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DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prabowo Subianto (ranked 5231 p4p, 5696 weight class) and Otavio Mesido (ranked 460 p4p, 474 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Prabowo Subianto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Prabowo Subianto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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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 Sydney, Prabowo Subianto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otavio Mesido!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subianto misses with a two punch combination.
Mesido shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mesido displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Subianto throws out the jab.
Subianto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Subianto misses the jab.
Mesido is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Subianto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Subianto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesido.
Subianto throws a jab when Mesido was well out of range.
Mesido ducks under a wild hook from Subianto.
Subianto misses with a straight left.
Mesido scores with a hook.
Subianto throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesido.
Mesido misses with a looping right.
Mesido takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Subianto misses with a looping left.
Subianto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Subianto misses.
Mesido drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Subianto defends it well.
Mesido walks into a straight right hand from Subianto.
Subianto misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subianto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Subianto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mesido moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesido moves out of range of the strikes.
Subianto throws an overhand right that lands on Mesido's shoulder, as Mesido tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Subianto.
Subianto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mesido uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Subianto.
Subianto misses the jab.
Mesido looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mesido slips under a jab from Subianto.
Subianto throws a lazy right hand but Mesido sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prabowo Subianto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesido throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Subianto misses its intended target.
Subianto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesido counters with a takedown into side control.
Subianto wants to get back to his feet but Mesido is dominant here and he's now got Subianto's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesido has his arm under Subianto's chin here. Game over son! Mesido squeezes tightly and Subianto is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otavio Mesido!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Eriksen (ranked 6062 p4p, 6069 weight class) and Arnar Sigurdsson (ranked 485 p4p, 487 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Eriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen misses with a hook
and Sigurdsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eriksen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eriksen throws a right hand that misses
and Sigurdsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eriksen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eriksen misses with a hook
and Sigurdsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sigurdsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eriksen.
Sigurdsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eriksen.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook.
Eriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sigurdsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigurdsson jabs Eriksen right on the nose. Eriksen blinks but takes it well.
Sigurdsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksen. Eriksen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sigurdsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sigurdsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksen.
Eriksen walks into a stiff left hand from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Eriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Eriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Sigurdsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Eriksen misses.
The crowd cheers as Sigurdsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Eriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigurdsson throws the left hand but Eriksen avoids the punch easily.
Sigurdsson punishes Eriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eriksen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sigurdsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sigurdsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sigurdsson scores with a jab. Eriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eriksen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigurdsson cracks Eriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eriksen scores with a nice head shot.
Eriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eriksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sigurdsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eriksen misses with a hook
and Sigurdsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigurdsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Eriksen is rocked!
Sigurdsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Eriksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eriksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigurdsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eriksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eriksen misses with a left hand
and Sigurdsson counters with a huge left! Eriksen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sigurdsson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eriksen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sigurdsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnar Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 3305 p4p, 2752 weight class) and Marco Simic (ranked 161 p4p, 141 weight class). Imanari comes to the ring accompanied by Yoshida Brothers: Rising. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Simic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simic throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Simic jabs at Imanari's body.
Simic slaps away a takedown attempt from Imanari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Simic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Imanari rushes Simic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Simic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simic misses with some punches.
Simic throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Simic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simic.
Simic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari decides to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Imanari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Imanari is tightening it up a little... Simic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Imanari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Imanari!
In his post fight interview, Kazuo Imanari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Escobar (ranked 3225 p4p, 3978 weight class) and Peter Rasco (ranked 401 p4p, 464 weight class). Rasco has chosen Without me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Peter Rasco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Rasco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasco pulls guard.
Rasco keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Rasco wants to hit a sweep here but Escobar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rasco there!
Escobar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Escobar.
Rasco is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasco wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
As Escobar backs off Rasco throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Rasco turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar keeps control of Rasco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar pulls guard successfully.
Rasco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rasco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Rasco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Escobar!
Dante Escobar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Leopoldo (ranked 3191 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Josh Garner (ranked 450 p4p, 578 weight class). Blake Leopoldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Garner's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Garner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garner counters by clinching up.
Leopoldo pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leopoldo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garner is aware though and is defending well.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner landing with the ground and pound.
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner with a nice head shot there.
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garner defends well.
Garner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. 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.
Garner postures up and lands a big shot to Leopoldo's brow.
Garner lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopoldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leopoldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner is looking to advance position but Leopoldo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Leopoldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garner trying to control from the bottom.
Leopoldo seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.
Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Garner trying to hold on to Leopoldo's head to control him but Leopoldo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Garner is defending well.
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garner sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Blake Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leopoldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopoldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garner just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Garner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leopoldo regains guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Josh Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garner distracts Leopoldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garner has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Garner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 5356 p4p, 6061 weight class) and Nathan Redmon (ranked 210 p4p, 214 weight class). Nathan Redmon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.8lbs 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. Nathan Redmon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Lucas Iv's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Lucas Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Redmon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Iv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redmon keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv postures up in Redmon's guard and throws a big left but Redmon blocks it.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucas Iv postures up in Redmon's guard and throws a big left but Redmon blocks it.
Lucas Iv works over Redmon with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucas Iv 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.
Lucas Iv passes into half guard.
Lucas Iv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redmon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv trying to control the pace.
Lucas Iv working the head and body with strikes.
Lucas Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redmon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redmon wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas Iv winds up and cracks Redmon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Redmon is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redmon taking some punishment here, with Lucas Iv in his half guard.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Redmon's head.
Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Redmon's hands, connecting with Redmon's forehead.
Lucas Iv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redmon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucas Iv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redmon has hold of Lucas Iv's hands but Lucas Iv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is trying to control the action in half guard but Redmon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv trying to control from half guard but Redmon is working away.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Redmon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucas Iv working over Redmon with some ground and pound. Redmon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas Iv lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Redmon looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redmon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lucas Iv connects with a nice short shot to Redmon's temple.
Still in half guard, Lucas Iv seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redmon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucas Iv fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redmon to the ground. Lucas Iv is now in Redmon's guard.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Redmon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Redmon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv works over Redmon with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Redmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redmon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucas Iv uses it to pass to side control.
Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redmon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Lucas Iv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lucas Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redmon keeps working.
Redmon is breathing heavily.
Lucas Iv is really struggling to control Redmon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is putting a hurting on Redmon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lucas Iv is looking to take a break and control but Redmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redmon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucas Iv connects with a decent elbow.
Lucas Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redmon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv has hold of Redmon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Redmon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lucas Iv cranks the arm and Redmon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Redmon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Lucas Iv!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyutskan Ivankov (ranked 5138 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Angelo Bruno (ranked 464 p4p, 347 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyutskan Ivankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Lyutskan Ivankov has been cut.
Ivankov misses with a body shot.
Bruno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bruno clinches up against the ropes.
Ivankov breaks from the clinch.
Ivankov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruno has time to react.
 It looks like Angelo Bruno has been cut.
Ivankov scores with a punch to the head.
Ivankov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivankov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivankov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyutskan Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivankov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruno doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivankov lands with a good body shot.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivankov moves away.
Ivankov tries to clinch but Bruno is having none of it.
Bruno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ivankov moves into range and clinches up with Bruno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno takes a shot to the head.
Ivankov manages to break the clinch.
Bruno throws the left hand but Ivankov avoids the punch easily.
Ivankov digs a good hook to Bruno's body.
Bruno looks winded!
Ivankov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivankov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bruno sprawling to the canvas! Bruno rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ivankov finish him?!
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!
Ivankov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bruno takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ivankov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bruno bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyutskan Ivankov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel King (ranked 3239 p4p, 3109 weight class) and Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 378 p4p, 365 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalishnikov wants to clinch.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalishnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalishnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalishnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalishnikov scores with a nice right hand.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Kalishnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King slips a jab and a cross from Kalishnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalishnikov.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lands a jab to the head.
Kalishnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalishnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Kalishnikov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalishnikov avoids the body shot from King.
Daniel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with an uppercut. Kalishnikov saw that one coming.
King takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Kalishnikov there.
Kalishnikov lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King with a nice cross.
Kalishnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalishnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Kalishnikov misses.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalishnikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King sets himself, and Kalishnikov steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
Kalishnikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalishnikov wants to clinch.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalishnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
A swing and a miss from Kalishnikov.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalishnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body punch but Kalishnikov moves out of range.
Kalishnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kalishnikov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalishnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalishnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalishnikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalishnikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishnikov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalishnikov misses the target.
Kalishnikov wants to clinch.
Kalishnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kalishnikov lands.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalishnikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalishnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalishnikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
King trying to stall but Kalishnikov improves his position.
King pushes Kalishnikov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is struggling to control the position.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalishnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalishnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King taking a breather.
King manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kalishnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King looks to throw the jab but Kalishnikov is out of range.
Vladimir Kalishnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalishnikov to score with a decent uppercut.
King stuns Kalishnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov misses with a straight left.
King is looking to counter punch.
Kalishnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws out a loose jab but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalishnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King misses the shot to the body.
Kalishnikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalishnikov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King throws a hook but Kalishnikov avoids it easily.
Kalishnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kalishnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tests Kalishnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalishnikov misses with an uppercut.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King thuds his right hand into Kalishnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalishnikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalishnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from King.
A big right from King misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalishnikov. That snapped King's head back.
Jab, jab by Kalishnikov - just one landing.
Kalishnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalishnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalishnikov thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalishnikov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King misses the body punch
enabling Kalishnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalishnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalishnikov.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalishnikov at a distance.
King slips under a jab.
King misses the body punch
and Kalishnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalishnikov.
King throws a shot from downtown. Kalishnikov moves away and avoids it.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Kalishnikov seems unphased.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook.
Kalishnikov tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalishnikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalishnikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalishnikov cracks King with a good jab.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalishnikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalishnikov misses with a straight left.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch up.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Kalishnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishnikov manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kalishnikov.
King looks to land a right hand but Kalishnikov moved out of range.
Kalishnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King moves away from the strike by Kalishnikov.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalishnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalishnikov.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a hook to the side of Kalishnikov's head but Kalishnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalishnikov thuds a left hand into King's body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Kalishnikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kalishnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalishnikov clinches up with King and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from King.
Kalishnikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalishnikov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kalishnikov.
A big left from King misses.
Kalishnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalishnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalishnikov throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Kalishnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Kalishnikov's shoulder, as Kalishnikov tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a body shot.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalishnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Kalishnikov wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Kalishnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Kalishnikov - just one landing.
Kalishnikov moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov lands a body punch.
Kalishnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalishnikov lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalishnikov lands a right hand.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalishnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalishnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King blocking some punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalishnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalishnikov has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A shot in the inside from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov working aggressively here.
Kalishnikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalishnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
King can't break the clinch.
King tries a body shot but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Kalishnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
King taking a breather.
Kalishnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kalishnikov on the inside.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalishnikov gets an underhook and turns King into the ropes.
Kalishnikov misses with some punches.
Kalishnikov has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Kalishnikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kalishnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Kalishnikov tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King prevents a body shot from Kalishnikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kalishnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalishnikov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Vladimir Kalishnikov wins by unanimous decision!
Vladimir Kalishnikov 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stevens (ranked 1851 p4p, 4643 weight class) and Killua ZOldick (ranked 229 p4p, 484 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killua ZOldick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens lands a right hook to the body.
ZOldick wants to clinch
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has ZOldick backing up. ZOldick nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
ZOldick tries to clinch up
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ZOldick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ZOldick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ZOldick wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Stevens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens connects with the punch.
 ZOldick is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevens.
ZOldick is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
ZOldick tries to clinch
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
ZOldick looks winded!
Stevens lunges in with a left hook that violently twists ZOldick head around and knocks him out cold! Stevens hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Stevens!
Chris Stevens is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Chris Stevens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Gouveia (ranked 2084 p4p, 3200 weight class) and John Combs (ranked 229 p4p, 331 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Gouveia!
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, John Combs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Combs.
Gouveia misses with a straight left.
Gouveia swings for the body but Combs moves out of range.
Combs lands a nice shot to the body.
Gouveia moves into range and clinches up with Combs.
Gouveia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gouveia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gouveia keeping moving, preventing Combs from controlling successfully.
Combs is posturing up here but Gouveia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Combs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Combs has to tap! Slick submission there by Gouveia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pascal Gouveia!
Pascal Gouveia is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pascal Gouveia 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.
The defeated John Combs had this to say: 'I can't wait for for the rematch.'.
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