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HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cadderly Bonaduce (ranked 4538 p4p, 3912 weight class) and John Bessant (ranked 574 p4p, 513 weight class). John Bessant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cadderly Bonaduce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bessant!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaduce moves away.
Bonaduce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonaduce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce throws the kick towards the body but Bessant avoids it.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce misses with a head kick.
Bessant misses with a hook. Bonaduce ducked under it nicely.
Bonaduce scores with a push kick.
Bonaduce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant lands with a right hand.
Bessant sizes up Bonaduce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonaduce throws a combination that misses
and Bessant counters by clinching up.
Bessant dodges an elbow strike from Bonaduce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaduce misses with a knee to the head.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bessant presses Bonaduce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaduce prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant has Bonaduce pressed against the cage.
Bonaduce missing with knees to the body.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaduce or not.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonaduce up against the cage.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaduce just leaning against Bessant, taking a breather.
Bessant digs a right hand into Bonaduce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonaduce's gas tank.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaduce controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Bonaduce's ribcage. Bonaduce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonaduce blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bonaduce missing with knees to the body.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonaduces head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant is struggling to control the position.
Bessant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bessant tries a body shot but Bonaduce blocks it.
Bonaduce blocks an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaduce.
Bessant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaduce backwards.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Cadderly Bonaduce has been cut.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaduce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Bonaduce in his tracks for a moment.
Bonaduce avoids a wild elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant cracks Bonaduce with a nice body shot.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bessant cracks Bonaduce with a nice body shot.
Bonaduce is breathing heavily.
Bessant just leaning against Bonaduce, taking a breather.
Bonaduce dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bonaduce tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
Bessant stalling against the cage.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonaduce blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonaduces head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaduce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Bonaduce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bessant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonaduce is trying to maintain a safe position but Bessant gets an underhook and turns Bonaduce into the cage.
Bonaduce prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bonaduce misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaduce or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bonaduce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
Bonaduce stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant is working Bonaduce over against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Bonaduce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadderly Bonaduce's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonaduce throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bessant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bessant is working Bonaduce over against the cage.
John Bessant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Bessant.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant stalling.
Bonaduce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaduce backwards.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
Bonaduce stalling in the clinch but Bessant improves position.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
Bessant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bessant scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Bonaduce is rocked!
Cadderly Bonaduce's cut is getting worse.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Bonaduce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Bonaduce in his tracks for a moment.
Bessant throws a big uppercut that drops Bonaduce! More strikes from Bessant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bonaduce lies dazed against the cage as Bessant celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Semenov (ranked 2795 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Kuuri Sando (ranked 367 p4p, 395 weight class). Kirill Semenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuri Sando!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sando looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenov misses the target.
Semenov with a hook.
Semenov scores with a nice head shot.
Sando closes the distance and pushes Semenov back into the cage.
Semenov blocks an elbow strike from Sando.
Sando misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sando obliges.
Sando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Semenov tries to circle away but Sando has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sando just misses with a elbow thrown towards Semenov's brow.
Semenov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semenov's efforts to push away.
Sando tries to land a knee to the head but Semenov blocks with his arms.
Semenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sando gets a clinch.
Sando pushes off an throws an elbow but Semenov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov tries to break free but Sando pushes him back against the cage.
Semenov takes an elbow to the temple.
Semenov prevents a body shot from Sando.
Our sources have told us that Semenov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenov.
Sando misses with a punch to the body.
Sando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenov avoids it.
Sando misses with a knee strike.
Sando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenov avoids it.
Sando lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Semenov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sando lands an elbow inside that Semenov shrugs off.
Semenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semenov blocks a leg kick.
Semenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sando doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Semenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov closes the distance and clinches.
Sando swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenov avoids it.
Semenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sando scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sando won't allow it.
Semenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sando backwards.
Sando misses with a body punch.
Semenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Semenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenov breaks from the clinch.
Kirill Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Sando avoids nicely.
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sando is just out of range.
Sando throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sando misses.
Sando throws a wild body kick that Semenov sees coming a mile off.
Semenov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Semenov.
Sando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semenov blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenov breaks the clinch.
Sando rushes Semenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sando tries to land knees in the clinch but Semenov avoids the damage to the body.
Sando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Semenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenov breaks the clinch.
Semenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Sando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Semenov avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Semenov misses.
Sando slips under a jab.
Sando is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirill Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuuri Sando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirill Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sando on the side of the head.
Semenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov scores with a three punch combo!
Sando has a takedown stuffed.
Semenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Semenov connects with a jab.
 Sando is rocked!
Sando walks straight into a right hand from Semenov - that's dropped him! Semenov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sando from any more punishment! Sando complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kirill Semenov!
A relieved looking Kirill Semenov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Babinski (ranked 1954 p4p, 2007 weight class) and Sergey Telegin (ranked 212 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Telegin.
Babinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Babinski misses.
Telegin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Babinski misses with a jab to the body
and Telegin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Telegin throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
Telegin shoots in and gets a takedown into Babinski's guard.
Telegin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babinski dives on top into guard.
Telegin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin working for submissions but it's allowed Babinski to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin gets back to full guard.
Telegin looking to control.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Telegin on the ground.
Telegin has an active guard here but Babinski has managed to pass into half guard.
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Babinski not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin trying to hold on to Babinski's head to control him but Babinski postures up.
Telegin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Telegin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Telegin being controlled here, momentarily.
Telegin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babinski has passed into half guard!
Telegin won't allow Babinski to pass to mount.
Telegin is looking for a sweep. Babinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babinski wants to stand but Telegin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Telegin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babinski wants to get up but he can't break Telegin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Telegin working for a triangle but Babinski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Babinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Telegin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babinski has managed to get both his arms back between Telegin's legs - danger averted.
Babinski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Telegin throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telegin throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sergey Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Telegin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Telegin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Babinski cracks Telegin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Telegin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Babinski finish him?
Telegin is rocked!
Babinski lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Telegin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Babinski from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Telegin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Babinski 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Forky Fork (ranked 2325 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 138 p4p, 147 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forky Fork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fork misses with a series of wild punches.
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Fork pushes him off.
Fork was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fork connects with a nice looking jab.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fork lands a nice shot to the body.
Fork moves out of range as Catch Wrestler strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Fork as he connects with a hook.
Fork lands the left hand.
Fork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catch Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fork slaps away a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fork keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab when Fork was well out of range.
Fork misses with a wild body shot.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fork pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fork tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fork.
Catch Wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fork scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fork scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fork throws out a loose jab but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fork keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Forky Fork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Fork throws a big shot that misses.
Catch Wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Fork circles away.
Fork misses with an uppercut.
Fork scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Fork misses the target.
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fork.
Catch Wrestler feints the counter takedown.
Fork swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fork as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Fork as he connects with a hook.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Catch Wrestler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fork lands a jab to Catch Wrestler's midsection.
Fork is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fork avoids it really well and circles away.
Fork throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Fork misses.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Catch Wrestler moves forwards but Fork connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fork swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fork misses its intended target.
Fork just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Catch Wrestler misses.
Fork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Catch Wrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Fork gets double underhooks and turns Catch Wrestler into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Fork misses its target.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fork quickly recovers to half guard.
Fork is holding on to half guard well.
Fork wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fork defending well though.
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fork is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is pressing down on Fork's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fork is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fork has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fork is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fork trying to control from the bottom.
Fork is concentrating on defense, preventing Catch Wrestler from advancing position.
Fork might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fork looking for submissions off his back.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Fork wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fork moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fork working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler drops back looking for a leg! Fork is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fork manages to kick Catch Wrestler off! Catch Wrestler jumps back into Fork's guard.
Fork keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forky Fork dominated that round.
That's time! Fork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fork lands with an uppercut that bounces Catch Wrestler off the cage and back into range.
Fork uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Fork misses with a hook to the body
and Catch Wrestler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Fork's attempts to control the position.
Catch Wrestler thows a huge punch but Fork dodges it nicely.
Fork blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Catch Wrestler is working for a kimura but Fork is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fork keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fork keeping control of the position.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Catch Wrestler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Fork is keeping him busy.
Fork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Fork is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fork is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catch Wrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fork.
Fork leaves Catch Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Forky Fork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fork pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fork misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Catch Wrestler counters with a shoot takedown. Fork fights it but they end up in guard.
Catch Wrestler throwing strikes but missing.
Fork looking to control.
Fork controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fork is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fork swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fork is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catch Wrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fork trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Fork, which made it look bad.
Fork dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fork cracks Catch Wrestler with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Fork circles away.
Fork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catch Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Fork is avoiding it.
Fork gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fork.
Fork lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Catch Wrestler at a distance.
Fork swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Fork is defending well.
Fork defending against the ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fork is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fork can't do much from the bottom here.
Fork is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Fork wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fork.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
Catch Wrestler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fork with a body shot.
Fork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Catch Wrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up.
Catch Wrestler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fork circles away.
A slow jab from Fork misses its intended target.
Fork throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catch Wrestler ducks under a wild hook from Fork.
Catch Wrestler defending well as Fork loads up on a big left hand.
Fork swings for the body but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fork seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Catch Wrestler.
A little feinted left hand from Fork on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forky Fork is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fork.
Fork swings for the body but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler moves into the clinch successfully.
Fork lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fork works on Catch Wrestler's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fork escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fork throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Fork throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
Fork swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Fork throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catch Wrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fork looking to score a takedown here. Catch Wrestler is defending well but Fork drives through and ends up in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fork passes into side control.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control Fork's posture but Fork avoids it.
Catch Wrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fork avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fork seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fork controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fork defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fork sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fork throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Fork.
Fork fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catch Wrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fork connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catch Wrestler scrambles back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Fork moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler staying out of range there.
Catch Wrestler with the counter takedown but Fork avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fork.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
Fork swings for the body but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Fork is having none of it.
Fork with a hook.
Catch Wrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fork defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Forky Fork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fork.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forky Fork showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fork 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forky Fork!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Kirchen (ranked 1963 p4p, 2170 weight class) and Nick Rodriguez (ranked 214 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 London, Henri Kirchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirchen is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kirchen is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Kirchen looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirchen, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kirchen'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez stands and throws Kirchen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Kirchen is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirchen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Kirchen blocks the move with his legs.
Kirchen is trying to improve his position.
Kirchen prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kirchen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez has knee on belly momentarily but Kirchen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirchen gets back to full guard.
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.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirchen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirchen is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirchen is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirchen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez feints and as Kirchen raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirchen is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Kirchen working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirchen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Kirchen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
Kirchen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kirchen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Kirchen controlling him for the moment.
Kirchen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirchen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Kirchen is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen works his way into side control.
Kirchen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez is not content to let Kirchen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henri Kirchen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirchen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kirchen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirchen!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Kirchen is working away.
Rodriguez controlling the position from side mount.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Kirchen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirchen struggling a bit here.
Kirchen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirchen defends it well.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Kirchen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirchen is holding on for now.
Kirchen gets full guard.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kirchen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kirchen stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Kirchen has passed into half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kirchen tries to pass.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirchen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirchen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirchen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirchen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kirchen counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirchen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Kirchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Kirchen won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simeoni Jukola (ranked 1576 p4p, 1464 weight class) and Shamus Murphy (ranked 211 p4p, 195 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simeoni Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a left to the body.
Murphy slips under a jab from Jukola.
Jukola slips under a jab from Murphy.
Jukola lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Jukola backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Murphy drops Jukola with a big left hand! Jukola is injured, injured bad! Murphy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 816 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Dillon Van Barle (ranked 113 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Van Barle.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Van Barle slips the punch.
A head kick by Van Barle misses
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Den Born cracks Van Barle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Barle.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Barle is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Barle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Den Born with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Van Barle.
Van Barle misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Barle lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Van Barle moves out of range.
Van Den Born on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Barle. Van Barle obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Barle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Barle.
Van Barle misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Van Barle.
Van Barle throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Van Barle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Barle misses with a jab to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a left to the body.
Van Barle looks winded!
Van Den Born tests Van Barle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Barle misses with a body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Den Born slips a jab and a cross from Van Barle.
Van Barle throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Barle toppling to the canvas! Van Barle scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Van Barle misses.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Van Barle ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Barle also avoids with ease.
Van Barle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Barle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born pounces like a tiger and cracks Van Barle with a vicious hook! Van Barle is down but not out! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 1083 p4p, 937 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 149 p4p, 129 weight class). Vanorden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Squad King Karter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
Solo attempts a counter takedown but Vanorden avoids it well and moves away.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden avoids it really well and circles away.
Solo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vanorden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solo.
Solo slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Solo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanorden to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Solo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanorden tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanorden to the ground. Vanorden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Vanorden.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Solo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Solo's body.
Solo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses
and Solo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Solo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanorden's head.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden seems keen to control Solo's posture.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo is fighting to break Vanorden's control of his arms but Vanorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Vanorden's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Solo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanorden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vanorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo is working Vanorden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanorden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Solo controls Vanorden momentarily but Vanorden frees himself.
Solo keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Vanorden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vanorden wants to get up but he can't break Solo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Solo walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanorden sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Vanorden.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solo has time to react.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Solo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanorden's hands.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo shoots in but Vanorden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
Vanorden connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanorden's waist but Vanorden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solo off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanorden sprawls well. Vanorden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanorden stuffs the takedown.
Vanorden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solo.
Solo slips a jab from Vanorden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Solo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanorden, which made it look bad.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Vanorden as Solo shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Solo counters with a takedown into side control.
Vanorden manages to get back to half guard.
Vanorden manages to get to full guard.
Vanorden is adopting a defensive guard.
Vanorden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solo looking to control.
Vanorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vanorden being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo is pulling down on Vanorden's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanorden, at least for the moment.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Solo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vanorden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden 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!
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanorden as he jumps to the side.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanorden pinned against the cage. Vanorden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo dives in and scores a takedown into Vanorden's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vanorden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vanorden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaycen Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanorden, not yet.
Vanorden pulls Solo in to control the position.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Vanorden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanorden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vanorden prevents Solo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is looking to control Vanorden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Vanorden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Vanorden the control monster continue. Boring.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Solo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanorden passes to full mount!
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Solo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo manages to control the position for a moment.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaycen Solo was interviewed post fight and said 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slash Slingin (ranked 393 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Luis Pinto (ranked 60 p4p, 190 weight class). Slingin's entrance music is Addicted to Pain. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slash Slingin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Slingin is just out of range.
Slingin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slingin throws the left hand but Pinto avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slingin moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Slingin does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
A big left from Slingin misses.
Slingin lands a right hook to the body.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Slingin is out of range.
Slingin shoots for a takedown but Pinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slingin. That's going to slow Pinto down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Slingin slips the punch.
Slingin dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slingin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards.
Slingin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slingin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto works the jab nicely.
Slingin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinto cracks a nice hook into Slingin's ribs.
Pinto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinto thuds a left hand into Slingin's body.
Slingin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slingin misses with a hook.
Slingin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slingin won't allow Pinto to sweep him here.
Pinto trying to control the position.
Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slingin escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slingin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pinto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto holding on.
Slingin scoring with punches and elbows.
Slingin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinto, who protects the arm well.
Pinto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slingin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slingin lands strikes from half guard.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slingin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pinto taking some punishment here, with Slingin in his half guard.
Slingin wants to control but Pinto is keeping him busy.
Slingin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands with a punch from half guard.
Slingin controlling the action here.
Slingin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slingin.
Slingin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinto controlling the position for now.
Pinto taking some punishment here, with Slingin in his half guard.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.
Pinto won't allow Slingin to pass to mount.
Slingin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Slingin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slingin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinto is just riding it out for now. Slingin eventually gives up the hold.
Pinto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slingin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slingin stalling away here and it's allowed Pinto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slingin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pinto has locked up a guillotine! Pinto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Slingin is holding on here and Pinto must be using up a lot of energy. Slingin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pinto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Wanker (ranked 228 p4p, 731 weight class) and Matt Curtis (ranked 11 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Massive Wanker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wanker stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wanker clinches.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wanker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short left from Wanker.
Wanker pulls guard.
Curtis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curtis defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Curtis rolls with it to try and escape but Wanker cranks on the arm and Curtis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massive Wanker!
Massive Wanker retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Massive Wanker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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pop
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