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CMMA 27 Blacksea vs Penn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keller Hoyt (ranked 7052 p4p, 5426 weight class) and Jamie Hudson (ranked 513 p4p, 457 weight class). Keller Hoyt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keller Hoyt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hudson sprawls well. Hudson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoyt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoyt gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Hoyt manages to retain guard.
Hudson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoyt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson trying to control but Hoyt is working from the bottom.
Hudson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyt trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoyt is breathing heavily.
Hoyt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson trying to control but Hoyt is working from the bottom.
Hudson works over Hoyt with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Hoyt keeps moving.
Hudson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
That's two 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.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyt is keeping the position for now.
Hudson cracks Hoyt with a solid left hand.
Hudson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hudson is working Hoyt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudson looking to sit in guard and control but Hoyt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hudson pulls Hoyt in close to prevent any damage.
Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyt is one step ahead there.
Hoyt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to keep Hoyt in close.
Hoyt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoyt scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoyt wants to pass the guard but Hudson is keeping the position.
Hudson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hoyt has passed into side control.
Hudson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Hudson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoyt tries for a takedown but Hudson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hudson wants to clinch up but Hoyt keeps it at a distance.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoyt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hudson is nestled in close to Hoyt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson passes to full mount!
Hudson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudson lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hudson cracks Hoyt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the head.
Hudson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hoyt scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hudson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hudson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Hudson!
Jamie Hudson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Appolo Hectus (ranked 6351 p4p, 6557 weight class) and Julian Tremblay (ranked 561 p4p, 569 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Appolo Hectus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tremblay misses with a wild body shot.
Hectus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tremblay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hectus misses with a hook.
Tremblay's corner calls for a 1-2. Tremblay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tremblay cracks Hectus with an open hand slap.
Tremblay throws a head kick that misses.
Hectus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tremblay throws a front kick aimed at Hectus's knee but Hectus avoids it well.
Hectus clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut
and Hectus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tremblay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hectus has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hectus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tremblay up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tremblay.
Hectus can't get the takedown.
Tremblay wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tremblay.
Tremblay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tremblay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hectus's head backwards.
Hectus slips a jab from Tremblay.
Hectus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Hectus is rocked!
Tremblay feints with a jab and clips Hectus right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hectus is sent crashing into the canvas and Tremblay leaps in for the kill! Hectus tries to get to his feet but Tremblay is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hectus is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Tremblay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pengworm The Merciless (ranked 4511 p4p, 5331 weight class) and Andal Kosier (ranked 499 p4p, 532 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pengworm The Merciless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andal Kosier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Merciless.
The Merciless stuffs the takedown.
The Merciless throws a series of punches but Kosier avoids them all with ease.
The Merciless dips to his left and cracks Kosier with an uppercut!
 It looks like Andal Kosier has been cut.
Pengworm The Merciless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosier pushes The Merciless up against the cage in a clinch.
The Merciless is trying to pull guard but Kosier has him pressed against the cage.
Kosier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Merciless throws a combination that misses
and Kosier counters by clinching up.
Kosier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Merciless but The Merciless pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Merciless misses with the combination.
Kosier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Merciless rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Merciless misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosier misses with a takedown attempt
and The Merciless counters with a nice uppercut.
Pengworm The Merciless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andal Kosier.
Kosier seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. The Merciless shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kosier is backing up but The Merciless catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kosier covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! The Merciless Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pengworm The Merciless!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kev Scott (ranked 4078 p4p, 24597 weight class) and Josh Roughan (ranked 432 p4p, 604 weight class). Josh Roughan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Roughan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Roughan.
Roughan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roughan tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
Scott wants the takedown. Roughan is fighting it off but Scott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roughan's guard against the cage.
Roughan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roughan's guard.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is in close to Roughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roughan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Roughan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roughan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Roughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is looking to stand up but Roughan won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roughan trying to control the position.
Scott pushing down on Roughan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roughan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Roughan is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
Scott trying to control the hands but Roughan won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roughan gets his way!
Scott rolls, trying to escape but Roughan keeps control of the position.
Scott has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Roughan working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to get back to his feet but Roughan is in full control for now.
Scott fending off the submission attempt from Roughan.
Roughan working for the choke.
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Roughan gets his hands free as Scott looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roughan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Roughan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Roughan let's go of the attempt for now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott wants to control his opponent's hands but Roughan gets his hands free.
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott turns into Roughan and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roughan!
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roughan has worked his arm free - good work by Roughan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls the position from side control.
Roughan tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scott easily slips into full mount!
Roughan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Kev Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roughan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott trying to control but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Roughan is squirming around nicely.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roughan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Roughan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roughan is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott prevents Roughan from improving his position.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Roughan defends the submission attempt.
Roughan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Roughan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan has his arm trapped.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roughan can do to turn this around?
Roughan is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott working away.
Scott wants to stand but Roughan is controlling his arm.
Roughan being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roughan manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Scott.
Roughan actively working from the bottom here.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Roughan is defending the position.
Roughan is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roughan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughan on the ground.
Roughan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
That's two 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.
Scott wants to stand up but Roughan is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roughan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roughan off to one side.
Scott forces Roughan back against the cage and clinches.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roughan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roughan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Josh Roughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roughan tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Roughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roughan looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roughan trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roughan!
Roughan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughan taking shots to the head.
Roughan tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Vasconcelos (ranked 5859 p4p, 3934 weight class) and Andre Krimm (ranked 472 p4p, 391 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vitor Vasconcelos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vitor Vasconcelos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Vasconcelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Krimm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos scores with a jab to the head.
Vasconcelos 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.
Vasconcelos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krimm fails to land the takedown.
Vasconcelos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vasconcelos scores with a hook to the body. Krimm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasconcelos lands with a shot to the body.
Vasconcelos throws a series of strikes that have Krimm backpedaling.
Vasconcelos scores with a jab to the head.
Vasconcelos lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Krimm with that takedown attempt.
Vasconcelos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krimm on his heels. He'll look to pass Krimm's guard now, I'm sure.
Krimm wants to get back to his feet but Vasconcelos passes into half guard.
Vasconcelos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos is nestled in close to Krimm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krimm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasconcelos chips away with some ground and pound.
Krimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasconcelos trying to control but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Krimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krimm working a defensive guard but Vasconcelos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Krimm is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krimm keeps trying to improve his position.
Vasconcelos trying to control the position but Krimm is working away.
Vasconcelos lands an elbow.
Krimm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krimm is not content to let Vasconcelos control the position.
Krimm is looking for a sweep.
Krimm taking a bit of punishment here - Vasconcelos scoring with strikes.
Krimm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasconcelos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Krimm is not content to let Vasconcelos control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Krimm.
Krimm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasconcelos trying to control the action but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Vasconcelos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krimm striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Vasconcelos trying to control the position but Krimm is working away.
Krimm wants to control but Vasconcelos postures up.
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.
Krimm misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vasconcelos looking to control but instead Krimm has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vasconcelos prevents Krimm from improving his position.
Vasconcelos 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.
Krimm is staying active underneath Vasconcelos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vasconcelos trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vasconcelos dominated that round.
That's time! Vasconcelos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasconcelos misses with a wild combination.
Krimm fails with the takedown.
It looked like Vasconcelos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vasconcelos swats away the attempt to clinch by Krimm.
Krimm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasconcelos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krimm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasconcelos.
Krimm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasconcelos finds it's way round the side to connect with Krimm's head.
Krimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasconcelos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Krimm counters with a single leg into guard. Vasconcelos didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krimm is looking to advance position but Vasconcelos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vasconcelos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasconcelos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krimm on the ground.
Vasconcelos avoids the attempt from Krimm to control.
Krimm regains half guard.
Vasconcelos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vasconcelos drops an elbow to the side of Krimm's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasconcelos in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krimm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vasconcelos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vasconcelos wants to free his trapped foot but Krimm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krimm is looking to control Vasconcelos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krimm avoid being mounted?
Vasconcelos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krimm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Vasconcelos.
Krimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasconcelos pulls his head out easily.
Vasconcelos blocks the strikes from Krimm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Vasconcelos connects with a nice short shot to Krimm's temple.
Krimm wants to improve his position but Vasconcelos is controlling well.
Krimm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vasconcelos seems content to control.
Krimm holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vasconcelos passes to full mount!
Krimm is looking to improve his position but Vasconcelos isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasconcelos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krimm is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krimm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krimm is bucking up trying to escape but Vasconcelos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krimm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasconcelos wants to control the pace but Krimm is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krimm is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vasconcelos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Vasconcelos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vasconcelos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krimm is trying to improve his position.
Krimm struggling a bit here.
Vasconcelos scoring with punches from side control.
Krimm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasconcelos wants to control but Krimm is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasconcelos controls the position.
Vitor Vasconcelos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasconcelos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krimm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasconcelos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vasconcelos trying to control the position but Krimm is working away.
Krimm being controlled for a moment.
Krimm tries to improve position but can't.
Vasconcelos has control of an arm but Krimm manages to advance to Vasconcelos's back!
Vasconcelos wants to escape the position.
What can Vasconcelos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos staying busy and making it hard for Krimm to control.
Krimm doesn't have the hooks in and Vasconcelos manages to turn into his guard.
Krimm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasconcelos is aware though and is defending well.
Vasconcelos distracts Krimm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasconcelos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasconcelos trying to control the position from guard on top but Krimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasconcelos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krimm can do to turn this around?
Krimm is looking for a triangle here but Vasconcelos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vasconcelos controlling from side mount.
Vitor Vasconcelos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krimm tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Vasconcelos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krimm down.
Krimm is looking to regain half guard here but Vasconcelos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos advances nicely into full mount.
Vasconcelos lands with some strikes.
Krimm wants to hold on but Vasconcelos pushes him away.
Vasconcelos controlling from the full mount.
Krimm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vasconcelos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasconcelos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andre Krimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krimm actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Vasconcelos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasconcelos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Vasconcelos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diamon Drajevic (ranked 4601 p4p, 4173 weight class) and Adisa Olawale (ranked 498 p4p, 457 weight class). Olawale has chosen Killmonger as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diamon Drajevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Olawale!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drajevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olawale.
Drajevic 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.
Drajevic rushes Olawale and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Drajevic.
Drajevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olawale wants a takedown.
Olawale misses with some punches.
Drajevic looking to slow down the pace here.
Drajevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olawale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olawale cracks Drajevic with a nice body shot.
Olawale is looking for a takedown.
Olawale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olawale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drajevic circles away.
Drajevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diamon Drajevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Olawale.
Olawale drops his hands momentarily and Drajevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Drajevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drajevic lands a leg kick that knocks Olawale off balance momentarily.
Olawale swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olawale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olawale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drajevic swivels and escapes.
Olawale throws a nice looking combination but Drajevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drajevic throws a big counter combination but Olawale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Olawale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drajevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olawale.
Drajevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Olawale misses with a few strikes there.
Drajevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drajevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olawale.
Olawale wants to clinch up but Drajevic keeps it at a distance.
Olawale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drajevic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Drajevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olawale doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olawale with a poor takedown
and Drajevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Olawale is rocked!
Olawale looks winded!
Drajevic cracks Olawale with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Olawale falls to his knees and Drajevic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamon Drajevic!
Adisa Olawale was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll get back soon and prove to all of you and my Nigerian brothers that I am the best.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 4279 p4p, 5418 weight class) and Ricky LaFleur (ranked 508 p4p, 567 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
LaFleur pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
LaFleur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaFleur's efforts to push away.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but LaFleur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for LaFleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from LaFleur.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaFleur tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaFleur to the ground. LaFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LaFleur throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by LaFleur, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaFleur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaFleur has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
LaFleur is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
LaFleur clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
LaFleur tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to clinch there but LaFleur circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaFleur clinches with his opponent.
LaFleur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but LaFleur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaFleur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaFleur is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFleur down to the mat. LaFleur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFleur throws out a powerful jab.
LaFleur has managed to clinch.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie goes for a double leg but LaFleur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LaFleur continues to drive forward.
LaFleur clinches with his opponent.
Gracie prevents a body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by LaFleur.
LaFleur stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur misses with a few strikes there.
LaFleur connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleur swinging wildly here.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaFleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaFleur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LaFleur - that will leave a mark!
LaFleur moves into the clinch.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
LaFleur is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie is fighting to break LaFleur's control of his arms but LaFleur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! LaFleur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFleur manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into LaFleur's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie prevents LaFleur from getting back to his feet.
LaFleur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleur wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie won't allow LaFleur to sweep him here.
LaFleur is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaFleur counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaFleur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFleur gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. LaFleur manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
LaFleur is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LaFleur defends well and Gracie ends up having to push LaFleur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaFleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFleur.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - LaFleur had a free shot at his head there.
LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LaFleur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LaFleur rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaFleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur moves into the clinch successfully.
LaFleur is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaFleur leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but LaFleur manages to get underhooks.
LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaFleur throws a nice inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Gracie backs off LaFleur throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Royler Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaFleur tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
LaFleur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie blocking some punches.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
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!
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LaFleur scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaFleur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
LaFleur connects with a leg kick.
LaFleur sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur 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. This is the final round!
LaFleur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as LaFleur tries to tie him up.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LaFleur clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
LaFleur gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaFleur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royler Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaFleur lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaFleur stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by LaFleur.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFleur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick lands for LaFleur.
LaFleur leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaFleur rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from LaFleur misses.
Jab by LaFleur.
LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFleur is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
LaFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaFleur breaks from the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LaFleur moves into the clinch.
LaFleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaFleur is stalling here.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaFleur pulls his leg out and moves away.
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
LaFleur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaFleur rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is working for takedown but LaFleur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie keeps control of LaFleur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaFleur closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
LaFleur manages to break the clinch.
LaFleur forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Ricky LaFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaFleur drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
LaFleur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFleur can't break the clinch.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots and misses
and LaFleur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Royler Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
LaFleur tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFleur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky LaFleur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Nineteen (ranked 3135 p4p, 4470 weight class) and Giant Zuluzinho (ranked 116 p4p, 145 weight class). Giant Zuluzinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Nineteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Zuluzinho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuluzinho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zuluzinho controlling Nineteen's posture.
Nineteen wants to control from the top but Zuluzinho keeps moving.
Nineteen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nineteen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuluzinho holds on and takes a little breather.
Nineteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zuluzinho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuluzinho, not yet.
Zuluzinho pulls Nineteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nineteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zuluzinho 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nineteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuluzinho is retaining full guard.
Nineteen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zuluzinho is positioning himself well to prevent Nineteen advancing to mount.
Zuluzinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nineteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuluzinho sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuluzinho has his hands clasped together around Nineteen's back. He's all about the action.
Zuluzinho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nineteen trying to mount his opponent but Zuluzinho defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zuluzinho wants to get back to full guard.
Zuluzinho has his hands clasped together around Nineteen's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nineteen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zuluzinho sprawls well initially but Nineteen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuluzinho holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nineteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zuluzinho tries to get to full guard but Nineteen has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is refusing to be controlled, as Nineteen sits in half guard.
Zuluzinho is pressing down on Nineteen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuluzinho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nineteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuluzinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nineteen stopping the sweep attempt from Zuluzinho.
Nineteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zuluzinho controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nineteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuluzinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nineteen fails with the takedown.
Giant Zuluzinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuluzinho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nineteen on his heels. He'll look to pass Nineteen's guard now, I'm sure.
Zuluzinho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nineteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nineteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nineteen trying to control the position.
Nineteen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zuluzinho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Nineteen dominated that round.
That's time! Nineteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuluzinho stuffs the takedown attempt from Nineteen. Nineteen gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Zuluzinho. Beautiful body shot.
Nineteen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nineteen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuluzinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nineteen trying to control but Zuluzinho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinho pulls Nineteen in close to prevent any damage.
Zuluzinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is controlling Nineteen's posture.
Zuluzinho keeping moving, preventing Nineteen from controlling successfully.
Nineteen preventing the sweep.
Zuluzinho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zuluzinho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuluzinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Nineteen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuluzinho passes Nineteen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zuluzinho 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.
Android Nineteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nineteen wants to control but Zuluzinho is keeping busy.
Zuluzinho controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen wants to control but Zuluzinho is keeping busy.
Zuluzinho content to control rather than advance.
Zuluzinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nineteen looking for submissions off his back.
Zuluzinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zuluzinho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nineteen trying to control here.
Zuluzinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zuluzinho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zuluzinho drops an elbow to the side of Nineteen's head.
Zuluzinho lands a big elbow - Nineteen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zuluzinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Zuluzinho!
Giant Zuluzinho 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa (ranked 1983 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 215 p4p, 373 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain throws a right hand that misses
and Of Leipa counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Longchain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Of Leipa s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Longchain misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Longchain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Leipa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Longchain lands a head shot.
Of Leipa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longchain digs a good hook to Of Leipa 's body.
Of Leipa ducks under a wild hook from Longchain.
Longchain 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.
Longchain throws a good cross that connects.
Of Leipa feints and then cracks Longchain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longchain down.
Longchain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Leipa .
The fighters circling - Longchain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Leipa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longchain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Leipa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jim Longchain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchain scores with a hook.
Longchain moves away from the strike by Of Leipa .
Longchain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Leipa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Leipa drops Longchain with a big left hand and mounts him. Longchain is in big trouble!
Longchain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Leipa wants to control the pace but Longchain is squirming around nicely.
Of Leipa controlling the position easily from mount.
Of Leipa moves to the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Leipa misses with punches from the back.
Of Leipa trying to control.
Of Leipa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Longchain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Longchain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Of Leipa is controlling the position but Longchain somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Of Leipa wants to control but Longchain is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Of Leipa pulls his head out easily.
Longchain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Longchain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Of Leipa trying to control the position from guard on top but Longchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longchain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Of Leipa wants to control from the top but Longchain keeps moving.
Longchain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Of Leipa tries to free his leg and advance position but Longchain is retaining full guard.
Of Leipa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longchain is looking for a sweep.
Longchain is not content to let Of Leipa control the position.
Longchain wants to get back to his feet but Of Leipa drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Of Leipa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longchain lands a lovely overhand right.
Of Leipa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longchain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longchain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Of Leipa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longchain.
Of Leipa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longchain throws a jab when Of Leipa was well out of range.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Leipa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longchain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Leipa .
Of Leipa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Leipa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Leipa throws a quick head kick that knocks Longchain silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Of Leipa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Penn (ranked 2460 p4p, 3866 weight class) and Quellon Blacksea (ranked 255 p4p, 384 weight class). Penn's entrance music is The End. A fine choice. Blacksea has chosen The Kraken's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Quellon Blacksea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacksea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Quellon Blacksea has been cut.
Blacksea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn avoids the body shot from Blacksea.
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Blacksea down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Blacksea back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blacksea is rocked!
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blacksea ducks into an uppercut from Penn and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Penn!
Colin Penn took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks a tonne to my sponsors, Concrete Clothing and Warhorse Fightwear, check them out.'.
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