menger slips nicely into half guard.
Menger thows a huge punch but Hoyo dodges it nicely.
Menger 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.
Menger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoyo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoyo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger working over Hoyo with some ground and pound. Hoyo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menger connects with a nice short shot to Hoyo's temple.
Hoyo is rocked!
Hoyo wants to improve his position but Menger is controlling well.
Hoyo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Menger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Hoyo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hoyo quite badly. Hoyo pulls Menger in close trying to recover. Menger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hoyo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hoyo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Menger!
Carl Menger 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!'
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