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UnderGround FC 83 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Anderson (ranked 6865 p4p, 434 weight class) and Park Shin Bum (ranked 3953 p4p, 342 weight class). Shin Bum has chosen The King is Here as his entrance music. Park Shin Bum will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Shin Bum!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin Bum! But no joy.
Anderson tests Shin Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shin Bum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Shin Bum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Shin Bum moved out of range.
Shin Bum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin Bum has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shin Bum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Shin Bum swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin Bum missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin Bum throws a one two combo.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin Bum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Shin Bum.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Shin Bum is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shin Bum gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Shin Bum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shin Bum tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shin Bum works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shin Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shin Bum wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shin Bum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shin Bum's head.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Shin Bum is keeping the position.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Shin Bum is keeping the position.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Shin Bum keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin Bum working a defensive guard here.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson works over Shin Bum with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shin Bum's head.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shin Bum has wrist control.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shin Bum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shin Bum is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shin Bum looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin Bum, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin Bum keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Shin Bum's temple.
We've been informed that Shin Bum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson is trying to control. Shin Bum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shin Bum is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Shin Bum dodges it nicely.
Anderson controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Shin Bum's temple.
Shin Bum wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson moves into full mount! Shin Bum won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shin Bum quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shin Bum is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Shin Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin Bum can do to turn this around?
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shin Bum trying to control here.
Anderson is taking a breather. Shin Bum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin Bum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Shin Bum has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shin Bum is rocked!
Shin Bum is trying to stand.
Shin Bum is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shin Bum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shin Bum is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shin Bum avoid being mounted?
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shin Bum is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson 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.
Anderson moves into full mount! Shin Bum won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Shin Bum covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Anderson!
Park Shin Bum spoke after the fight, saying 'Its life hes better tonight and im not so hes the winner. Props to him he worked this hard just to defeat me. And hes got the job done. Im out. !!! DROP THE MIC.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crispin Freeman (ranked 3230 p4p, 125 weight class) and Ben Wood (ranked 4244 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crispin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Wood!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman drops Wood with a left and a right! Oh, Wood is hurt - Freeman dives into side control looking to finish!
Wood is rocked!
It looks like Ben Wood has been cut.
The crowd goes nuts as Freeman knocks Wood out cold with a massive hammerfist! Freeman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crispin Freeman!
Crispin Freeman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Daisy (ranked 3210 p4p, 366 weight class) and Zhorik Fartanov (ranked 3866 p4p, 424 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Daisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhorik Fartanov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fartanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fartanov moves to clinch but Daisy breaks away
and Daisy counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Fartanov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Daisy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Daisy!
A very excited looking Freddie Daisy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Boss (ranked 3528 p4p, 388 weight class) and Enzo Viticello (ranked 3026 p4p, 350 weight class). Enzo Viticello is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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216 lbs
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208 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Viticello!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss fails to land the takedown.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Boss 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.
Viticello avoiding damage.
Boss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viticello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viticello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viticello pinned against the cage. Viticello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viticello tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viticello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viticello wants it to stay on the feet.
Boss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch.
Viticello slows down the pace here.
Boss tries to score a body lock takedown but Viticello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viticello just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss is trying to pull guard but Viticello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viticello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Boss wants a takedown.
Viticello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viticello.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viticello cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Viticello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viticello closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viticello is pressed up against the cage. Boss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viticello down to the mat. Viticello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good shot there by Viticello.
Some wild striking there from Viticello.
Viticello slaps away a takedown attempt from Boss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viticello stuffs the takedown.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Viticello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viticello misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss avoids the body shot from Viticello.
Viticello fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boss looks to clinch but Viticello throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Daniel (ranked 2542 p4p, 317 weight class) and John Malone (ranked 3387 p4p, 383 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Malone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel tries to score with a low kick but Malone moves his leg out of the way.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like John Malone has been cut.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daniel misses with a body kick.
Daniel throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws a hook but Daniel blocks it.
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone landing strikes.
Daniel looks to move to half guard but instead Malone has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniel hang on?
Malone unloading with bombs!
Daniel tries to lock up and control but Malone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daniel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
Malone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Daniel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Natty Vincere, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malone prevents Daniel from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daniel is in a horrible position here. Malone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Malone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Malone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malone 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.
Malone is nestled in close to Daniel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malone is thwarting Daniel's attempts to control the position.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Daniel gets full guard.
Malone lands a couple of elbows.
Malone landing with the ground and pound.
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving.
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.
Daniel is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniel working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Daniel controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone stands and throws Daniel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Daniel down.
Malone cracks Daniel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malone cracks Daniel with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Daniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Malone wants to control but Daniel is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malone misses with a hook to the body
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacques Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniel's waist but Daniel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
Malone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniel looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malone escapes and throws Daniel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Malone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daniel to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looks up at the clock and then as Daniel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
John Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniel can't do much from the bottom here.
Daniel is looking for a sweep.
Malone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daniel some visible discomfort.
Daniel is looking for a sweep.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malone connects with a decent elbow.
Malone landing strikes.
Malone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Daniel is rocked!
Malone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Daniel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Malone scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Daniel is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Malone can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malone!
Our winner, John Malone, 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 Johnny Rosenthal (ranked 2727 p4p, 259 weight class) and Test Fighter D (ranked 2940 p4p, 277 weight class). Test Fighter D will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Fighter D!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter D throws a combination. Rosenthal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter D with a nice cross.
Fighter D on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter D pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rosenthal back to the cage. Fighter D follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rosenthal lands with a cross.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rosenthal misses.
Fighter D avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter D lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosenthal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter D throws a leg kick but Rosenthal moved away.
Rosenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosenthal controlling the action here.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fighter D is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rosenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Rosenthal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter D is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fighter D wants to get back to full guard.
Rosenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter D is looking to control Rosenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter D avoid being mounted?
Rosenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter D moves into full guard.
Fighter D tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal content to stall in guard here.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter D is trying to control the position but Rosenthal postures up.
Rosenthal drops back looking for a leg! Fighter D is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fighter D manages to kick Rosenthal off! Rosenthal jumps back into Fighter D's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosenthal throwing strikes from guard but Fighter D blocks nicely.
Rosenthal wants to control from the top but Fighter D keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenthal stops Fighter D from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter D really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rosenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter D wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling the position.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter D looking to control.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rosenthal won't allow Fighter D to get back to his feet.
Rosenthal 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.
Rosenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter D working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
Rosenthal preventing the sweep.
Fighter D wants to stand up but Rosenthal is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Rosenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rosenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fighter D wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D has momentary wrist control but Rosenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Fighter D being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter D has wrist control.
Rosenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Fighter D keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rosenthal misses the jab.
Rosenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter D is looking for a sweep. Rosenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter D won't allow Rosenthal to pass to mount.
Fighter D has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosenthal is working away from the top position though.
Fighter D is looking to escape.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rosenthal connects with a nice short shot to Fighter D's temple.
Rosenthal trying to control from half guard but Fighter D is working away.
Rosenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter D defending well though.
Rosenthal is working for a submission of some sort.
Rosenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter D can do to turn this around?
Rosenthal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Rosenthal there.
Fighter D is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fighter D moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rosenthal postures up in Fighter D's guard and throws a big left but Fighter D blocks it.
Rosenthal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosenthal prevents Fighter D from getting back to his feet.
Fighter D wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter D manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
Rosenthal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rosenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosenthal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rosenthal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rosenthal with shots to the head and body - Fighter D looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fighter D is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter D really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fighter D is still in real trouble! Can Rosenthal finish him?
Rosenthal lands a big elbow - Fighter D is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fighter D is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Rosenthal!
Johnny Rosenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1210 p4p, 165 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 1305 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taneyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Taneyev lands a right hand.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Taneyev fails to land.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Taneyev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Taneyev.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Still in the clinch, Taneyev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taneyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev scores with a shoulder strike.
Taneyev throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taneyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taneyev keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
Taneyev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lewis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taneyev can turn it around.
Taneyev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Taneyev prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taneyev throws a big uppercut that drops Lewis! More strikes from Taneyev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lewis lies dazed against the cage as Taneyev celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 800 p4p, 99 weight class) and Pax Africa (ranked 886 p4p, 112 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola lands a body shot.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola cracks Africa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukola punishes Africa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukola throws a body punch but Africa moves out of range.
Africa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Africa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Africa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africa lands a two punch combo.
Africa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Africa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Africa shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Africa throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Africa is rocked!
It looks like Pax Africa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola batters Africa with a massive right followed by a huge left! Africa is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jukola lands a final crushing right hand to drop Africa to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jukola is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morris Day (ranked 618 p4p, 36 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 585 p4p, 35 weight class). Fortay has chosen The Choice Is Yours as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morris Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots in for a takedown but Fortay shows good takedown defense.
Fortay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Day.
Day shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortay sprawls well. Fortay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day gets tackled into the cage by Fortay. Fortay maintains the clinch.
Day decides to pull guard.
Fortay wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Fortay throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Fortay from controlling successfully.
Fortay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortay 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.
Fortay wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Fortay 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.
Fortay looking to pass the guard.
Fortay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fortay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Fortay 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.
Fortay wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fortay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Fortay landing knees to the body.
Fortay lands with a right to the head.
Fortay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Day lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fortay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fortay is working Day over against the cage.
Fortay lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
Still in the clinch, Fortay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortay.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortay.
Fortay lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortay tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fortay lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortay lands a shot to the body.
Fortay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Day in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fortay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortay scores a nice knee to the body.
Day is breathing heavily.
Fortay landing knees to the head.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Fortay connects with a knee to the head.
Fortay lands a knee to the body.
Fortay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fortay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortay lands a knee to the head.
Fortay lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Fortay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Day fails with the takedown
and Fortay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Fortay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day tries for a takedown but Fortay circles away easily
and Fortay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortay stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Day takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Fortay cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tree Fortay! Tree Fortay retains his bantamweight title!
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