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Some 32: Kozlovsky - Lancaster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Maldono (ranked 6549 p4p, 480 weight class) and Lucas Pablo (ranked 23412 p4p, 522 weight class). Jerry Maldono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Maldono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldono has his takedown stuffed
and Pablo moves into the clinch.
Maldono tries to break the clinch but Pablo is controlling the position.
Maldono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldono shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pablo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Maldono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Maldono tries to stand but Pablo is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldono in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maldono throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pablo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maldono is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.
Maldono is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maldono looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablo wants to control but Maldono is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldono seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maldono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maldono is looking to stall here but Pablo recovers full guard.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Maldono postures up.
Maldono landing some decent shots from guard.
Pablo wriggles free and stands up.
Maldono looks for a takedown but Pablo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Maldono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldono closes the distance and clinches.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldono is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldono prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo keeps control of Maldono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Maldono goes for a double leg but Pablo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pablo continues to drive forward.
Maldono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pablo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maldono somewhat.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pablo goes for a double leg but Maldono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldono continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldono is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pablo is keeping busy.
Maldono tries to pull guard but Pablo holds him up against the cage and eventually Maldono drops back down to his feet.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo has a takedown stuffed.
Maldono misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo throws a sloppy head kick and Maldono moves out of range easily.
Maldono swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.
Pablo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldono sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maldono bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maldono scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maldono wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his arm.
Maldono working away.
Pablo regains half guard.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Maldono has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Pablo works to full guard.
Pablo is trying to keep Maldono in close.
Maldono chips away with some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pablo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Maldono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Maldono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maldono throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldono tries to score a body lock takedown but Pablo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maldono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pablo prevents the takedown attempt.
Maldono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maldono gets underhooks to prevent Pablo's takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo landing knees to the body.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but Maldono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Maldono is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pablo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldono but Maldono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldono wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maldono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Maldono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maldono lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pablo is trying to stand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maldono trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Maldono wants to take a breather but Pablo is having none of it.
Maldono has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Pablo works to full guard.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pablo is tightening it up a little... Maldono has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maldono reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maldono taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Pablo!
In his post fight interview, Lucas Pablo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gross (ranked 4512 p4p, 444 weight class) and Cezare Borgia (ranked 3108 p4p, 338 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Gross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cezare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gross scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Gross.
Rob Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gross wants it to stay on the feet.
Gross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borgia slips a jab and a cross from Gross.
Gross tries to land a body kick
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gross won't be happy with that.
Borgia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gross wants to get back to his feet.
Gross trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Gross pushes Borgia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borgia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gross is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Borgia is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gross pushes Borgia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borgia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borgia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gross sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gross is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borgia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia slows the pace down.
More stalling from Borgia.
Gross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gross is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Borgia is controlling him well.
Borgia takes a little break here. Gross wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gross is trying to buck Borgia off.
Borgia controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gross is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borgia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gross is being controlled here.
Gross wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gross keeps working.
Gross is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borgia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gross tries to get out of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross scores with a three punch combo!
Gross scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Gross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borgia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gross.
Gross misses with a few strikes there.
Borgia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Gross does no damage.
Gross misses with a combination
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gross won't be happy with that.
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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gross is trying to buck Borgia off.
Gross trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet.
Gross being controlled for a moment.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borgia advances nicely into full mount.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gross is trying to stand up.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gross's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Borgia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Borgia landing strikes from the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gross is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia is continuing to stall.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gross's face.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gross's face.
Gross's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Gross really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Borgia forces the positional change into back control.
Borgia scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gross is trying to stand back up.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Gross tries to buck him off.
The adventures of Borgia the control monster continue. Boring.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but Borgia has full control of the position and if anything, Gross has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Borgia controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Gross buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia tightening his grip on Gross, looking for the choke.
Borgia lands strikes to the head.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but Borgia has full control of the position and if anything, Gross has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Borgia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gross.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gross is trying to stand back up.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gross is trying to get back to his feet but Borgia has full control of the position and if anything, Gross has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Borgia looking for the choke but no joy.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezare Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gross throws a combination. Borgia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Borgia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gross lands a head shot.
Gross lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Gross does no damage.
Gross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gross throws a nice looking combination but Borgia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gross throws a combination that misses
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gross's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Gross wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gross's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borgia is controlling him.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gross is keeping the position for now.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia won't allow Gross to get back to his feet.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borgia is controlling him.
Gross keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two 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.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross is trying to stand back up but Borgia is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Gross defending well.
Gross wants to get back to his feet.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gross tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gross stalks Borgia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borgia's face. Borgia staggers backwards, shaken.
Gross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gross.
Borgia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gross.
Borgia fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Gross.
Gross tries a head kick but it misses.
Borgia dodges the punch combination from Gross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia dodges the punch combination from Gross.
Gross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gross's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gross is keeping the position.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Gross is looking to stand up but Borgia isn't so interested in that idea.
Borgia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gross is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gross is looking to stand up but Borgia isn't so interested in that idea.
Gross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Gross has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Borgia is on him like a limpet, forcing Gross back against the cage.
Borgia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cezare Borgia.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia has hold of one of Gross's legs. Gross is fighting the takedown attempt but Borgia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gross wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gross is looking to stand up but Borgia isn't so interested in that idea.
Gross pushes Borgia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Borgia tries to move into range but Gross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Borgia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gross's waist but Gross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borgia off to one side.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gross tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gross throws a series of punches but Borgia avoids them all with ease.
Borgia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gross misses with a combination
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gross won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gross, who protects the arm well.
Borgia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gross is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gross is being controlled here.
Gross pushes Borgia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borgia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cezare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia just content to control the position.
Gross wants to get back to his feet.
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gross wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borgia tries for a kimura but Gross is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Gross dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gross throws a combination that misses
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Gross pushes Borgia off looking to stand but Borgia dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Gross is trying to stand.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross is looking to escape.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Gross defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross is looking to escape.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Gross is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gross misses with a double jab
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is staying tight to Gross's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Borgia with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gross pushes Borgia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borgia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
Borgia trying to control the position but Gross is working away.
Borgia controls the position.
Gross throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gross tries to land a body kick
and Borgia counters with a shoot takedown. Gross fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Borgia prevents Gross from getting back to his feet.
Gross keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control.
Gross pushes Borgia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borgia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but Gross denies him.
Gross seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Borgia trying to control the position but Gross is working away.
Gross is pushing Borgia's head away, looking to escape. Borgia manages to hold on to the position though.
Borgia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gross is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borgia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gross trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Borgia lands a few punches from side control.
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Gross wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borgia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gross!
Borgia controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gross looks a forlorn figure.
Gross is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Borgia with a couple of short strikes.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Gross is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gross squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gross wants to try and get back to his feet.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Gross is trying to stand.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gross's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Gross is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gross wants to get back to his feet.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Borgia.
Gross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Borgia controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gross squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gross is trying to stand.
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Gross is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cezare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borgia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gross looks a forlorn figure.
Gross is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezare Borgia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Cezare Borgia wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Sohlberg (ranked 2290 p4p, 234 weight class) and Samuel Van Der Moot (ranked 3208 p4p, 300 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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268 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Sohlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Van Der Moot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Moot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sohlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Moot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Moot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sohlberg gets through Van Der Moot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Moot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Der Moot looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg digs a right hand into Van Der Moot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Moot's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sohlberg - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Sohlberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Sohlberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Sohlberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sohlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Moot backwards.
Sohlberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Der Moot backwards.
Sohlberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sohlberg works on Van Der Moot's body with a couple of short punches.
Sohlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Moot backwards.
Nice body punch from Sohlberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sohlberg cracks Van Der Moot with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Sohlberg.
Van Der Moot is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Sohlberg fails to land.
Van Der Moot is still on wobbly legs! Can Sohlberg finish him?
Sohlberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Der Moot blocks an uppercut.
Sohlberg throws a head punch that misses.
Sohlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sohlberg leaning against his opponent.
Sohlberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot blocking some punches.
Sohlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sohlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sohlberg fails to land.
Sohlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sohlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sohlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sohlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sohlberg misses with some punches.
Sohlberg misses with the head strike.
Sohlberg misses with some punches.
Sohlberg misses with the head strike.
Van Der Moot blocking some punches.
Van Der Moot seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Sohlberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sohlberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Der Moot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sohlberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sohlberg stalling against the cage.
Sohlberg lands a big right hand that drops Van Der Moot! The killer instinct kicks in and Sohlberg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sohlberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Sohlberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Derrick (ranked 1849 p4p, 206 weight class) and Jay Villanueva (ranked 1792 p4p, 200 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Derrick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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220 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Villanueva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villanueva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Derrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Derrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Derrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Villanueva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Derrick.
Villanueva has closed the distance and engaged Derrick in a clinch.
Derrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Derrick - that landed with a thud.
Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Derrick is blocking nicely.
Derrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Derrick avoids the damage to the body.
Derrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Derrick.
Villanueva looks winded!
Derrick works on Villanueva's body with a couple of short punches.
Villanueva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Derrick blocks with his arms.
Derrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villanueva.
Derrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Derrick scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Derrick obliges.
Derrick has had enough of the clinch but Villanueva keeps him there for the moment.
Villanueva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Derrick scores with a shot to the side of Villanueva's head.
Derrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Derrick. Beautiful body shot.
Derrick misses with a body shot.
Derrick connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jay Villanueva has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derrick. Villanueva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Villanueva looks to land a right hand but Derrick moved out of range.
Derrick lands with a good body shot.
Derrick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Villanueva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Derrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derrick drops Villanueva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Derrick follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Derrick!
Joe Derrick 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Floyd (ranked 1306 p4p, 168 weight class) and Hanzo Hattori (ranked 4165 p4p, 382 weight class). Hanzo Hattori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanzo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd connects with a single shot there.
Floyd catches Hattori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Floyd finds it's target.
Floyd lands a nice shot that snaps Hattori's head back.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown but Floyd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hattori.
Floyd cracks Hattori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Floyd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Floyd connects with a right hand. Hattori shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Floyd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hattori doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd connects with a jab.
Hattori is rocked!
Hattori goes for a double leg but Floyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Floyd continues to drive forward.
Fred Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hattori.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Hattori avoids them all with ease.
And Hattori tries to counter it with a takedown but Floyd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Floyd lands with an uppercut that bounces Hattori off the cage and back into range.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish him?
Fred Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hattori circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Floyd. Hattori falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Floyd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Floyd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 1396 p4p, 171 weight class) and Yue Tai Han (ranked 2728 p4p, 301 weight class). The key to victory for Travis Copeland has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yue Tai Han!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland clinches up with Han and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Han won't want to take too many of those.
Han is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland pushes Han back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Han takes an elbow to the forehead.
Han is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yue Tai Han.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Han 's eye.
Copeland stalling.
Han wants a takedown.
Han drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Han looks winded!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Han 's eye.
A knee to the head by Copeland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland gets underhooks to prevent Han's takedown attempt.
Han takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Han 's eye.
Copeland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland is working Han over against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Han's defenses.
Han takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Han takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Copeland to work.
Han wants a takedown.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Han's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Han tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copeland has Han pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Copeland.
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Copeland stalling.
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Han won't want to take too many of those.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Han's defenses.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Han shrugs off.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Han is rocked!
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Han is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland jerks Han's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Han drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Copeland goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Copeland because Han was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Travis Copeland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 2348 p4p, 243 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 780 p4p, 97 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
230 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harengody gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wangchuck won't allow Harengody to sweep him here.
Wangchuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harengody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harengody looking for a sweep. Not yet Harengody, not yet.
Wangchuck trying to control but Harengody is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangchuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Harengody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wangchuck stands and throws Harengody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wangchuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harengody, who protects the arm well.
Wangchuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wangchuck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harengody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck advances nicely into full mount.
Wangchuck wants to control the pace but Harengody is squirming around nicely.
Wangchuck wants to finish this one by submission but Harengody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wangchuck.
Harengody flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Harengody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangchuck on the ground.
Wangchuck wants to take Harengody's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck tries to control but Harengody wriggling away.
Harengody really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangchuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harengody tries to lock up and control but Wangchuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harengody really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harengody is working hard here to advance position.
Wangchuck looking to control but Harengody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harengody is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wangchuck is working for a guillotine from mount but Harengody frees his head quite easily.
Wangchuck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Harengody has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Harengody!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harengody throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wangchuck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harengody got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wangchuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harengody has managed to get both his arms back between Wangchuck's legs - danger averted.
Harengody throws a big elbow that misses.
Harengody postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harengody looking to sit in guard and control but Wangchuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wangchuck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wangchuck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wangchuck wants to pass the guard but Harengody is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harengody trying to keep a closed guard but Wangchuck is proving a slippery customer.
Wangchuck wants to control from the top but Harengody keeps moving.
Wangchuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harengody is keeping the position for now.
Wangchuck is pushing down on Harengody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harengody is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangchuck has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harengody is just riding it out for now. Wangchuck eventually gives up the hold.
Wangchuck is keen to just control but Harengody is a slippery customer.
Harengody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangchuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harengody sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wangchuck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wangchuck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wangchuck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Harengody has worked his arm free - good work by Harengody!
Wangchuck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harengody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harengody is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harengody manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harengody is defending against the submission attempts here by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck prevents Harengody from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangchuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotay Wangchuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wangchuck dodges the punch combination from Harengody.
Wangchuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangchuck feints and as Harengody raises his hands in defense, Wangchuck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harengody can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangchuck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harengody keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harengody wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wangchuck seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangchuck prevents Harengody from improving his position.
Wangchuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wangchuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wangchuck trying to mount his opponent but Harengody defends it.
Harengody trying to control from the bottom.
Harengody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harengody sees it coming and defends easily.
Wangchuck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wangchuck wants to control but Harengody is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangchuck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wangchuck won't allow Harengody to get back to his feet.
Harengody seems keen to control Wangchuck's posture.
Wangchuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangchuck trying to control but Harengody is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harengody manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck pushes down on Harengody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangchuck seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangchuck trying to control from half guard but Harengody is working away.
Harengody is defending against the submission attempts here by Wangchuck.
Harengody is concentrating on defense, preventing Wangchuck from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Harengody's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Harengody is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck passes to full mount!
Harengody defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck working for a submission but Harengody is keeping him at bay.
Dale Harengody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Wangchuck not allowing Harengody to control his hands.
Wangchuck tightening his grip on Harengody, looking for the choke.
Wangchuck working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harengody is keeping busy.
Harengody is really stuck here.
Wangchuck is cranking Harengody's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Harengody! He's tightened the choke and Harengody is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Westcutt (ranked 561 p4p, 76 weight class) and Augustus Kratos (ranked 1989 p4p, 237 weight class). Westcutt comes to the cage accompanied by Nick Nolan - Life of Sin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kratos's choice of entrance music: Fight Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Augustus Kratos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Westcutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kratos.
Westcutt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kratos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kratos wants to counter with a clinch but Westcutt pushes him away.
Kratos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westcutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westcutt closes the distance and pushes Kratos back into the cage.
Westcutt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Westcutt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Westcutt looking for a triangle here. Kratos is fighting it but it looks tight! Westcutt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kratos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Westcutt!
Blake Westcutt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 450 p4p, 58 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 523 p4p, 67 weight class). Oliver Lancaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kozlovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlovsky, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there.
Kozlovsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster has his hands clasped together around Kozlovsky's back. He's all about the action.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Lancaster dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kozlovsky there.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Kozlovsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.
Kozlovsky is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky working over Lancaster with some ground and pound. Lancaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lancaster.
Kozlovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlovsky slips nicely into half guard.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lancaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kozlovsky's posture.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kozlovsky trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster controlling Kozlovsky's posture.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster looking to control but Kozlovsky passes into half guard.
Lancaster is looking to control Kozlovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Kozlovsky is controlling well.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Kozlovsky's head to control him but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster is holding on to half guard well.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Kozlovsky keeps him under control.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster wants to control but Kozlovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Kozlovsky pushes down on Lancaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancaster defending well though.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kozlovsky's guard.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlovsky is on top in guard.
Kozlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky distracts Lancaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls Kozlovsky momentarily but Kozlovsky frees himself.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Kozlovsky landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlovsky is one step ahead there.
Kozlovsky is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Kozlovsky controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster has Kozlovsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kozlovsky's head to control his posture.
Kozlovsky stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster looking to control.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster tests Kozlovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Lancaster wants to hit a switch here but Kozlovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lancaster there!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky breaks from Lancaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kozlovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Kozlovsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lancaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kozlovsky lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot there that rocks Lancaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlovsky with shots to the head and body - Lancaster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is still in real trouble! Can Kozlovsky finish him?
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Kozlovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlovsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kozlovsky drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lancaster! More shots from Kozlovsky and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
Vitali Kozlovsky retains his heavyweight title!
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