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Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arriorus Adee (ranked 3642 p4p, 421 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 6570 p4p, 565 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Adee.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adee throws a body kick that misses.
Adee blocks a low kick nicely.
And Adee counters with a quick kick to the body but Barrengarry blocks it.
Adee forces Barrengarry back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Adee gets through Barrengarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
Adee prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Barrengarry digs a right hand into Adee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adee's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Barrengarry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrengarry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barrengarry.
A hook to the body from Adee.
Barrengarry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Barrengarry avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrengarry controls his hands.
Barrengarry works on Adee's body with a couple of short punches.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrengarry's elbow.
A short right from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrengarry struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrengarry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
A short uppercut from Barrengarry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry lands with a light punch inside.
Adee prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Barrengarry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
Barrengarry cracks Adee with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the head.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee takes a shot to the head.
Adee pushes Barrengarry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrengarry.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrengarry.
Adee is leaning against Barrengarry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adee works on Barrengarry's body with a couple of short punches.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Adee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body.
Adee is breathing heavily.
Adee blocking some punches.
Barrengarry lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Barrengarry gets through Adee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrengarry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adee.
Barrengarry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrengarry can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Barrengarry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adee tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee lands a nice uppercut.
Adee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrengarry backwards.
Barrengarry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Barrengarry.
Adee tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Barrengarry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that 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.
Nice straight punches there by Barrengarry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adee.
Adee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adee throws an off balance right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a good, hard body kick but Adee shrugs it off.
Adee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adee throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry sizes up Adee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adee blocks it well.
Adee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adee tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Adee is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adee tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrengarry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adee tries a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Adee misses with a low kick.
Adee moves out of range as Barrengarry throws a body kick.
Adee tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee scores with a jab. Barrengarry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adee throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Adee's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrengarry lands a jab to Adee's midsection.
Barrengarry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adee under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Adee misses.
Adee cracks Barrengarry with an open hand slap.
Barrengarry lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adee looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Barrengarry throws a front kick aimed at Adee's knee but Adee avoids it well.
Barrengarry throws a front kick that sends Adee stumbling back into the cage.
Adee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adee will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adee's calf.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry just manages to avoid it.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Barrengarry.
Nice straight punches there by Adee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adee.
Barrengarry lands a slapping body shot.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick which misses Adee's front leg but catches the back leg as Adee tries to avoid it.
Barrengarry delivers a nice body kick.
Adee tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Adee.
And Barrengarry responds with a good body kick, but Adee manages to step out the way in time.
Adee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adee wants to slow Barrengarry down by chopping away at his legs.
Adee backing away here, and Barrengarry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Barrengarry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry tries a quick counter leg kick but Adee is wise to it.
Adee misses with a low kick.
Adee scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Barrengarry slams his shin into Adee's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Adee thows a body kick. Barrengarry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barrengarry keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Adee saw that one coming.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adee is out of range.
Barrengarry looks to land a body kick but Adee moved away.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Adee avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Adee moves out of range.
Barrengarry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Adee.
A leg kick checked by Adee.
Adee misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adee to score with a decent uppercut.
Adee tries a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Barrengarry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Adee is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adee looks to land a left hand but Barrengarry moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Adee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adee.
Adee throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Adee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarrengarry.
Adee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a lazy body kick
and Adee counters with a good low kick that Barrengarry was not able to check.
Donk. Barrengarry catches Adee right on the button with a cross.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry tries a quick counter leg kick but Adee is wise to it.
Adee swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Adee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well.
Adee needs to keep his hands up - Barrengarry had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Adee moves into range and clinches up with Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a body punch.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrengarry's elbow.
Adee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrengarry's elbow.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Barrengarry avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Barrengarry lands a nice uppercut.
Adee tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adee is rocked!
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Adee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adee seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry presses Adee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrengarry lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrengarry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrengarry lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrengarry.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barrengarry lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrengarry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry digs a right hand underneath Adee's ribcage. Adee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrengarry lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrengarry.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrengarry.
A right hand to the body from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry presses Adee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrengarry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrengarry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrengarry creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Adee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Adee drops to his knees and Barrengarry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
An out of breath Logan Barrengarry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Armando (ranked 6432 p4p, 462 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 25203 p4p, 546 weight class). Jan Kowalski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armando feints and then cracks Kowalski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalski down.
Armando tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armando moves out of range as Kowalski throws a body kick.
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando rushes Kowalski and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski throws a combination that misses
and Armando counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kowalski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armando clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Armando's takedown attempt.
Armando is trying to trip Kowalski. He has hold of a leg but Kowalski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armando persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Armando trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
Armando stands and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Armando staying calm.
Armando trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Armando takes a little break here. Kowalski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kowalski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armando. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks to move to half guard but instead Armando has passed into mount! Damn!
Armando controlling his opponent.
Armando seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalski for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Kowalski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Armando controlling the position easily from mount.
Armando jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kowalski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando advances to full mount.
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 Luis Armando will probably get the nod.
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.
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armando fails with the takedown.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armando looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Armando blocks a low kick nicely.
Armando tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to break free but Armando pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Armando ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Armando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski lands a jab to the nose.
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Armando counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
Armando tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kowalski pushes Armando up against the cage in a clinch.
Armando is trying to trip Kowalski. He has hold of a leg but Kowalski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armando persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armando prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski working a defensive guard here.
Armando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Luis Armando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Armando is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalski throws a series of strikes that have Armando backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armando, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Armando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Armando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armando gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armando closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kowalski did well to prevent Armando getting side control.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Armando has control of the leg.
Armando blocks the strikes from Kowalski.
Armando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalski 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.
Armando trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kowalski tries to roll over but Armando keeps him under control.
Armando is taking a breather. Kowalski 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Armando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armando gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Kowalski scores with a four punch combination!
Kowalski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armando fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalski just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Armando up against the cage.
Armando prevents a body shot from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalski tries to kick Armando off but Armando keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Armando is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Armando wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski is trying to stand up here but Armando is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armando tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalski manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Armando jumps into guard, dragging Kowalski to the mat.
Armando pulls Kowalski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Armando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armando holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armando is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalski trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom.
Armando controlling Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Armando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski wants to stand but Armando has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski drops back looking for a leg! Armando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armando manages to kick Kowalski off! Kowalski jumps back into Armando's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armando pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Kowalski.
I think Kowalski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chevvy Bridges (ranked 7526 p4p, 518 weight class) and Ippo Taistelija (ranked 6941 p4p, 487 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chevvy Bridges !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ippo Taistelija!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taistelija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bridges works the jab nicely.
Bridges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taistelija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bridges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taistelija works the jab nicely.
Taistelija digs a good body shot into Bridges 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taistelija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges .
Taistelija connects with a looping right hand.
Taistelija throws a series of punches but Bridges avoids them all with ease.
Taistelija throws a lazy right hand but Bridges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bridges seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bridges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridges throws a combination. Taistelija tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taistelija is rocked!
Taistelija swings for the body but Bridges moves out of range.
Taistelija is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridges finish him?
Bridges connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taistelija! He's out on his feet! Bridges rushes in and drops Taistelija with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chevvy Bridges !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonty Egburt (ranked 3441 p4p, 409 weight class) and Uncle Fester (ranked 7102 p4p, 609 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonty Egburt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uncle Fester !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fester throws a poor cross that misses
and Egburt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fester misses with a hook to the body
and Fester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Uncle Fester has been cut.
Egburt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egburt lands a really nice looking cross but Fester seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egburt.
Egburt cracks Fester with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Egburt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fester to stand back up!
Fester is rocked!
Uncle Fester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fester walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Egburt! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonty Egburt!
Jonty Egburt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Asscream (ranked 4655 p4p, 471 weight class) and Mohammed Samir (ranked 6940 p4p, 590 weight class). Asscream comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire . This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Asscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Samir!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samir moves into the clinch successfully.
Samir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asscream or not.
Samir lands with a right to the head.
Samir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asscream jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samir walks away with a smile on his face. Asscream gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Samir moves into range and clinches up with Asscream.
Good body shot from Samir.
Samir lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Samir.
Samir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samir lands a hook that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
A hook to the body from Samir.
Asscream is trying to break the clinch but Samir has him pressed against the cage.
Samir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asscream pulls Samir into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asscream wants to stand and escape but Samir is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asscream is breathing heavily.
Samir is looking to stand up but Asscream won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asscream throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Asscream wants to get back to his feet but Samir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asscream might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asscream is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asscream wants to sweep here but Samir controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Samir darts in and clinches Asscream up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Asscream has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Samir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two 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.
Samir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samir prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samir.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
Samir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samir.
Samir cracks Asscream with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Samir.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asscream drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Asscream. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samir.
A right handed body shot lands from Samir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samir is leaning against Asscream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
Good body shot from Samir.
Asscream takes a shot to the head.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
Samir is working Asscream over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Samir.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Samir.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Samir.
Nice body punch from Samir - that landed with a thud.
Samir presses Asscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Samir.
Samir lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samir works on Asscream's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samir gets through Asscream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asscream takes a shot to the head.
Samir is leaning against Asscream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samir.
A left hand lands to the body for Samir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samir.
Samir pushes Asscream back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Samir.
A short right from Samir on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samir.
Samir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Samir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Samir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Samir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asscream throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asscream goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samir prevents it.
Asscream wants to stall.
Samir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mohammed Samir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samir is leaning against Asscream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Samir.
Samir pushes Asscream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Samir.
Samir presses Asscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asscream takes a shot to the head.
Samir lands a hook that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
Samir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samir is leaning against Asscream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asscream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samir presses Asscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Samir.
Samir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Samir as the two fighters clinch.
Asscream working hard to break the clinch.
Samir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
Samir lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asscream tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samir just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Asscream. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samir scores with a shot to the side of Asscream's head.
Samir presses Asscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Samir - that landed with a thud.
Samir lands a hook that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
Samir lands with a light punch inside.
Samir lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Samir.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samir.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samir digs a right hand into Asscream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asscream's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Samir.
Samir digs a right hand into Asscream's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asscream's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Samir.
Samir scores with a shot to the side of Asscream's head.
A short uppercut from Samir.
Samir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asscreams head.
Samir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samir lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Samir.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samir lands a hook that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
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!
Still in the clinch, Samir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samir pushes Asscream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samir lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asscream is rocked!
Samir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samir lands a body shot.
Samir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samir works on Asscream's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Samir.
Samir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Samir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Samir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asscream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samir has Asscream up against the cage in a clinch.
Asscream jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samir walks away with a smile on his face. Asscream gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Samir clinches with his opponent.
Samir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samir is pressed up against the cage. Asscream has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samir down to the mat. Samir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asscream gets tackled into the cage by Samir. Samir maintains the clinch.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asscream or not.
A right hand to the body from Samir.
A short right from Samir on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samir lands with a short shot to the head.
Samir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Samir.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samir is leaning against Asscream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samir pushes Asscream back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samir is working Asscream over against the cage.
Samir gets through Asscream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Samir.
Samir lands a right hand.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Samir.
Samir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asscream.
Samir is working Asscream over against the cage.
Samir lands with a left to the head.
Samir works on Asscream's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samir.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samir.
A right handed body shot lands from Samir.
A short left from Samir.
Good body shot from Samir.
Samir works on Asscream's body with a couple of short punches.
Samir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Samir.
Samir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Samir.
Samir presses Asscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samir.
Samir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samir lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir digs a right hand underneath Asscream's ribcage. Asscream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samir.
Oh Asscream is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samir scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samir pushes Asscream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samir lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Samir.
Samir lands a body shot.
Asscream seems to have got his legs back now.
Samir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samir lands a nice shot to the body.
Samir scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samir lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Asscream is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Asscream. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asscream backwards.
Nice body punch from Samir - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Samir.
A left hand lands to the body for Samir.
Samir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samir throws a big uppercut that drops Asscream! More strikes from Samir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Asscream lies dazed against the cage as Samir celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Samir!
Our winner, Mohammed Samir, 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.
Ben Asscream was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess they prepared a little better than us, They must have had Preparation H. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Byrd (ranked 25075 p4p, 547 weight class) and Volodymyr Pravda (ranked 3899 p4p, 372 weight class). Byrd's entrance music is 24K Magic. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pravda's choice of entrance music: Korobushka. Volodymyr Pravda is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Volodymyr Pravda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd tries for a takedown but Pravda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Pravda circles away and keeps his distance.
Pravda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Pravda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrd tries to clinch but Pravda is having none of it.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pravda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pravda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
Pravda lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Pravda.
Our sources have told us that Byrd has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pravda.
Pravda wants the takedown. Byrd is fighting it off but Pravda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Byrd's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Byrd has momentary wrist control but Pravda slips an elbow through the middle.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet but Pravda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pravda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byrd covers up, he's hurt! Pravda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pravda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pravda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
In his post fight interview, Volodymyr Pravda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Admir Bosnic (ranked 5952 p4p, 450 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 7623 p4p, 525 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
268 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosnic gets a takedown into half guard.
Bosnic controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to hold on to Bosnic's head to control him but Bosnic postures up.
Bosnic prevents Thompson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Bosnic to pass to mount.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson tries to kick Bosnic off but Bosnic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bosnic is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bosnic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bosnic 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! Thompson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Admir Bosnic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qualco Torquilka (ranked 3206 p4p, 368 weight class) and Roku Takenaka (ranked 2669 p4p, 320 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
192 lbs
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192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Qualco Torquilka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roku Takenaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka throws an overhand right that lands on Torquilka's shoulder, as Torquilka tries to avoid the shot.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Torquilka's body. Torquilka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takenaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torquilka tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torquilka to the ground. Torquilka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Torquilka.
Torquilka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torquilka misses with the combination.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takenaka.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torquilka rather than just go for the knockout.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Torquilka as Takenaka shoots in.
Takenaka lands with a straight right. Torquilka didn't see that one coming.
Torquilka throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Torquilka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takenaka is defended easily by Torquilka.
Torquilka lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takenaka connects with a looping right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torquilka.
Takenaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takenaka jabs Torquilka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takenaka throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka connects with a jab.
A cross from Takenaka lands.
Takenaka scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torquilka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takenaka back to the cage. Torquilka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takenaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torquilka under the eye.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka tests Torquilka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka slips a jab and a cross from Takenaka.
Takenaka lands with a shot to the body.
Torquilka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
As Takenaka looks to move away, Torquilka throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Torquilka. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torquilka manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torquilka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torquilka but Torquilka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka darts in looking for a takedown but Torquilka gets double underhooks and turns Takenaka into the cage.
Torquilka feints a jab promting Takenaka to slip. Torquilka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takenaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torquilka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takenaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roku Takenaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takenaka digs a good body shot into Torquilka's ribs.
Takenaka staying out of range there.
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka jabs at Torquilka's body.
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torquilka is looking for a counter combo.
Takenaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torquilka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takenaka shoots in for a double leg but Torquilka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Torquilka misses the target.
Takenaka swings for the body but Torquilka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquilka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takenaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torquilka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torquilka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquilka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takenaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torquilka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takenaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Torquilka.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka works Torquilka's body with a nice hook.
Torquilka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torquilka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takenaka.
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torquilka sprawls well. Torquilka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torquilka at a distance.
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!
Takenaka fails with the takedown.
Torquilka tries to move into range but Takenaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qualco Torquilka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takenaka!
Takenaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Torquilka to counter with a crisp jab.
Takenaka misses with a wild combination.
Torquilka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takenaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torquilka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torquilka looks to land a combination but Takenaka avoids it well.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka lands a jab.
Good shot there by Takenaka.
Takenaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takenaka thuds his right hand into Torquilka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takenaka slips a jab and a cross from Torquilka.
As Torquilka backs off Takenaka throws a huge counter combo but Torquilka manages to avoid it all.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Torquilka moves out of range.
Takenaka lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Torquilka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takenaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquilka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Torquilka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takenaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka thuds a left hand into Torquilka's body.
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torquilka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takenaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torquilka eats them both and turns towards Takenaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roku Takenaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torquilka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torquilka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roku Takenaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Torquilka seems unphased.
Torquilka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takenaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torquilka missing with a left hand there. Takenaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takenaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torquilka lands with a nice combination. Takenaka backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Takenaka does no damage.
Takenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Takenaka lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torquilka slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takenaka shoots for a takedown but Torquilka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takenaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquilka connects with the punch.
Torquilka tries to bum rush Takenaka with a series of wild strikes but Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Torquilka misses.
Takenaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takenaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torquilka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torquilka circles away quickly and effectively.
Takenaka misses with a hook. Torquilka ducked under it nicely.
Takenaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takenaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Torquilka's head.
Torquilka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takenaka misses with a two punch combination.
Torquilka throwing a counter right hand but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torquilka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qualco Torquilka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torquilka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Takenaka misses.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Takenaka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Torquilka slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka works over Torquilka's head and body with a nice combination.
Takenaka misses with a wild body shot.
Torquilka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torquilka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka dodges the punch combination from Torquilka.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Torquilka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torquilka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Torquilka should have avoided that one.
Torquilka avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Torquilka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Torquilka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torquilka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Torquilka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takenaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Torquilka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takenaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takenaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takenaka connects with the punch.
Takenaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Torquilka counter with a right hand.
Torquilka throws a right and a left that Takenaka avoids nicely.
Takenaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Qualco Torquilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roku Takenaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takenaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takenaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roku Takenaka!
Roku Takenaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 6999 p4p, 262 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 3928 p4p, 187 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach Boy gets a double leg takedown into Buchanan's guard.
Buchanan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beach Boy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beach Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buchanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach Boy defends well.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan looking for a guillotine here but Beach Boy defends easily.
Buchanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach Boy defends well.
Beach Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beach Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buchanan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Beach Boy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beach Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beach Boy trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Buchanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buchanan is looking for a triangle but Beach Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Buchanan trying to keep a closed guard but Beach Boy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Beach Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beach Boy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buchanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan can't do much from the bottom here.
Beach Boy wants to control but Buchanan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy cracks Buchanan with a big elbow.
Buchanan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beach Boy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buchanan wants to control but Beach Boy is keeping busy.
Beach Boy is trying to control. Buchanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Buchanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Beach Boy is taking a breather. Buchanan 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.
Buchanan trying to hold on to Beach Boy's head to control him but Beach Boy postures up.
Beach Boy thows a huge punch but Buchanan dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is stalling here. Buchanan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beach Boy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buchanan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Beach Boy is trying to improve his position.
Beach Boy is trying to work for a sweep but Buchanan has mounted him!
Buchanan prevents Beach Boy from getting the reversal.
Buchanan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beach Boy is looking to escape.
Beach Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Beach Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Buchanan looking to control but Beach Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach Boy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chase Buchanan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buchanan gets a clinch.
Beach Boy lands a takedown into guard.
Beach Boy is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Beach Boy wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
Beach Boy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan working for a triangle but Beach Boy defends it easily.
Anderson Beach Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buchanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Buchanan's legs - danger averted.
Buchanan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beach Boy defends it easily.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy being controlled here momentarily.
Beach Boy wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
Buchanan has his foot on Beach Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Buchanan trying to control the position.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buchanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beach Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Buchanan's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach Boy defends well.
Beach Boy is stalling in the full guard.
Beach Boy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Buchanan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beach Boy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Buchanan pulls down on the head and he's put Beach Boy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chase Buchanan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Busch (ranked 1625 p4p, 190 weight class) and Steven Pelican (ranked 3176 p4p, 328 weight class). Busch comes to the cage accompanied by I Like Beer . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Busch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Pelican !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch cracks Pelican with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pelican scores with a takedown into Busch's guard.
Pelican loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Busch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pelican has passed into side control.
Pelican is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Busch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pelican is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Busch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch is looking to regain half guard here but Pelican keeps moving and retains side control.
Busch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Busch tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelican is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Busch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pelican thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Busch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Busch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pelican .
Pelican takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelican walks into a straight right hand from Busch.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelican blocks a jab.
Pelican takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Busch connects with a looping right hand.
Pelican throws a leg kick that is checked
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Busch.
It looks like Steven Pelican has been cut.
Busch lands with an overhand left.
Pelican takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Busch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Busch scores with a jab.
Pelican looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Busch cracks Pelican with a good jab.
Busch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Busch cracks Pelican with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch leaves Pelican with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pelican walks into a stiff left hand from Busch.
Decent striking displayed by Busch there.
Pelican takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Busch connects with a body shot that sends Pelican 's belly button to the back.
Busch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pelican 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Busch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pelican scrambles back to his feet.
Pelican is rocked!
Pelican throws an off balance right hand
and Busch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pelican is still on wobbly legs! Can Busch finish him?
Busch connects with a combination that backs up Pelican into the cage. Busch lands a flurry of punches that gets past Pelican 's guard. Pelican is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Busch bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Busch!
Simon Busch is the new lightweight champion!
Simon Busch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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