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Tuesday Night Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Ray (ranked 5495 p4p, 489 weight class) and Lucius Seneca (ranked 5123 p4p, 471 weight class). Johnathon Ray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnathon Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucius Seneca!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seneca staying out of range there.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seneca staying out of range there.
Ray looks to land a combination but Seneca avoids it well.
Ray looks to land a combination but Seneca avoids it well.
Ray takes one on the button.
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
Seneca looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Seneca drives through and ends up in Ray's guard.
Ray is adopting a defensive guard.
Seneca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seneca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seneca lands a couple of digs.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seneca scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seneca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seneca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seneca postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it.
Seneca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seneca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seneca works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Seneca lands a couple of elbows.
Seneca throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seneca throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Seneca scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ray tries to get out of the position.
Seneca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seneca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seneca drops back looking for a leg! Ray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ray manages to kick Seneca off! Seneca jumps back into Ray's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seneca throwing strikes but missing.
Seneca throws a big elbow that misses.
Seneca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seneca throws a big right hand that misses.
Seneca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seneca throws an elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seneca's guard. Nice move by Ray!
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Seneca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seneca connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray trying to control the position here.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Seneca from controlling successfully.
Seneca works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Seneca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ray dives on top into guard.
Seneca has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
Ray gets to his feet. Seneca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnathon Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Seneca coming out on top.
Seneca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seneca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ray is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Seneca.
Seneca connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray tries to bum rush Seneca with a series of wild strikes but Seneca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seneca drops Ray with a big left hand and mounts him. Ray is in big trouble!
Oh Ray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seneca lands a big elbow - Ray is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ray is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucius Seneca!
A less than humble Lucius Seneca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Dias (ranked 3708 p4p, 401 weight class) and Charles Norris (ranked 3884 p4p, 412 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alvaro Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Norris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dias off to one side.
Donk. Norris catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris sends Dias crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norris is motioning to the referee to let Dias up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dias is rocked!
It looks like Alvaro Dias has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris fakes the body blow, causing Dias to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dias goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Norris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Johnson (ranked 3224 p4p, 176 weight class) and Daiyan Valdes (ranked 3394 p4p, 182 weight class). Valdes has chosen a lo cubano as his entrance music. Daiyan Valdes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julius Johnson's chin.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daiyan Valdes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdes dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdes is one step ahead there.
Valdes drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Valdes off! Valdes jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valdes tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Valdes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes 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! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daiyan Valdes!
Daiyan Valdes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 3057 p4p, 278 weight class) and Ivan Petrov (ranked 4179 p4p, 359 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Namasuzuki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand By Me- Ben King. Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music. Pupuki Namasuzuki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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268 lbs
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236 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Namasuzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
Namasuzuki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Namasuzuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Namasuzuki continues to drive forward.
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Namasuzuki.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Petrov.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Petrov.
Namasuzuki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Namasuzuki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Good exchange - Namasuzuki coming out on top.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Namasuzuki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Namasuzuki cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petrov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Namasuzuki finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Namasuzuki. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Namasuzuki knocks out Petrov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Namasuzuki before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Namasuzuki picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pupuki Namasuzuki 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Bridges (ranked 3134 p4p, 325 weight class) and Michael Greenwood (ranked 3112 p4p, 324 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Trey Bridges has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Trey Bridges seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Greenwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwood misses with a low kick.
Greenwood gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Greenwood is trying to break free.
Bridges gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greenwood regains guard.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges stands up over Greenwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Greenwood keeps moving.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet but Bridges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bridges distracts Greenwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges cracks Greenwood with a solid left hand.
Bridges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Greenwood keeps moving.
Bridges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bridges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greenwood is rocked!
Greenwood keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet but Bridges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenwood keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Greenwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bridges controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bridges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bridges with a nice head shot there.
Bridges is stalling in the full guard.
Greenwood keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is pushing down on Greenwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greenwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Bridges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bridges lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bridges in particular looking to stall.
Greenwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greenwood is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Greenwood wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bridges drops an elbow to the side of Greenwood's head.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greenwood keeps working.
Greenwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greenwood is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
Bridges lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bridges lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greenwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenwood throws a head kick that Bridges semi-blocks.
Greenwood throws a lazy body kick
and Bridges counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greenwood!
Greenwood bucks up and tries to throw Bridges off but instead Bridges has got his back!
Greenwood is still in real trouble! Can Bridges finish him?
Bridges punishes Greenwood with strikes from the back mount.
Bridges scoring with big shots to the body. Greenwood is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Greenwood was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Bridges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Harp (ranked 2156 p4p, 220 weight class) and Solomon Bundy (ranked 3731 p4p, 330 weight class). Declan Harp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Solomon Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bundy enables Harp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harp wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Harp controlling him for the moment.
Bundy working for a triangle but Harp defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harp defends well.
Harp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Harp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harp tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
Bundy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harp slips nicely into half guard.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.
Harp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bundy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harp seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harp prevents Bundy from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harp.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Harp is controlling well.
Bundy is pressing down on Harp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harp wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Harp from controlling successfully.
Bundy looking to control.
Harp wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but Harp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harp wants to get back to his feet.
Harp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harp actively working from the bottom here.
Harp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Harp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Harp is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bundy lands a nice short elbow.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harp defending well though.
Harp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bundy defends it easily.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Harp is retaining full guard.
Bundy gets to his feet. Harp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Declan Harp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harp moves to clinch but Bundy breaks away
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harp with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bundy counter with a right hand.
Bundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harp.
Harp shoots for a takedown but Bundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bundy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bundy.
Bundy scores with a jab. Harp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harp fails with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a huge left! Harp is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bundy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Harp from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Bundy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Hawk (ranked 1442 p4p, 177 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 2323 p4p, 257 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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20
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Petrov backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hawk is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawk manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Hawk wants to control but Petrov passes into side.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
Petrov wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk trying to control here.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hawk has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Hawk has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petrov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hawk.
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is in trouble now - Hawk has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Hawk throwing strikes here but Petrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrov tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Hawk looking for a guillotine from mount but Petrov is having none of it.
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Hawk has hold of Petrov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petrov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawk scoring with strikes but Petrov is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Hawk shoots in.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawk moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hawk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrov!
Hawk tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrov's head but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Hawk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Petrov is in trouble now - Hawk has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawk wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawk!
A very excited looking Micah Hawk 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.
Peter Petrov spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent deserves all respect, we are the best in the division and everyone else is afraid to fight us. I am grateful for my chance and I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 1306 p4p, 28 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 1192 p4p, 23 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Latin Thugs. Kaspars Petrovs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xander Machado's chin.
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34
208 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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32
172 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs misses with a shot to the body
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrovs throws a left and a right that both miss
so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Petrovs keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovs is retaining full guard.
Petrovs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Machado trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrovs throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrovs throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Petrovs is defending well.
Machado is thwarting Petrovs's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petrovs tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Petrovs is defending well.
Petrovs is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovs defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado prevents Petrovs from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrovs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is keen to just control but Petrovs is a slippery customer.
Petrovs wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado is working for a kimura but Petrovs is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrovs is trying to stand.
Petrovs keeping hold of Machado's head, controlling as best he can.
Machado prevents Petrovs from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovs misses the jab.
Petrovs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovs somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado looks to land a combination but Petrovs avoids it well.
Machado scores with a shot to the body.
Petrovs misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Petrovs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovs throws out the jab.
Petrovs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Petrovs misses.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Petrovs misses with a hook
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrovs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrovs!
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Petrovs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrovs pushes Machado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado controls the position from side control.
Machado tries for a kimura but Petrovs is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machado trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away.
Petrovs trying his best to control but Machado has mounted him.
Petrovs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrovs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Petrovs tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Machado working for a guillotine from mount but Petrovs is in no mood to give up.
Machado looking to control but Petrovs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xander Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs tries to buck Machado off but he can't manage it.
Machado tries to control but Petrovs wriggling away.
Petrovs tries to lock up and control but Machado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrovs is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action.
Machado won't let Petrovs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrovs tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Machado controlling from mount.
Machado wants to control the pace but Petrovs is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Petrovs is trying to escape the mount.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrovs is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado wants to control the pace but Petrovs is squirming around nicely.
Machado controlling from the full mount.
Machado wants to finish this one by submission but Petrovs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machado.
Petrovs is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado working for a submission but Petrovs is keeping him at bay.
Machado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machado wants to finish this one by submission but Petrovs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machado.
Petrovs wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looking to control but Petrovs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrovs is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrovs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrovs manages to circle out of the way.
Petrovs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrovs lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovs misses the target.
Petrovs tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrovs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Petrovs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrovs misses with a wild combination.
Petrovs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrovs. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrovs avoids it.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrovs wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrovs tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Petrovs misses with a body shot.
Petrovs throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrovs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Petrovs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrovs tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Petrovs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrovs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrovs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs misses with a two punch combination.
Petrovs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrovs misses the shot to the body.
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrovs tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Petrovs is defending well.
Xander Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado is pressing down on Petrovs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrovs is holding on for now.
Machado controlling the pace.
Machado wants to pass to mount but Petrovs is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrovs wants to get back to his feet.
Petrovs is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Petrovs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Petrovs is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado is taking a breather. Petrovs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrovs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petrovs is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrovs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Petrovs throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Machado's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Petrovs dives in looking to finish as Machado flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Petrovs's strikes! Petrovs is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Machado's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Machado was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
Kaspars Petrovs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1021 p4p, 51 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 1679 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
270 lbs
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45
192 lbs
30 - 28 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Tudekiks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudekiks closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Tudekiks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraag controls his hands.
Tudekiks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks gets through Kraag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tudekiks prevents it.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tudekiks stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Tudekiks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kraag.
Tudekiks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraags head.
Tudekiks lands an elbow just above Kraag 's eye.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Kraag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tudekiks can pounce on him.
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Tudekiks.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tudekiks is pressed up against the cage. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tudekiks down to the mat. Tudekiks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Tudekiks lands a nice uppercut.
Kraag is trying to drag Tudekiks to the mat but Tudekiks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kraag blocks a body shot from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudekiks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tudekiks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Tudekiks has him pressed against the cage.
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Tudekiks has the dominant position.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tudekiks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraag or not.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Tudekiks scores with a hook to the body.
Tudekiks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag wants to break free but Tudekiks has control.
Kraag is trying to push Tudekiks away but Tudekiks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.
Kraag avoiding damage as Tudekiks throws knees to the body.
Tudekiks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag jumps guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tudekiks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kraag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tudekiks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Tudekiks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Tudekiks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Tudekiks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tudekiks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tudekiks lands with a nice body kick.
Tudekiks moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Tudekiks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudekiks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraag on the side of the head.
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Tudekiks slows down the pace here.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Tudekiks effectively controlling the action here.
Tudekiks prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tudekiks.
Kraag decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraag working for a triangle but Tudekiks defends it easily.
Tudekiks wants to stand but Kraag is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudekiks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tudekiks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tudekiks throws a body shot but no joy.
Tudekiks tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kraag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tudekiks can pounce on him.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Kraag jumps guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tudekiks is leaning against Kraag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tudekiks.
Kraag misses with a hook. Tudekiks ducked under it nicely.
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tudekiks.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Tudekiks trying to land knees to the body.
Tudekiks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tudekiks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudekiks.
A right hook to the body lands for Tudekiks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is leaning against Kraag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks presses Kraag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Tudekiks throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kraag tries to circle away but Tudekiks has him pinned against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Tudekiks lands a shot to the body.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudekiks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tudekiks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kraag is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is working for takedown but Tudekiks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kraag is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.
Kraag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Tudekiks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tudekiks lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Tudekiks connects with a body shot.
Tudekiks lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Tudekiks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kraag is rocked!
Tudekiks closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag takes a shot to the head.
Tudekiks dips a shoulder and cracks Kraag with a mighty uppercut! Kraag falls back against the cage and Tudekiks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kraag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tudekiks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 1427 p4p, 175 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 1778 p4p, 202 weight class). Gracie has chosen ROYCE GRACIE as his entrance music. Jaka Prawira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kron Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it.
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Prawira defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Prawira still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Prawira has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Prawira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prawira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prawira tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Prawira off but Prawira is having none of it.
Prawira is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prawira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prawira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prawira swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prawira's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prawira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands and throws Prawira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Prawira looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Prawira is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Prawira can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
A victorious Kron Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jaka Prawira had this to say: 'That was a great fight'.
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