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FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibo Dalamekov (ranked 7264 p4p, 486 weight class) and Jon Stark (ranked 6725 p4p, 474 weight class). Dalamekov comes into the arena with Chechen Mob Song blaring out of the sound system. Jon Stark 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibo Dalamekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Dalamekov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalamekov cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalamekov drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalamekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalamekov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalamekov circles away.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Dalamekov on that attempt.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Dalamekov off balance momentarily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalamekov checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looks for a takedown but Dalamekov sprawls well.
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalamekov tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalamekov to the ground. Dalamekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalamekov is looking to counter punch.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalamekov sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Dalamekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to take a breather but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dalamekov controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Dalamekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalamekov is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalamekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark wants to clinch up but Dalamekov keeps it at a distance.
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalamekov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark feints and as Dalamekov raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Dalamekov is keeping the position.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalamekov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Dalamekov is proving a slippery customer.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalamekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
Dalamekov looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalamekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalamekov to the mat! Dalamekov manages to get full guard.
Dalamekov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalamekov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Dalamekov is looking for a takedown.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dalamekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalamekov tries to get out of the position.
Dalamekov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Dalamekov pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Dalamekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalamekov is trying to keep Stark in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ibo Dalamekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalamekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dalamekov sprawls well.
Jon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalamekov is defended easily by Stark.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Dalamekov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark kicks Dalamekov off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibo Dalamekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalamekov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalamekov as he avoids it easily.
Dalamekov misses with a hook.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalamekov gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pulls Dalamekov in close to prevent any damage.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalamekov stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dalamekov easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov working Stark over with strikes here.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with good strikes from the mount here!
Dalamekov punching from mount but Stark doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stark tries to hold on but Dalamekov pushes him away.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Dalamekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark is trying to stand.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark wants to stand and escape but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Dalamekov postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibo Dalamekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalamekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 23401 p4p, 468 weight class) and Memphis Dentler (ranked 2721 p4p, 263 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dentler's choice of entrance music: Pennywise - As Long As We Can. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler lands a nice shot to the body.
Dentler sends Cormier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dentler is motioning to the referee to let Cormier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Dentler misses with a wild body shot.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but Dentler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dentler cracks Cormier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cormier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dentler finish him?
Cormier is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dentler weaves into range and cracks Cormier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cormier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dentler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Memphis Dentler!
A very excited looking Memphis Dentler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ivanov (ranked 3374 p4p, 309 weight class) and Simija Nomurokai (ranked 3647 p4p, 325 weight class). The key to victory for Maxim Ivanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simija Nomurokai!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Nomurokai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nomurokai avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Nomurokai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nomurokai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomurokai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomurokai is taking a breather. Ivanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nomurokai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Nomurokai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nomurokai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nomurokai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nomurokai works his way into full mount!
Nomurokai cracks Ivanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nomurokai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nomurokai extends the arm and Ivanov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simija Nomurokai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bunyon (ranked 4524 p4p, 357 weight class) and Saimon Cassel (ranked 2824 p4p, 270 weight class). 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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saimon Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Paul Bunyon has been cut.
Cassel drops Bunyon with a beautiful combination! Bunyon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cassel is looking for the KO!
Cassel misses the shot to the body.
Bunyon checks a low kick from Cassel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassel drops Bunyon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bunyon looks back up at him and smiles so Cassel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bunyon is rocked!
Paul Bunyon's cut is getting worse.
Cassel ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bunyon out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saimon Cassel!
Saimon Cassel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 628 p4p, 80 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 3697 p4p, 341 weight class). Edmonds comes to the cage accompanied by Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmonds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hunt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hunt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Edmonds finish him?
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control but Edmonds manages to pass to mount!
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now.
Edmonds throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hunt has his hands clasped together but Edmonds breaks the hold and Hunt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Edmonds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 1552 p4p, 31 weight class) and Bubble Butt (ranked 1452 p4p, 63 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canseco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lisa Gerrard, Peter Bourke - Meltdown. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubble Butt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butt cracks Canseco with an open hand slap.
Canseco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butt eats them both and turns towards Canseco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Canseco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butt throws a lazy right hand but Canseco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canseco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canseco 's head backwards.
Canseco throws a right and a left that Butt avoids nicely.
Canseco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butt.
Canseco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butt.
Danga de danga de dang - Canseco scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canseco drops Butt with a naaaaasty hook - Butt is in real trouble here! Canseco dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Canseco !
Jose Canseco was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bubble Butt spoke after the fight, saying 'power'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heitor Machado (ranked 2159 p4p, 90 weight class) and Ryo Takuma (ranked 1196 p4p, 53 weight class). Ryo Takuma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heitor Machado's chin.
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryo Takuma!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Takuma gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Takuma manages to retain guard.
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takuma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takuma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takuma!
Takuma working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Takuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is trying to control Takuma's posture but Takuma avoids it.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takuma trying to control here.
Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takuma defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Takuma is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heitor Machado!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 1370 p4p, 61 weight class) and Furnum Pullum (ranked 1043 p4p, 47 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pullum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pullum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pullum trying to stall but Moraes improves his position.
Pullum jumps guard and drags Moraes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pullum has Moraes pulled in close to control his posture.
Pullum keeping full guard, as Moraes tries to pass.
Pullum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pullum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moraes is one step ahead there.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes stopping the sweep attempt from Pullum.
Pullum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moraes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pullum is tightening it up a little... Moraes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moraes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moraes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pullum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dobson (ranked 1137 p4p, 51 weight class) and Black Caesar (ranked 892 p4p, 37 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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302 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caesar pulls guard effortlessly.
Caesar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobson is aware though and is defending well.
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobson is fighting to break Caesar's control of his arms but Caesar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caesar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobson defends it easily.
Caesar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caesar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dobson defends well.
Caesar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dobson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Caesar's body to avoid the submission. Caesar has instead reached around Dobson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Caesar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Black Caesar!
After the fight, Black Caesar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Michael Dobson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.
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