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CMMA 17 Branca vs Long PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Stready (ranked 6656 p4p, 25336 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 495 p4p, 557 weight class). Jeff Hecker Jr struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jeff Hecker Jr looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 Hilo, Freddy Stready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stready has managed to clinch.
Stready changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hecker Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stready bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stready is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hecker Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stready tries for a kimura but Hecker Jr is defending well.
Hecker Jr wants to control but Stready postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stready postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stready fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stready tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hecker Jr's legs.
Stready stands up and beckons Hecker Jr to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Stready moves out of range.
Stready clinches up with Hecker Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Stready's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stready looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stready with a hook.
Stready clinches.
Hecker Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stready looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Stready fails to land.
Stready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stready is pushing Hecker Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stready with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Hecker Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Stready breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stready shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hecker Jr as he jumps to the side.
Hecker Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Stready. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Stready sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecker Jr.
Stready forces Hecker Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Stready drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hecker Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stready throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stready's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stready shoots in for a takedown but Hecker Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stready goes for a double leg but Hecker Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hecker Jr continues to drive forward.
Stready is breathing heavily.
Hecker Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Hecker Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Hecker Jr has closed the distance and engaged Stready in a clinch.
Stready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stready tries to work over Hecker Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stready scores with a shot to the side of Hecker Jr's head.
Hecker Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stready gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stready breaks from the clinch.
Stready has closed the distance and engaged Hecker Jr in a clinch.
Hecker Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stready uses from the top position.
Stready throws a big right hand that misses.
Stready is looking to advance position but Hecker Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker Jr looking to control but Stready is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hecker Jr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stready.
Hecker Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Stready dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stready scores with a one two! Hecker Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stready darts in and clinches Hecker Jr up against the cage.
Stready lands an elbow inside.
Stready is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hecker Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stready to the mat. Stready regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stready pushes Hecker Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stready fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stready slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stready scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hecker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Hecker Jr fails with the takedown.
Hecker Jr is breathing heavily.
Stready fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stready fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Stready both land. Nice combination.
Hecker Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stready sprawls well initially but Hecker Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stready pushes Hecker Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Stready misses with a series of wild punches.
Hecker Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stready.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Stready. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Stready does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hecker Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stready takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker Jr clinches up against the cage.
Hecker Jr looking for a takedown.
Stready has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hecker Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Stready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker Jr can do to turn this around?
Hecker Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stready smiles and moves away.
Stready swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stready sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stready but Stready pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stready drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hecker Jr sprawls and moves away.
Stready rushes Hecker Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hecker Jr stalling in the clinch but Stready improves position.
Freddy Stready has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stready tries for a takedown but Hecker Jr manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stready misses with an elbow over the top.
Stready throws an elbow that misses.
Hecker Jr is pressed up against the cage. Stready has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hecker Jr down to the mat. Hecker Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stready is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hecker Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stready stuffs the takedown.
Stready showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Stready moves out of range.
Hecker Jr gets tackled into the cage by Stready. Stready maintains the clinch.
Stready is looking for a takedown.
Stready looking to stall.
Hecker Jr has Stready pressed against the cage, preventing Stready from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hecker Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hecker Jr prevents a body shot from Stready.
Stready drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hecker Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hecker Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stready.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Stready shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker Jr.
Freddy Stready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hecker Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Stready tries to bum rush Hecker Jr with a series of wild strikes but Hecker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Stready dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hecker Jr dodges the punch combination from Stready.
Freddy Stready is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Stready manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hecker Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stready half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stready rushes Hecker Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stready is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hecker Jr gets control of Stready's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hecker Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hecker Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Stready is proving a slippery customer.
Stready has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hecker Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stready is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hecker Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Stready to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hecker Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Armstrong (ranked 25307 p4p, 4232 weight class) and Kid Old Young (ranked 139 p4p, 169 weight class). Kid Old Young looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Old Young!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old Young gets a clinch.
Old Young manages to break the clinch.
Old Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Old Young improves position.
Old Young has picked Armstrong up - he's going for a ride! Old Young dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Old Young seems content to control.
Old Young stands up and beckons Armstrong to join him on the feet.
Old Young instigates a clinch.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Old Young is keeping busy.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Old Young to keep the fight standing.
Old Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Young scores with a head kick. Armstrong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Old Young avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
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!
Old Young rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Old Young gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Old Young looks winded!
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Old Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Old Young, into his guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Old Young controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Old Young has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Old Young uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Kid Old Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Old Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Old Young.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Old Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Old Young circles away.
Old Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Old Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Old Young moves into the clinch.
Old Young is looking for a takedown.
George Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Old Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Young has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Armstrong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Old Young.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Old Young takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been informed that Old Young has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Old Young to his feet.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Old Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong shoots in but Old Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Old Young 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.
Old Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Old Young won't allow it.
Old Young tries for a takedown. No joy.
Old Young is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Old Young as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Young gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Old Young is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
Old Young is breathing heavily.
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Old Young is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 5671 p4p, 6133 weight class) and Randy Stone (ranked 487 p4p, 501 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabib Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Ferguson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stone from advancing position.
Stone misses with a head shot. Ferguson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone trying to control here.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson works his way into side control.
Stone is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson taking a breather here.
Ferguson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works to advance to full mount. Stone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stone wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 It looks like Randy Stone has been cut.
Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferguson.
Ferguson working for a submission but Stone is keeping him at bay.
Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Stone gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws out a leg kick but Ferguson moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Stone looks winded!
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Randy Stone's cut even more.
A nice combination there by Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson lands with an overhand left.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Stone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khabib Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson has his feet on Stone's thighs here. He's pushed Stone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson made sure to mention his sponsor, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lester Karnage (ranked 5218 p4p, 6594 weight class) and Dennis Jorge (ranked 566 p4p, 621 weight class). Dennis Jorge 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Karnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karnage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karnage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorge misses with a few strikes there.
Karnage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorge.
Jorge walks into a jab.
Karnage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karnage misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorge trying to control the position but instead, Karnage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jorge into the cage.
Karnage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Karnage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karnage avoids it.
Jorge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnage lands with a left to the head.
Jorge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorge trying to land knees to the body.
Karnage lands with a light punch inside.
Jorge trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karnage.
Karnage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge stalls.
Karnage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Karnage.
Jorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karnage is defending well for now.
Karnage lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnage.
Karnage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Karnage lands a shoulder strike.
Karnage scores with a shoulder strike.
Karnage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Jorge is rocked!
Jorge looks winded!
Karnage dips a shoulder and cracks Jorge with a mighty uppercut! Jorge falls back against the cage and Karnage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jorge 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 - Karnage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Karnage!
A relieved looking Lester Karnage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Werdum (ranked 3826 p4p, 24950 weight class) and Ding Dong (ranked 470 p4p, 715 weight class). Ding Dong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Werdum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Werdum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Werdum misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong can't break the clinch.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Werdum.
It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Werdum has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Dong looks winded!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Werdum keeps him there for the moment.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Werdum misses with the head strike.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Werdum.
Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Werdum is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werdum biding his time, looking for the opening.
Werdum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Werdum throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Werdum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson Werdum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Werdum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees 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!
Werdum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum working aggressively here.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdum lands with a right to the head.
Werdum swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werdum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Werdum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Werdum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Werdum controlling the action here.
Werdum works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum stands up.
Werdum has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
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.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dong regains guard immediately.
Dong is wriggling around but Werdum manages to pass to half guard.
Anderson Werdum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Werdum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dong to get to his feet.
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Werdum has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Werdum clinches.
Werdum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdum has him pressed against the cage.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werdum lands a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum is trying to trip Dong. He has hold of a leg but Dong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Werdum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Werdum is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Werdum.
Werdum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dong, up you get!
Werdum clinches up against the cage.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Werdum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum pushes down on Dong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Werdum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Werdum manages to mount him!
Werdum content just to control the position here.
Werdum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Werdum lands a front kick.
Werdum forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum has clasped his hands together around Dong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dong bucks up and tries to throw Werdum off but instead Werdum has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Werdum is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ding Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Werdum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum 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 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ding Dong spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky.. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 5701 p4p, 3636 weight class) and Aleksi Ollila (ranked 578 p4p, 451 weight class). Aleksi Ollila 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Ollila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson takes one to the side of the head.
Benson misses with a takedown
and Ollila counters with a nice uppercut.
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Ollila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Ollila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ollila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson jumps guard.
Ollila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ollila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ollila postures up.
Ollila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ollila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ollila wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
Benson pulls Ollila in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson has a closed guard, preventing Ollila from standing up.
Ollila is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Ollila from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benson tries for a takedown but Ollila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ollila lands a head shot.
Ollila digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Ollila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ollila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ollila scores with a body shot.
Benson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson fails with the takedown
and Ollila counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ollila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benson takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ollila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ollila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ollila digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Ollila has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ollila connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Benson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ollila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Ollila!
A victorious Aleksi Ollila thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demi Dawn (ranked 4268 p4p, 4545 weight class) and Ralph Smith (ranked 509 p4p, 532 weight class). Demi Dawn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demi Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Dawn.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn misses the shot to the body.
Dawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Dawn throws a combination that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith looks to land a combination but Dawn avoids it well.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dawn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dawn against the cage but Dawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
A combination from Dawn does no damage.
Smith with the counter takedown but Dawn avoids it easily.
Dawn tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Dawn digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Dawn.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn misses with the combination.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demi Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a right hand that Dawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawn also avoids with ease.
Dawn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawn was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dawn. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Dawn does no damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawn as he jumps to the side.
Smith moves forwards but Dawn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawn fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawn is just out of range.
Dawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Dawn misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dawn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
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 Demi Dawn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith thuds his right hand into Dawn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith working away.
Dawn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Dawn's hands, connecting with Dawn's forehead.
Dawn trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the pace.
Dawn is looking to escape.
Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dawn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawn wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawn wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn staying out of range there.
Dawn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dawn looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
As Dawn backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all.
Dawn throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawn.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawn slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Dawn was well out of range.
Demi Dawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawn manages to avoid it.
Dawn stuffs the takedown.
Dawn is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith takes a swing at Dawn's ribcage but misses.
Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dawn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawn is looking to clinch.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawn with a body shot.
Dawn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Dawn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawn scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn misses with an uppercut.
Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dawn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawn ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dawn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demi Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith feints a jab promting Dawn to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dawn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dawn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Dawn both land. Nice combination.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith advances to half guard.
Ralph Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith is putting a hurting on Dawn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demi Dawn.
I think Dawn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demi Dawn!
During a confident post fight interview, Demi Dawn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quellon Blacksea (ranked 3738 p4p, 4326 weight class) and Marian Bartos (ranked 377 p4p, 419 weight class). Quellon Blacksea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Quellon Blacksea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Bartos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartos misses with a takedown
letting Blacksea counter with a right hand.
Blacksea connects with a right hand. Bartos shakes it off.
Bartos drops his hands momentarily and Blacksea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bartos shoots and misses
and Blacksea counters with a straight right hand.
Bartos shoots and misses
and Blacksea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartos is rocked!
Quellon Blacksea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Bartos.
Bartos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blacksea closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bartos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quellon Blacksea!
Quellon Blacksea is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Branca (ranked 2624 p4p, 3212 weight class) and Theo Long (ranked 341 p4p, 417 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinando Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Long!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca drives through and clinches with Long against the cage.
Long has hold of one of Branca's legs. Branca is fighting the takedown attempt but Long gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Branca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Branca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Long wants to pass the guard but Branca is keeping the position.
Branca tries to strike from the bottom.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Branca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long pushes down on Branca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Branca wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Branca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branca wants to get back to full guard.
Branca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branca is keeping the position for now.
Branca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Long is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Long keeping moving, preventing Branca from controlling successfully.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Branca is in close to Long's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Long is looking to cinch up a triangle. Branca throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Long's body to avoid the submission. Long has instead reached around Branca's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Long arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Theo Long!
A very excited looking Theo Long made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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