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Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 234 p4p, 34 weight class) and Inspektor Dee (ranked 830 p4p, 106 weight class). Jorge Cruz Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruz Jr blocks it well.
Dee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Dee pushes Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Dee tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz Jr is wise to it.
Dee scores with a nice strike.
Cruz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Dee.
Dee connects with the punch.
Inspektor Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dee scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee is looking to clinch but Cruz Jr is avoiding it.
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Dee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Dee was just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz Jr - the referee stops the clock and Dee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz Jr. Dee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to circle away but Dee has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dee - just one landing.
Dee misses with a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking to clinch.
Dee jabs Cruz Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dee gets a clinch.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dee keeps control of Cruz Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dee is controlling him.
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dee lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Dee misses
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Dee to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Dee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A relieved looking Jorge Cruz Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 902 p4p, 114 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 1434 p4p, 175 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by True Blood. Turbitt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tell Me Ma kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turbitt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stackhouse drops Turbitt with a beautiful combination! Turbitt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stackhouse is looking for the KO!
The fighters circling - Turbitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stackhouse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turbitt is rocked!
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Turbitt moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turbitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Turbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Turbitt moved out of range nicely.
Turbitt slips under a jab.
Turbitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samuel Turbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Turbitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Stackhouse cracks Turbitt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Turbitt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stackhouse pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Turbitt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wilson (ranked 2234 p4p, 253 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 3766 p4p, 385 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry as his entrance music. Dennis Wilson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Genji Kamogawa's chin.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a low kick but Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamogawa!
Kamogawa sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kamogawa throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Kamogawa with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a head kick but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Wilson 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.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamogawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Wilson digs a good hook to Kamogawa's body.
Kamogawa cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamogawa swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Kamogawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamogawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kamogawa avoids them all with ease.
Kamogawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Kamogawa is out of range.
Kamogawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a right hand that Kamogawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamogawa also avoids with ease.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Wilson jabs Kamogawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamogawa slips under a jab from Wilson.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson keeps Kamogawa at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamogawa counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Kamogawa avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa blocks a jab.
Kamogawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamogawa avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Kamogawa throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Kamogawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Kamogawa scores with a nice right hand.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Wilson slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Wilson tries to counter with a takedown but Kamogawa is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Kamogawa with a hook.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Kamogawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Kamogawa saw that one coming.
Kamogawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamogawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Kamogawa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kamogawa lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamogawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Kamogawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Kamogawa blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Kamogawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilson slips a jab from Kamogawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kamogawa avoids them all with ease.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
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!
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Dennis Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Kamogawa avoids it well.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Kamogawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Kamogawa's shoulder, as Kamogawa tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands with a right hand.
Wilson is rocked!
Kamogawa throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Wilson moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamogawa tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamogawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kamogawa works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamogawa with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa staying out of range there.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Kamogawa had a free shot at his head there.
Kamogawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Kamogawa has knocked Wilson down with a huge combo! Kamogawa steps away and waves a wobbly Wilson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson leaves his chin hanging out and Kamogawa seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wilson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 2119 p4p, 253 weight class) and Dante Fiaschi (ranked 3044 p4p, 339 weight class). Fiaschi has chosen ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Crock O Snake Under The Sea 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fiaschi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Under The Sea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Under The Sea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Under The Sea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but Fiaschi avoids it well and moves away.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi looking to score a takedown here. Under The Sea is defending well but Fiaschi drives through and ends up in Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi postures up.
Fiaschi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiaschi pushes Under The Sea off looking to stand but Under The Sea dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi won't allow Under The Sea to pass to mount.
Under The Sea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Under The Sea wants to pass to mount but Fiaschi is defending the position.
Fiaschi wants to control but Under The Sea is keeping busy.
Under The Sea seems to be working for a kimura but Fiaschi defends the submission attempt.
Under The Sea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Under The Sea prevents Fiaschi from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea moves into full mount! Fiaschi won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under The Sea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Under The Sea avoids the attempt from Fiaschi to control.
Under The Sea tries to control but Fiaschi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi is trying to reverse the position but instead Under The Sea has taken his back - oops!
Under The Sea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Fiaschi right now.
Under The Sea looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiaschi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiaschi.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Fiaschi is quick to defend against it.
Fiaschi has managed to clinch.
Fiaschi looking for a takedown.
Under The Sea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi goes for a double leg but Under The Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Under The Sea continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Under The Sea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Under The Sea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiaschi throws a wild body kick that Under The Sea sees coming a mile off.
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiaschi shoots in for a double leg but Under The Sea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi shoots and misses
and Under The Sea counters with a left hand that sends Fiaschi to the canvas!
Fiaschi is rocked!
It looks like Dante Fiaschi has been cut.
Fiaschi being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiaschi is still in real trouble! Can Under The Sea finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea forces his way into half guard.
Fiaschi seems to have recovered his senses.
Fiaschi wants to get back to his feet.
Fiaschi makes his way to full guard, as Under The Sea worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiaschi keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Under The Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi looking to control but Under The Sea passes into half guard.
Under The Sea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fiaschi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Under The Sea has taken his back.
Under The Sea struggling to keep hold of the position.
Under The Sea looking to break Fiaschi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fiaschi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Under The Sea will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Under The Sea is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiaschi is controlling his hands well.
Fiaschi can't escape the position.
Fiaschi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiaschi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi gets to his feet. Under The Sea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiaschi can do to turn this around?
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt - Under The Sea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and moves away.
Fiaschi is looking to clinch.
Under The Sea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Under The Sea checks a leg kick nicely.
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Fiaschi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
Under The Sea is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fiaschi pulls guard successfully.
Under The Sea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Under The Sea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiaschi keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
Under The Sea trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fiaschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Under The Sea feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Under The Sea misses the target.
Fiaschi lands with a hook. Under The Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dante Fiaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fiaschi lands a high kick!
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Under The Sea is having none of it.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and moves away.
Fiaschi looks to clinch
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiaschi won't be happy with that.
Fiaschi is looking to regain half guard here but Under The Sea keeps moving and retains side control.
Under The Sea controlling from side mount.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Fiaschi is working away.
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiaschi has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiaschi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Under The Sea asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Under The Sea stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiaschi prevents Under The Sea from improving position.
Under The Sea remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Fiaschi.
I think Under The Sea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
During a confident post fight interview, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 1619 p4p, 200 weight class) and Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 3251 p4p, 360 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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184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Moncey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OShea tries to sprawl but De Moncey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Moncey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OShea trying to hold on to De Moncey's head to control him but De Moncey postures up.
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OShea sees it coming and defends easily.
De Moncey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! OShea is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 1266 p4p, 158 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 1708 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley throws a lazy head kick
and Steinheiser counters with a single leg into guard. OMalley didn't expect that.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OMalley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OMalley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley pulls Steinheiser in close to his closed guard and prevents Steinheiser from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.
OMalley looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steinheiser is looking to work some ground and pound but OMalley has wrist control.
Steinheiser throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steinheiser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steinheiser stands up over OMalley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinheiser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OMalley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley is pulling down on Steinheiser's head to control his posture.
Steinheiser scoring with some ground and pound.
OMalley has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
OMalley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
Steinheiser scoring with some ground and pound.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser cracks OMalley with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Steinheiser tries to pass.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and OMalley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinheiser has managed to get both his arms back between OMalley's legs - danger averted.
Steinheiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
OMalley working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.
OMalley looking for a guillotine here but Steinheiser defends easily.
OMalley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four 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.
Steinheiser with a flurry of punches that miss.
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley controls Steinheiser momentarily but Steinheiser frees himself.
Steinheiser stands up over OMalley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
OMalley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynn Steinheiser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steinheiser enables OMalley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steinheiser manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steinheiser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinheiser is keeping the position for now.
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Steinheiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steinheiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinheiser distracts OMalley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OMalley is on top in guard.
OMalley trying to control but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Steinheiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OMalley controls the pace.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinheiser is keeping the position for now.
Steinheiser wants to stand up but OMalley is controlling him.
OMalley slips nicely into half guard.
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser won't allow OMalley to pass to mount.
OMalley wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinheiser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinheiser is controlling OMalley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steinheiser defends it well.
OMalley is pressing down on Steinheiser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steinheiser is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but Steinheiser is defending well.
OMalley is stalling here. Steinheiser is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OMalley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steinheiser has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steinheiser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is looking to reverse the position.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser working the head with strikes.
OMalley stops Steinheiser from passing to mount.
OMalley taking a bit of punishment here - Steinheiser scoring with strikes.
Lynn Steinheiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser postures up.
Steinheiser lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Steinheiser.
Steinheiser working away.
Steinheiser is putting a hurting on OMalley here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
OMalley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
OMalley is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynn Steinheiser 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!
Steinheiser gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Steinheiser manages to retain guard.
OMalley is still in real trouble! Can Steinheiser finish him?
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Steinheiser is keeping the position.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.
Steinheiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
OMalley tries to stand but Steinheiser is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley stands and throws Steinheiser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steinheiser has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steinheiser is defended easily by OMalley.
OMalley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steinheiser regains half guard there - taking advantage of OMalley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
OMalley wants to control but Steinheiser is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OMalley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steinheiser is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Steinheiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steinheiser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OMalley is keen to just control but Steinheiser is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steinheiser is not content to let OMalley control the position.
OMalley is trying for a kimura here. Steinheiser looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! OMalley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
After the big win, Conor OMalley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Lynn Steinheiser was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 4288 p4p, 399 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 1206 p4p, 150 weight class). Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starman as he avoids it easily.
Starman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starman.
Starman closes the distance and clinches.
Merlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Merlin - that landed with a thud.
Merlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starmans head.
Merlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starman.
Merlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Merlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Merlin.
Starman lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merlin blocks a body shot from Starman.
Merlin scores with a shot to the side of Starman's head.
Starman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Merlins head.
Merlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Merlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Starman misses with a punch on the inside.
Merlin takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merlin can't find room to land a body shot as Starman controls the action.
Merlin prevents Starman from breaking the clinch.
Merlin wants the takedown. Starman is fighting it off but Merlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Starman's guard against the cage.
Merlin passes into half guard.
Starman is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlin.
Merlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Starman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Starman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Starman defends the submission attempt.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Starman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Starman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Starman defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Starman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
Starman wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Starman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starman is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlin.
Merlin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is trying for a kimura here. Starman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Merlin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Merlin!
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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.
In defeat, John Starman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Come on not again!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 318 p4p, 41 weight class) and Sergey Burenkov (ranked 665 p4p, 84 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burenkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gusmao but Gusmao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burenkov slips under a jab from Gusmao.
Burenkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gusmao throws the left hand but Burenkov avoids the punch easily.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burenkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao.
Burenkov dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Burenkov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Burenkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gusmao throws a head kick but Burenkov moves out of range.
Gusmao walks into a stiff left hand from Burenkov.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burenkov counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Burenkov blocks the low kick.
Burenkov takes one to the side of the head.
Burenkov looks to land a left hand but Gusmao moved out of range nicely.
Gusmao scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Burenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gusmao avoids it really well and circles away.
Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Burenkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusmao did well to prevent Burenkov getting side control.
Burenkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gusmao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burenkov.
Burenkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burenkov working for a submission but Gusmao is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burenkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burenkov throws some wild stikes that Gusmao manages to avoid easily.
Gusmao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burenkov trying to control but Gusmao is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gusmao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gusmao is controlling an arm, preventing Burenkov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gusmao trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gusmao stops Burenkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gusmao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Burenkov working for a submission but Gusmao is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao is trying to stand.
Burenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burenkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gusmao is looking to escape.
Gusmao is trying to stand.
Burenkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gusmao trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao bucks Burenkov off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burenkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burenkov shoots for a takedown but Gusmao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on Burenkov's shoulder, as Burenkov tries to avoid the shot.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burenkov drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burenkov.
Burenkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusmao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gusmao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burenkov just manages to avoid it.
Burenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burenkov avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Burenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burenkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Burenkov moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burenkov.
Burenkov is rocked!
Burenkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gusmao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burenkov somewhat.
Burenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Gusmao ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Burenkov's jaw. Burenkov's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gusmao does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Ziskie (ranked 1379 p4p, 151 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 1315 p4p, 146 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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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardona's head.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
Nice cross by Cardona.
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Cardona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
Cardona feints the counter takedown.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziskie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
A cross from Ziskie lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ziskie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Ziskie coming out on top.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona walks into a jab.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie scores with a three punch combo!
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziskie.
Ziskie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Cardona circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Ziskie avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie rushes Cardona and presses him up against the cage.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona can't break the clinch.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling him.
Ziskie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Ziskie both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Ziskie. Those never looked like landing.
Ziskie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects.
Ziskie clinches with his opponent.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cardona ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardona also avoids with ease.
Cardona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziskie forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziskie scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Ziskie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ziskie stands up from Cardona's guard - Ziskie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ziskie connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Philip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes Cardona back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Ziskie is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardona can do to turn this around?
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona takes one to the chin there.
Cardona throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardona stacks Ziskie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cardona!
Ziskie is trying to improve his position.
Ziskie wants to control but Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ziskie - just one landing.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Ziskie shakes him off and moves away.
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziskie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with some punches.
A short left from Cardona.
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziskie. Cardona shrugs it off though.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cardona slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ziskie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona is looking for the big counter here.
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for Cardona's leg but Cardona calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cardona counter with a right hand.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie drives through and clinches with Cardona against the cage.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Philip Ziskie's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ziskie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziskie, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Petrov (ranked 67 p4p, 3 weight class) and Twea King (ranked 417 p4p, 27 weight class). King has chosen Who Knows as his entrance music. 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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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Twea King!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King 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.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
King blocks a jab.
Petrov cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrov enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrov connects with a jab.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Petrov lands with a cross.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov works King's body with a nice hook.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
King misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King fails with the takedown.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
King missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
King has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King pulls guard.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that King has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
King is trying to keep Petrov in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
King throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Petrov manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
King is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
King tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov scores with a jab.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov cracks King with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
King misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov avoids the body shot from King.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Petrov thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Petrov.
King looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
King thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
King missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov misses the jab.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Petrov misses.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
King is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Petrov blocks a jab.
King slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Petrov misses.
King misses with an uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from King misses.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Petrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Petrov defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a looping right.
King misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Jab from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with an uppercut.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King wants to clinch.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a looping left.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
King misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Petrov tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King content to stall in guard here.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Sergei Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with a body shot
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
King lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
King tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a body shot.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Petrov.
King breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands with a left to the head.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
King jumps guard but Petrov stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrov has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrov manages to pass to side control!
Petrov has control of an arm but King manages to advance to Petrov's back!
Petrov is trying to defend against the choke here but King has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. King Tightens the hold and Petrov taps out furiously! King displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twea King!
Twea King is the new bantamweight champion!
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