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Rapid Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Gray (ranked 6785 p4p, 486 weight class) and Kevin Maxwell (ranked 7605 p4p, 504 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Big Poppa - B.I.G as his entrance music. Jim Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell lands a big right hand that sends Gray crashing to the mat! Maxwell stays standing though and waves Gray back to his feet!
Gray is rocked!
It looks like Jim Gray has been cut.
Maxwell lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gray - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Maxwell!
Kevin Maxwell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Bubble Butt, you've got a really nice ass. I'd love to spank you. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cormier (ranked 6430 p4p, 193 weight class) and Anderson Sonnen (ranked 7101 p4p, 199 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cormier manages to avoid it.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Cormier's front leg.
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
As Sonnen backs away, Cormier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier wants to clinch.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Cormier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier 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.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Cormier avoids it.
Sonnen slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Cormier misses.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormier tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonnen as he jumps to the side.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
Cormier is rocked!
It looks like Jon Cormier has been cut.
Cormier drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cormier just on the top of the head. Cormier drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cormier - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Romo Iii (ranked 25055 p4p, 428 weight class) and Stan Dickinson (ranked 6023 p4p, 374 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Dizzee Rascal - Fix up look sharp as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romo Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickinson lands a really nice looking cross but Romo Iii seems unphased.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romo Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson throws a lazy right hand but Romo Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergio Romo Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romo Iii smiles and moves away.
Romo Iii lunges at Dickinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dickinson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romo Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson is trying to break free.
Romo Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Romo Iii won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Dickinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo Iii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickinson's defenses.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the body.
Dickinson is trying to push Romo Iii away but Romo Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dickinson decides to pull guard.
Dickinson looking to control but Romo Iii passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romo Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romo Iii preventing the sweep.
Dickinson working for submissions but it's allowed Romo Iii to get to half guard.
Dickinson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romo Iii.
Romo Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romo Iii controlling the action here.
Dickinson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Romo Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romo Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickinson taking some punishment here, with Romo Iii in his half guard.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back.
Romo Iii 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.
Romo Iii 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.
Dickinson tries to get to full guard but Romo Iii has control of the leg.
Romo Iii working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romo Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Romo Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Romo Iii keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Romo Iii there.
Dickinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romo Iii wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romo Iii drives through and clinches with Dickinson against the cage.
Dickinson trying to stall but Romo Iii improves his position.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo Iii has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii digs a right hand into Dickinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickinson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romo Iii scores with a knee to the head.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dickinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romo Iii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
The referee calls for Romo Iii to work.
Sergio Romo Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romo Iii obliges.
Dickinson looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dickinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romo Iii scores a nice knee to the body.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dickinson misses with some punches.
Dickinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Romo Iii.
Still in the clinch, Romo Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romo Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body.
Romo Iii prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Romo Iii stalling.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside that Dickinson shrugs off.
Romo Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Romo Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romo Iii is stalling here.
Dickinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romo Iii gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romo Iii with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
Romo Iii just leaning against Dickinson, taking a breather.
Dickinson wants to break free but Romo Iii has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo Iii has double underhooks.
Romo Iii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Romo Iii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickinson's defenses.
Dickinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romo Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
Romo Iii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii landing knees to the head.
Dickinson misses with some punches.
Romo Iii lands with a right to the head.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romo Iii stalling.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Romo Iii won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romo Iii prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Romo Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Romo Iii won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Romo Iii.
Nice elbow from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii blocks an uppercut.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Romo Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sergio Romo Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romo Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dickinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dickinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Dickinson is quick to defend against it.
Romo Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Romo Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romo Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dickinson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romo Iii throws a nice head kick!
Romo Iii thows a body kick. Dickinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Romo Iii rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romo Iii effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Romo Iii.
Dickinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romo Iii.
Dickinson letting Romo Iii take a breather here.
Dickinson is trying to force a seperation but Romo Iii has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romo Iii as Dickinson tries to tie him up.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
Dickinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romo Iii stops a takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Romo Iii lands a good knee to the midsection. Dickinson won't want to take too many of those.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the head.
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romo Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romo Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Romo Iii distracts Dickinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romo Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romo Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romo Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romo Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romo Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dickinson is trying to improve his position.
Romo Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickinson, who protects the arm well.
Romo Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Romo Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romo Iii 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Romo Iii!
Sergio Romo Iii spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arpad Bard (ranked 5463 p4p, 471 weight class) and Haka Tonga (ranked 5366 p4p, 463 weight class). Tonga has chosen voodoo as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
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177 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arpad Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haka Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bard.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bard tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonga feints a jab promting Bard to slip. Tonga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Bard throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tonga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bard is looking to stand up but Tonga isn't so interested in that idea.
Tonga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonga passes Bard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga is controlling the pace.
Bard is trying to stand back up but Tonga is controlling him
Tonga is trying for a kimura here. Bard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tonga wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haka Tonga!
Haka Tonga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Fell (ranked 4565 p4p, 488 weight class) and Mastro Geppetto (ranked 6850 p4p, 595 weight class). Mastro Geppetto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Fell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto stuns Fell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geppetto dips to his left and cracks Fell with an uppercut!
It looks like Simon Fell has been cut.
Geppetto punishes Fell's body with a nice straight punch.
Geppetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fell has his takedown stuffed
and Geppetto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Geppetto. That snapped Fell's head back.
Fell tries for a takedown but Geppetto circles away easily
and Geppetto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geppetto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Fell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fell is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Geppetto.
Fell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geppetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geppetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fell checks a leg kick.
Fell feinted with a counter takedown.
Geppetto scores with a jab to the body.
Geppetto throws a leg kick but Fell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geppetto stuffs the takedown.
Geppetto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Geppetto there.
Geppetto scores with a three punch combo!
Fell is rocked!
Fell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Geppetto.
Geppetto drops Fell with a beautiful combination! Fell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Geppetto is looking for the KO!
Oh Fell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simon Fell's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geppetto closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fell out cold! Fell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mastro Geppetto!
After winning the bout, Mastro Geppetto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Thift (ranked 5776 p4p, 488 weight class) and Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 4136 p4p, 393 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow has chosen Sabine Kors- Dagestan as his entrance music. Sydney Thift is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Thift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thift showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thift ducks right into an uppercut from Marowadoigowiegow.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marowadoigowiegow throws an overhand right that lands on Thift's shoulder, as Thift tries to avoid the shot.
Thift uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marowadoigowiegow.
Thift drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marowadoigowiegow sprawls and moves away.
Marowadoigowiegow throws the left hand but Thift avoids the punch easily.
Thift changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thift waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marowadoigowiegow.
Thift uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marowadoigowiegow.
Thift feinted with a counter takedown.
Thift takes a swing at Marowadoigowiegow's ribcage but misses.
Thift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thift shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marowadoigowiegow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marowadoigowiegow is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thift landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow parries the strikes from Thift easily there. Thift is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marowadoigowiegow to escape.
You can see the frustration on Marowadoigowiegow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thift wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marowadoigowiegow keeps working.
Thift in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marowadoigowiegow struggling a bit here.
Marowadoigowiegow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thift will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thift creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marowadoigowiegow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marowadoigowiegow is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thift throws an elbow but Marowadoigowiegow slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marowadoigowiegow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thift.
Thift working away.
Thift misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marowadoigowiegow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thift throws a strike aimed at the side of Marowadoigowiegow's head but Marowadoigowiegow avoids it well.
Thift has an Americana. Marowadoigowiegow didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thift is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thift hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sydney Thift!
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent to strong. Sorry fans. I back in future.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Chan (ranked 6821 p4p, 547 weight class) and Kaki Tantor (ranked 3434 p4p, 379 weight class). Kaki Tantor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jet Chan has been cut.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tantor cracks Chan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chan falls to his knees and Tantor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Tantor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haisu Kulli (ranked 24708 p4p, 590 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 3610 p4p, 362 weight class). Guido Turturro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haisu Kulli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro closes the distance and pushes Kulli back into the cage.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro pulls guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Turturro seems keen to control Kulli's posture.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kulli is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulli has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is pressing down on Kulli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro seems keen to control Kulli's posture.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Kulli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kulli has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro has control of Kulli's left arm, preventing Kulli from doing any damage.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulli tries to pass.
Turturro has his hands on Kulli's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulli defends well.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Kulli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulli defends it easily.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turturro's guard.
Kulli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulli has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kulli stacks Turturro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kulli!
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro tries to bench press Kulli off him but Kulli keeps the position.
Kulli working away.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Kulli is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro is looking to control Kulli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kulli has control of the leg.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulli is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kulli has closed the distance and engaged Turturro in a clinch.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Kulli holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Kulli stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kulli frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Kulli is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guido Turturro!
Guido Turturro 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figis (ranked 3816 p4p, 298 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 3813 p4p, 297 weight class). Cyril Figis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyril Figis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh throws a head kick that misses
and Figis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Popeye Theeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Figis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown but Figis shows good takedown defense.
Figis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theeh backs up against the cage.
Figis misses with a double jab.
Figis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Figis there.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Figis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theeh shoots in looking for a takedown. Figis tries to sprawl out of it but Theeh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyril Figis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Figis to counter with a crisp jab.
Theeh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Theeh.
Theeh moves into the clinch.
Theeh has Figis pressed against the cage.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Theeh won't allow it.
Figis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theeh keeps control of Figis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Figis is trying to push Theeh away but Theeh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theeh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figis avoids the head kick by Theeh.
Theeh misses with a takedown attempt - Figis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figis lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Figis slaps away a takedown attempt from Theeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theeh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Figis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Figis's corner calls for a 1-2. Figis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figis lands a jab to Theeh's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figis circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Theeh looks to move away, Figis throws a big counter combo but Theeh just gets out of the way.
Figis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figis lands a nice looking body shot.
Figis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Theeh eats them both and turns towards Figis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Theeh forces Figis back against the cage and clinches.
Figis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Figis.
Figis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Figis.
Figis connects with a right hand. Theeh shakes it off.
Theeh is rocked!
Figis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Theeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Figis finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Figis! Theeh is backing up but he can't get away as Figis lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Theeh and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyril Figis!
An out of breath Cyril Figis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Beltrad (ranked 3547 p4p, 376 weight class) and Tyrone Albber (ranked 3269 p4p, 353 weight class). Albber has chosen Absolution as his entrance music. Tyrone Albber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodger Beltrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Albber!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albber lands a jab to Beltrad's midsection.
Beltrad misses with a straight left.
Albber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltrad 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.
Beltrad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber thumps Beltrad with a low kick.
Albber throws a leg kick which misses Beltrad's front leg but catches the back leg as Beltrad tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Albber.
Albber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Albber digs a good body shot into Beltrad's ribs.
Albber tries to clinch there but Beltrad circles away.
Albber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albber misses with some punches.
Albber scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rodger Beltrad has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beltrad wants to take the fight to the mat but Albber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beltrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Albber stops a takedown attempt from Beltrad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltrad goes for a takedown attempt but Albber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albber clinches with his opponent.
Albber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beltrad's defenses.
Beltrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albber misses with a knee to the head.
Albber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beltrad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albber gets through Beltrad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Albber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltrad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albber pushes Beltrad off and scrambles back to his feet.
Beltrad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albber can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown but Albber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albber.
Beltrad keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albber stuffs the takedown attempt from Beltrad. Beltrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Albber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltrad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Albber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Albber feints a jab promting Beltrad to slip. Albber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beltrad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beltrad walks into a left hand.
Albber is looking to clinch but Beltrad is avoiding it.
Albber jabs at Beltrad's body.
Albber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber fails to land with a series of punches.
Albber stuffs the takedown.
A good leg kick by Albber.
Beltrad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Albber wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltrad is looking to take a break and control but Albber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Albber is trying to stand back up but Beltrad is controlling him
Beltrad controlling the action here.
Beltrad stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Beltrad thows a huge punch but Albber dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad controlling the pace.
Albber is trying to stand up here but Beltrad is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltrad lands a nice short elbow.
Beltrad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albber tries to kick Beltrad off but Beltrad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beltrad lands with a punch from half guard.
Beltrad working over Albber with some ground and pound. Albber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Albber is trying to stand.
Beltrad lands strikes from half guard.
Beltrad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albber defending well though.
Albber has one foot on Beltrad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Albber tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltrad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Albber, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Albber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodger Beltrad'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.
Beltrad swats away the attempt to clinch by Albber.
Beltrad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albber can pounce on him.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albber tries to clinch but Beltrad is having none of it.
Albber rushes Beltrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Albber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beltrad.
Tyrone Albber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Albber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albber scores with a shot to the side of Beltrad's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Albber.
Albber lands a knee to the head.
Albber tries a knee to the head but Beltrad blocks it.
Beltrad tries for a takedown but Albber manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albber lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Albber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Albber stops a takedown attempt from Beltrad.
Albber lands a damaging elbow.
Rodger Beltrad's cut is getting worse.
Albber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beltrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beltrad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Albber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albber is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Albber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Albber is trying to escape the position but Beltrad is controlling the position.
Beltrad is looking to take a break and control but Albber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Albber wants to get back to his feet but Beltrad drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Albber drives through and clinches with Beltrad against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltrad is working for takedown but Albber is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Albber.
Albber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Albber.
Albber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beltrad's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Albber.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Albber landing knees to the body.
A short right from Albber on the inside.
Albber digs a right hand underneath Beltrad's ribcage. Beltrad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beltrad wants a takedown.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beltrad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albber can turn it around.
Albber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albber scores with a shoulder strike.
Albber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Albber lands a nice uppercut.
Albber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albber digs a right hand into Beltrad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beltrad's gas tank.
Albber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beltrad's defenses.
Albber connects with a knee to the head.
Beltrad can't get the takedown.
Albber lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Albber obliges.
A short left from Albber.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Albber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodger Beltrad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beltrad goes for a takedown attempt but Albber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrone Albber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beltrad at a distance.
Albber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beltrad takes one on the button.
Albber lands a jab to Beltrad's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albber.
Beltrad shoots in looking for a takedown but Albber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltrad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Albber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber throws a leg kick which misses Beltrad's front leg but catches the back leg as Beltrad tries to avoid it.
Albber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beltrad rather than just go for the knockout.
Albber tries to clinch up but Beltrad circles away and keeps his distance.
Albber lands a nice hook to Beltrad's body. Beltrad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Albber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodger Beltrad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Albber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beltrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltrad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beltrad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Albber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltrad. Albber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albber pushes Beltrad up against the cage in a clinch.
Albber lands a body punch.
Albber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albber misses with a punch on the inside.
Albber with a knee to the head.
Albber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beltrad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Albber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Albber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albber landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltrad backwards.
Albber lands with a right to the head.
Albber lands a good knee to the midsection. Beltrad won't want to take too many of those.
Albber lands a shoulder strike.
Albber is working Beltrad over against the cage.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beltrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Albber lands an elbow inside.
Albber lands a damaging elbow.
Albber lands a knee to the body.
Albber works on Beltrad's body with a couple of short punches.
Albber scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albber scores a nice knee to the body.
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Beltrad's ribcage.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beltrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Albber.
Albber utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Albber pushes Beltrad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltrad backwards.
Beltrad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albber after a bit of a struggle.
Albber lands an elbow that stopped Beltrad in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Albber.
Albber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Rodger Beltrad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Beltrad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beltrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltrad controls his hands.
Beltrad tries to score a body lock takedown but Albber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beltrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Beltrad's ribcage.
Albber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beltrad backwards.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltrad controls his hands.
Albber lands with a left to the head.
Albber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beltrad's face.
Albber tries a body shot but Beltrad blocks it.
Albber lands with a light punch inside.
Albber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltrad.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltrad controls his hands.
Albber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beltrad backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodger Beltrad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Albber!
Tyrone Albber tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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