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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinislam Gazimagomedov (ranked 6589 p4p, 520 weight class) and Hal Green (ranked 4091 p4p, 407 weight class). Hal Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hal Green!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gazimagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gazimagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Gazimagomedov not doing much here.
Gazimagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Gazimagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gazimagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gazimagomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gazimagomedov duly obliges.
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Gazimagomedov has knocked Green down with a huge combo! Gazimagomedov steps away and waves a wobbly Green back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Green is rocked!
It looks like Hal Green has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazimagomedov feints a jab and as Green dips his head, Gazimagomedov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Green right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Green falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Gazimagomedov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Cook (ranked 4478 p4p, 381 weight class) and Ken Striker (ranked 6706 p4p, 465 weight class). Cook comes into the arena with Leave the Light on blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Toby Cook has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Toby Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Striker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook throws a right and a left that Striker avoids nicely.
Striker has managed to clinch.
Striker digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Striker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cook wants to stand but Striker is controlling the position.
Cook looking to control.
Striker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Striker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Striker gets to his feet - Cook follows without any prompting.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Striker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cook!
Cook bucks up and tries to throw Striker off but instead Striker has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Striker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Striker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Striker is looking for the choke from the back position but Cook is controlling his hands well.
Striker controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker looking for the choke from the back.
Striker controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cook is defending well though. Striker let's go of the attempt for now.
Cook covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Striker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Striker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cook covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cook tries to escape but Striker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Striker biding his time, looking for the opening.
Striker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cook is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Striker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cook taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Striker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 3101 p4p, 329 weight class) and Calos Crispy (ranked 5604 p4p, 470 weight class). Kyung Joong Ho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calos Crispy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joong Ho quickly recovers to half guard.
Joong Ho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fight stays on the outside here - Joong Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joong Ho misses with a double jab.
Joong Ho tries to clinch there but Crispy circles away.
Crispy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joong Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joong Ho has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Crispy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Crispy has control.
Crispy breaks from the clinch.
Crispy gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispy prevents Joong Ho from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crispy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joong Ho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joong Ho is trying to buck Crispy off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Crispy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crispy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joong Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crispy stands up and beckons Joong Ho to join him on the feet.
Joong Ho gets caught flat footed, as Crispy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joong Ho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crispy keeps the fight on the outside.
Joong Ho is looking to clinch but Crispy is avoiding it.
Joong Ho wants to clinch up but Crispy keeps it at a distance.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joong Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joong Ho is looking to clinch.
Joong Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crispy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joong Ho did well to prevent Crispy getting side control.
Joong Ho is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispy wants to free his trapped foot but Joong Ho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crispy stops Joong Ho from getting back to his feet.
Crispy stands up and beckons Joong Ho to join him on the feet.
Crispy jabs Joong Ho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crispy scores with a takedown into Joong Ho's guard.
Crispy stands up and waves to Joong Ho to follow him.
Crispy throws an overhand right that lands on Joong Ho's shoulder, as Joong Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Joong Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Crispy circles away.
Crispy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joong Ho's half guard.
Joong Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crispy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crispy tightens his grip and picks Joong Ho up, before dumping him to the ground. Joong Ho manages to land in guard.
Crispy won't allow Joong Ho to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispy trying to control but Joong Ho is working from the bottom.
Joong Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crispy is controlling him.
Joong Ho keeping full guard, as Crispy tries to pass.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joong Ho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Crispy has control.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Crispy has control.
Joong Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crispy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joong Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyung Joong Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispy lands an overhand right.
Crispy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joong Ho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crispy somewhat.
Joong Ho is looking for a counter combo.
Crispy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joong Ho kicks off Crispy and gets to his feet.
Crispy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Crispy blocks a head kick by Joong Ho.
Crispy throws a lazy right hand but Joong Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joong Ho sprawls well initially but Crispy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joong Ho has one foot on Crispy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispy moves into the clinch.
Joong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Crispy has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Joong Ho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyung Joong Ho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joong Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crispy dives in and scores a takedown into Joong Ho's guard.
Crispy stands up from Joong Ho's guard - Crispy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crispy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joong Ho explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispy drives through and clinches with Joong Ho against the cage.
Crispy keeps control of Joong Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Crispy has double underhooks.
Crispy pulls guard successfully.
Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Crispy moves out of range.
Joong Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick from Joong Ho lands but Crispy takes it in his stride.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crispy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joong Ho to the ground. Crispy is now in Joong Ho's guard.
Joong Ho pushes Crispy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crispy prevents Joong Ho from standing back up.
Crispy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Crispy darts in and clinches Joong Ho up against the cage.
Crispy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crispy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joong Ho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crispy controlling from side mount.
Joong Ho prevents Crispy from moving into mount.
Joong Ho pushes Crispy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crispy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joong Ho prevents Crispy from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispy moves into the clinch.
Joong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joong Ho tries to break free but Crispy pushes him back against the cage.
Crispy prevents Joong Ho from breaking the clinch.
Joong Ho is trying to break free.
Joong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crispy has him pressed against the cage.
Joong Ho has had enough of the clinch but Crispy keeps him there for the moment.
Crispy manages to pull guard.
Crispy 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.
Kyung Joong Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calos Crispy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joong Ho explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Joong Ho. No joy for Crispy on that attempt.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crispy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joong Ho misses with a wild combination.
Crispy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crispy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Joong Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crispy's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joong Ho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crispy stands up.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crispy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crispy stands up out of the half guard.
Crispy shoots in for a takedown but Joong Ho shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joong Ho on his heels. He'll look to pass Joong Ho's guard now, I'm sure.
Crispy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crispy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calos Crispy.
Joong Ho slips a jab from Crispy.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joong Ho looks to land a combination but Crispy avoids it well.
Crispy tries to counter with a clinch but Joong Ho shakes him off and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Crispy as he connects with a hook.
Crispy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crispy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joong Ho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crispy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joong Ho has managed to get both his arms back between Crispy's legs - danger averted.
Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Crispy is having none of it.
Joong Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Crispy moves out of range easily.
Crispy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joong Ho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyung Joong Ho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crispy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joong Ho pushes Crispy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Crispy moves out of range.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
Crispy has Joong Ho up against the cage in a clinch.
Joong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Crispy has double underhooks.
Joong Ho tries to break the clinch but Crispy is controlling the position.
Crispy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crispy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joong Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crispy.
Kyung Joong Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joong Ho kicks Crispy off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crispy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joong Ho to the ground. Crispy is now in Joong Ho's guard.
Crispy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joong Ho keeping moving, preventing Crispy from controlling successfully.
Crispy prevents Joong Ho from getting back to his feet.
Joong Ho keeping full guard, as Crispy tries to pass.
Crispy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joong Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispy has closed the distance and engaged Joong Ho in a clinch.
Crispy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Joong Ho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crispy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Joong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Crispy won't allow it.
Crispy pulls Joong Ho into guard.
Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joong Ho's guard.
Joong Ho uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that Crispy semi-blocks.
Crispy shoots in and gets a takedown into Joong Ho's guard.
Joong Ho kicks Crispy off and gets to his feet.
Joong Ho is looking to clinch but Crispy is avoiding it.
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
Crispy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joong Ho bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Calos Crispy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispy scores with a takedown into Joong Ho's guard.
Joong Ho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispy decides to pull guard.
Crispy has his foot on Joong Ho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joong Ho works his way back into a safe position though.
Crispy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joong Ho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joong Ho gets to his feet. Crispy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joong Ho lands with a kick to the temple. Crispy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crispy misses the shot to the body.
Joong Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joong Ho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joong Ho is looking to clinch.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crispy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crispy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joong Ho did well to prevent Crispy getting side control.
Crispy escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispy.
Joong Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Crispy moves out of range easily.
Crispy closes the distance and pushes Joong Ho back into the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crispy manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joong Ho gets to his feet. Crispy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crispy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joong Ho pushes Crispy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crispy scores with a jab.
Crispy misses with a straight right.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up but Crispy circles away and keeps his distance.
Joong Ho lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crispy lands with a right hand.
Crispy forces Joong Ho back against the cage and clinches.
Joong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Crispy won't allow it.
Kyung Joong Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crispy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyung Joong Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joong Ho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyung Joong Ho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bongrips (ranked 2433 p4p, 323 weight class) and Ricardo Aronna (ranked 3903 p4p, 441 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bongrips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Aronna!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongrips lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Bongrips.
Bongrips's corner calls for a 1-2. Bongrips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aronna is rocked!
It looks like Ricardo Aronna has been cut.
Bongrips looks to land a right hand but Aronna moved out of range.
Aronna is still on wobbly legs! Can Bongrips finish him?
Bongrips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aronna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bongrips somewhat.
Aronna seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Bongrips.
Bongrips misses with a leg kick
and Aronna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bongrips's guard.
Bongrips kicks Aronna off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bongrips misses with a left hand
and Aronna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bongrips lands a head shot.
Bongrips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aronna, pushing him back against the cage.
Aronna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bongrips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronna is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aronna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bongrips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Bongrips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Aronna.
Bongrips manages to break the clinch.
Bongrips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Aronna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bongrips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aronna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bongrips scores with a jab to the head.
Bongrips fails with the takedown.
Aronna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bongrips throws a lazy right hand but Aronna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Bongrips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bongrips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aronna defends well and Bongrips ends up having to push Aronna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bongrips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bongrips swats away the attempt to clinch by Aronna.
Aronna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bongrips drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aronna sprawls and moves away.
Aronna staying out of range there.
Bongrips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bongrips lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aronna shoots in for a takedown but Bongrips shows good takedown defense.
Aronna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bongrips but Bongrips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronna ducks right into an uppercut from Bongrips.
Bongrips scores with a takedown into Aronna's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bongrips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bongrips with a nice head shot there.
Aronna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bongrips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bongrips wants to stand but Aronna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bongrips content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Aronna has locked up a guillotine! Aronna's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bongrips is holding on here and Aronna must be using up a lot of energy. Bongrips has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Aronna gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Aronna!
Ricardo Aronna is the new welterweight champion!
Ricardo Aronna 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Robinson (ranked 5858 p4p, 49 weight class) and Rio Silva (ranked 4248 p4p, 32 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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263 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
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.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva moves into full mount!
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Luke Robinson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Luke Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Robinson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Silva cracks Robinson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Robinson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Luke Robinson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva has the hooks in. Robinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva is looking to control Robinson but Robinson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
Silva is punishing Robinson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jeez, Luke Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rio Silva gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Lock (ranked 3665 p4p, 421 weight class) and Alex Payne (ranked 5466 p4p, 532 weight class). Alex Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Lock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Payne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Lock seems unphased.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne darts in and clinches Lock up against the cage.
Lock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payne smiles and moves away.
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lock.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Lock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock closes the distance and clinches up with Payne, looking for a takedown. Lock pushes Payne against the cage but Payne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
Lock tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Lock drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock fails to pull guard.
Lock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is pressed up against the cage. Lock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payne down to the mat. Payne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payne clinches.
Lock tries to pull guard but Payne won't allow it.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Lock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard.
Payne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Payne instigates a clinch.
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Lock's head.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
Lock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne drops Lock with a naaaaasty hook - Lock is in real trouble here! Payne dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Payne!
Alex Payne is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alex Payne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 2416 p4p, 253 weight class) and Chris Kriss (ranked 4421 p4p, 366 weight class). Lotus Style comes to the cage accompanied by Dançando Lambada. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Lotus Style!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Kriss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus Style ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lotus Style dives in and scores a takedown into Kriss's guard.
Kriss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lotus Style moves out of range of the strikes.
Lotus Style gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus Style advances nicely into full mount.
Lotus Style with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lotus Style working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kriss turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lotus Style off and cradles Kriss's limp body as Lotus Style celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Funky Lotus Style!
Funky Lotus Style retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Funky Lotus Style thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 3827 p4p, 393 weight class) and William Lati (ranked 5242 p4p, 456 weight class). William Lati will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Hyabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa blocks a jab.
Hyabusa moves into the clinch successfully.
Lati breaks from the clinch.
Lati throws a hook to the side of Hyabusa's head but Hyabusa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Lati tries to get set, Hyabusa tries to push him back and clinch up but Lati manages to avoid the attempt.
Lati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyabusa.
Hyabusa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lati misses with a straight left.
Lati scores with a nice strike.
Lati cracks Hyabusa with a good jab.
It looks like Ryu Hyabusa has been cut.
Lati lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hyabusa out cold! Hyabusa is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Lati!
William Lati is the new lightweight champion!
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