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ROCK FC: GONY 2.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGregor (ranked 6085 p4p, 5854 weight class) and Vlad Dracula (ranked 617 p4p, 605 weight class). Vlad Dracula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracula!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Dracula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dracula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracula.
Dracula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Dracula finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Vlad Dracula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Dracula.
Dracula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Dracula.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dracula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dracula dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Dracula staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracula connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Dracula's shoulder, as Dracula tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dracula scores with a nice right hand.
Dracula lands the left hand.
Dracula moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dracula moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracula was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Dracula lands a jab to McGregor's midsection.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dracula slips under a jab.
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!
Dracula cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Dracula lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Dracula defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracula moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Dracula connects with a single shot there.
Dracula has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheers as Dracula lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Dracula lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Dracula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Dracula.
Dracula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dracula lands a jab.
Dracula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracula is looking to clinch.
Dracula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dracula lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracula works the jab nicely.
McGregor walks into a jab.
A jab from Dracula finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Dracula connects with a jab.
Dracula tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracula scores with a punch to the head.
Dracula scores with a jab to the body.
Dracula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dracula as he connects with a hook.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Dracula lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Dracula as he connects with a hook.
Dracula lands a jab to the head.
Dracula blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dracula lands a jab to McGregor's midsection.
Dracula lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dracula lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
Dracula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGregor throws a jab when Dracula was well out of range.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dracula moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
McGregor throws the left hand but Dracula avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracula lands with a good body shot.
Dracula lands with a nice body punch.
Dracula cracks a nice hook into McGregor's ribs.
A jab from Dracula does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dracula lands a jab to the nose.
Dracula lands a jab to the nose.
 McGregor is rocked!
Dracula cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGregor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dracula scores with a nice head shot.
Dracula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracula staying out of range there.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Dracula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dracula works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Dracula catches McGregor right on the button with a cross.
Dracula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracula with a nice cross.
Dracula lands an overhand right.
McGregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dracula scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
Dracula staying out of range there.
Dracula lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Dracula waves McGregor back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracula's head.
 It looks like Vlad Dracula has been cut.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracula scores with a jab to the body.
Dracula digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
Dracula tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Dracula ducks down to avoid it.
Dracula lands a jab to McGregor's midsection.
Dracula cracks McGregor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dracula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGregor to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracula throws a good cross that connects.
Dracula bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Dracula cracks McGregor with a hook to the temple - McGregor is on wobbly legs here! Dracula swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGregor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dracula wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vlad Dracula!
Vlad Dracula decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver McCarthy (ranked 6087 p4p, 6645 weight class) and Chizzled Abs (ranked 618 p4p, 646 weight class). The key to victory for Oliver McCarthy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chizzled Abs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Abs fails to land with a series of punches.
Abs is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Abs misses with a kick to the body.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abs misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abs tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abs moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abs fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abs keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to push Abs away but Abs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abs keeps control of McCarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
Oliver McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chizzled Abs.
Abs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
Abs thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
It looks like Chizzled Abs has been cut.
McCarthy drops Abs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abs looks back up at him and smiles so McCarthy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Abs is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! McCarthy swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver McCarthy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Featherstone (ranked 24807 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Sylvester Scarano (ranked 657 p4p, 607 weight class). Sylvester Scarano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylvester Scarano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scarano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Featherstone wants to work for an arm triangle but Scarano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Featherstone is working for a submission of some sort.
Featherstone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scarano is looking for a sweep. Featherstone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Featherstone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Featherstone is trying for a kimura here. Scarano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Featherstone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Featherstone!
Our winner, Mickey Featherstone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 4098 p4p, 6049 weight class) and Hansie Fick (ranked 517 p4p, 616 weight class). Hansie Fick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hansie Fick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy clinches up with Fick and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy keeps control of Fick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy pulls Fick in close to prevent any damage.
Fick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fick is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fick trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fick trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fick is posturing up here but Murphy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fick has to tap! Slick submission there by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
After the fight, Manus Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Hansie Fick spoke after the fight, saying 'Job well done.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas O Farrelly (ranked 6098 p4p, 5283 weight class) and Constantin Niculescu (ranked 619 p4p, 574 weight class). Thomas O Farrelly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas O Farrelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Constantin Niculescu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Farrelly.
Niculescu gets a double leg takedown into O Farrelly's guard.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu works over O Farrelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Niculescu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Farrelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niculescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niculescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niculescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Niculescu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Farrelly's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niculescu distracts O Farrelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Farrelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niculescu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niculescu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
My spies in LA Vale Tudo inform me that Niculescu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Farrelly is trying to control the position but Niculescu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niculescu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Farrelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu stands up over O Farrelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Niculescu distracts O Farrelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Farrelly is rocked!
Niculescu postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces O Farrelly's head off the mat! O Farrelly is out! He's out! Niculescu jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
A very excited looking Constantin Niculescu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kristersen (ranked 5736 p4p, 4151 weight class) and Vahid Azari (ranked 540 p4p, 462 weight class). Vahid Azari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kristersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vahid Azari!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azari throws a shot from downtown. Kristersen moves away and avoids it.
Kristersen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azari sprawls and moves away.
Kristersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azari throws a jab when Kristersen was well out of range.
Kristersen attempts a counter takedown but Azari avoids it well and moves away.
Azari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristersen.
Kristersen walks into a jab.
Azari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kristersen.
Kristersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kristersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azari lands a big right hand that sends Kristersen crashing to the mat! Azari stays standing though and waves Kristersen back to his feet!
Kristersen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristersen drops his hands momentarily. Azari doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kristersen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kristersen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vahid Azari!
A victorious Vahid Azari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Mcleod (ranked 3402 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 424 p4p, 413 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Mcleod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distefano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcleod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcleod is trying to break free.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Mcleod's head.
Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mcleod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Distefano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Distefano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcleod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a left and a right... And another left! Mcleod is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
Our winner, Eric Distefano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Robby (ranked 5479 p4p, 3409 weight class) and Patrik Mustonen (ranked 577 p4p, 446 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Robby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrik Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Robby misses.
Mustonen has closed the distance and engaged Robby in a clinch.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robby tries to break the clinch but Mustonen is controlling the position.
Robby takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Bobby Robby has been cut.
Mustonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Robby is breathing heavily.
Mustonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Robby is rocked!
Mustonen working the clinch nicely. Robby is working for position but Mustonen cracks him with a big knee to the head! Robby crumples up against the cage and Mustonen lands two more shots before the ref can save Robby! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Patrik Mustonen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnevich (ranked 24419 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Islam Nurmagomedov (ranked 612 p4p, 354 weight class). Ilya Kushnevich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Granite chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Kushnevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Islam Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kushnevich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kushnevich throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Kushnevich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kushnevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
As Kushnevich backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Kushnevich manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nurmagomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnevich shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov works over Kushnevich's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnevich catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Kushnevich.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnevich's head backwards.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kushnevich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kushnevich with a poor takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnevich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Kushnevich's body.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnevich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnevich misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnevich can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kushnevich strikes.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kushnevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov gets caught flat footed, as Kushnevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kushnevich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kushnevich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushnevich controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Kushnevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kushnevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnevich cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Kushnevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich taking a breather here.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kushnevich controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kushnevich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kushnevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Kushnevich's head but Kushnevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnevich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kushnevich!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Kushnevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnevich also avoids with ease.
Kushnevich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilya Kushnevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Islam Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilya Kushnevich.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Nurmagomedov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 1727 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Fillo Filkanogov (ranked 100 p4p, 173 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Imanari might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yoshida Brothers: Rising. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 St Petersburg, Fillo Filkanogov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imanari pushes Filkanogov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imanari pulls Filkanogov into guard.
Filkanogov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imanari to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Filkanogov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imanari pulls down on the head and he's put Filkanogov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Imanari!
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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