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KoF:IW Underground II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 24481 p4p, 6816 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 702 p4p, 639 weight class). Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Nakagawa keeps it at a distance.
Nakagawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamdfjsmf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakagawa is in Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to stand back up but Nakagawa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakagawa on the ground.
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamdfjsmf is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Tamdfjsmf tries to kick Nakagawa off but Nakagawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakagawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nakagawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tamdfjsmf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tamdfjsmf's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa works his way to his opponent's back.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tamdfjsmf is doing well to defend. Nakagawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tamdfjsmf is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Reeves (ranked 24571 p4p, 6690 weight class) and Jack Lobos (ranked 670 p4p, 613 weight class). Lobos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by D-Generation X. William Reeves has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Lobos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Lobos, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Lobos against the cage but Lobos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reeves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lobos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reeves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reeves misses with a double jab.
Lobos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lobos pushes Reeves away with a front kick.
Reeves misses with a low kick as Lobos jumps back.
Lobos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeves attempts a counter takedown but Lobos avoids it well and moves away.
Lobos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reeves is able to avoid easily.
A nice combination there by Lobos.
Lobos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lobos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reeves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lobos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lobos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobos is retaining full guard.
Lobos working for a triangle but Reeves defends it easily.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lobos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lobos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reeves has Lobos in his guard.
Lobos throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobos throws a big elbow that misses.
Reeves looking for a guillotine here but Lobos defends easily.
Reeves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lobos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reeves has his foot on Lobos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobos works his way back into a safe position though.
Lobos chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lobos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobos lands a couple of elbows.
Lobos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reeves's head.
Lobos throws a big right hand that misses.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Lobos stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Reeves has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lobos manages to get his head free but now Reeves has transitioned to an armbar! Lobos grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Reeves! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Reeves!
In defeat, Jack Lobos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Mom'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Minamino (ranked 23966 p4p, 5696 weight class) and Percival James (ranked 636 p4p, 535 weight class). The key to victory for Kotaro Minamino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Minamino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival James!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minamino fails with the takedown.
Minamino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minamino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minamino is breathing heavily.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Minamino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
Minamino actively working from the bottom here.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minamino sees it coming and defends easily.
Minamino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Minamino defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minamino sees it coming and defends easily.
James uses his free foot to push down on Minamino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minamino.
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Minamino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percival James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 5768 p4p, 3384 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 573 p4p, 424 weight class). Aboubacar Mandiang 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandiang to the mat! Mandiang manages to get full guard.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mandiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mandiang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandiang defends well.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandiang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandiang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandiang is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Mandiang defends easily.
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mandiang stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mandiang!
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Mandiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mandiang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mandiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two 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.
Mandiang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Shifter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mandiang. Oh but Shifter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mandiang goes limp - he's gone! Shifter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Youssef Alaoui (ranked 3656 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Wertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 442 p4p, 469 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Alaoui blocks it.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Alaoui's head coaches at Essence Dive that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Alaoui throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Alaoui checks it
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Wertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaoui manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti is defended easily by Alaoui.
We've been informed that Ekstrovertti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaoui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaoui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Wertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
Alaoui trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaoui's head.
Alaoui is trying to stand back up but Ekstrovertti is controlling him
Alaoui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alaoui looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Nice strikes from Ekstrovertti there.
Ekstrovertti is thwarting Alaoui's attempts to control the position.
Ekstrovertti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti off looking to stand but Ekstrovertti dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui is pressing down on Ekstrovertti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaoui is retaining full guard.
Alaoui 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.
Ekstrovertti stops Alaoui from standing up.
Ekstrovertti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ekstrovertti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Youssef Alaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ekstrovertti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alaoui can pounce on him.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Alaoui throws a combination. Ekstrovertti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekstrovertti clinches.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Alaoui.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaoui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekstrovertti is trying to break the clinch but Alaoui has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaoui breaks the clinch.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Alaoui misses with a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Alaoui is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Alaoui.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti throws the kick towards the body but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ekstrovertti looks to move away, Alaoui throws a big counter combo but Ekstrovertti just gets out of the way.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut even more.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Ekstrovertti's leg. Ekstrovertti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alaoui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alaoui wants it to stay on the feet.
Alaoui half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Alaoui moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alaoui moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alaoui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youssef Alaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaoui lands a big right hand that sends Ekstrovertti crashing to the mat! Alaoui stays standing though and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet!
 Ekstrovertti is rocked!
The cut above Wertti Ekstrovertti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alaoui counters with a huge right that knocks Ekstrovertti out cold! Alaoui is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Youssef Alaoui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dawkins (ranked 3377 p4p, 5726 weight class) and Pierce Perkins (ranked 409 p4p, 571 weight class). Pierce Perkins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
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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 Montreal, Danny Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierce Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkins misses with a straight right.
Dawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkins throws out the jab.
Perkins misses with an uppercut
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkins misses the target.
Perkins throws a big shot that misses.
Perkins misses the jab.
Pierce Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawkins.
Perkins misses with a straight left.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Perkins.
Perkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawkins at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Perkins misses its intended target.
Dawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perkins pushes Dawkins off but Dawkins dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins working the head with strikes.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Dawkins drags him back down.
Dawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perkins seems a little lost for a moment, as Dawkins dominates the positioning.
Perkins is pushing Dawkins's head away, looking to escape. Dawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Perkins is letting Dawkins control him for a moment.
Dawkins decides to stand back up. Dawkins steps back and let's Perkins get back to his feet.
Perkins throws out a loose jab but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkins misses with a looping left.
Dawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Perkins misses with some punches.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perkins up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins.
Perkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Perkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkins working aggressively here.
Perkins lands a left hand.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkins misses with some punches.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawkins is pushing Perkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Perkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dawkins takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Perkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Perkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Perkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Perkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Perkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawkinss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Dawkins wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkins lands a left hand.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Dawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perkins is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Perkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawkins counters with a low kick, right behind Perkins 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Perkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkins throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkins works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Danny Dawkins has been cut.
Perkins throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perkins's knee momentarily.
Dawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkins.
Perkins throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins misses with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawkins blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Perkins.
Perkins misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perkins's guard.
Perkins is looking to stand back up but Dawkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perkins.
Dawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawkins stands up out of the half guard.
Dawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkins throws a right hand that misses
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawkins lands with a hook. Perkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Perkins finds it's target.
Perkins looks to land a left hand but Dawkins moved out of range nicely.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dawkins scores with a hook.
Dawkins throws a solid leg kick but Perkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dawkins.
Dawkins moves away from the strike by Perkins.
Perkins throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dawkins counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Perkins both land. Nice combination.
Perkins misses with a looping right.
Dawkins scores with a jab. Perkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Perkins misses.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins throws a big counter combination but Perkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dawkins throws a low kick, looking for Perkins's leg but Perkins calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins! But no joy.
Perkins throws a big shot that misses.
Perkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perkins misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Perkins.
Dawkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkins.
Perkins misses the jab.
Perkins throws the left hand but Dawkins avoids the punch easily.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Perkins.
Perkins misses with an uppercut
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins misses with an uppercut
and Dawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perkins is looking to get back to is feet but Dawkins passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Dawkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dawkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Perkins's head but Perkins avoids it well.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Dawkins is dominant here and he's now got Perkins's back!
Dawkins keeps control of the position easily here as Perkins tries to buck him off.
Perkins trying to get back to his feet but Dawkins is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Perkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Dawkins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dawkins misses with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Dawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Perkins misses with a looping left.
Perkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkins.
Dawkins tries to clinch but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins unleashes a big counter combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Perkins misses.
A jab from Perkins misses.
Dawkins slips under a jab.
Perkins checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawkins tried to score with a low kick but Perkins checks it.
A little jabbing left from Perkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkins misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danny Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawkins counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins motions for Perkins to come forward. Dawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkins misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkins as he connects with a hook.
Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Perkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Perkins misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Perkins looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
A big right from Perkins misses.
Dawkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawkins has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins.
Perkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Dawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawkins taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins.
Perkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Perkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Perkins lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike.
Danny Dawkins's cut is getting worse.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dawkins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins trying to get back to his feet but Dawkins is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins trying to control.
Dawkins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perkins.
Perkins prevents Dawkins from getting a body triangle.
Perkins is trying to get back to his feet but Dawkins has full control of the position and if anything, Perkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dawkins misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins is trying to stand back up.
Perkins covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawkins missing with strikes from the back.
What can Perkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Perkins trying to get back to his feet but Dawkins is in full control for now.
Dawkins throwing sloppy strikes.
Dawkins somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet.
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 Danny Dawkins.
I think Dawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murray (ranked 4283 p4p, 3760 weight class) and Sam Drnold (ranked 453 p4p, 402 weight class). Murray's entrance music is Suffer Well. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Drnold!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drnold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drnold digs a good hook to Murray's body.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Drnold throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Drnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Drnold lands with an overhand left.
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!
Drnold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drnold lands a right hook to the body.
Drnold thuds a left hand into Murray's body.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Drnold.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drnold's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drnold.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Drnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray wants to clinch.
It seemed like Drnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Drnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drnold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Drnold.
Drnold connects with a looping right hand.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drnold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurray.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drnold throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drnold thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray is trying to ground and pound but Drnold uses the momentary lack of control by Murray to regain half guard.
Murray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
Murray wants to escape the position.
Drnold gets his hands free as Murray looks to control.
Murray tries to break free.
Murray wants to control his opponent's hands but Drnold gets his hands free.
Drnold is hanging on to Murray's back as he tries to escape.
Murray trying to control the position but Drnold manages to sink in the hooks.
Murray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to hold on but Drnold postures up.
Murray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Murray looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drnold pushes past his half guard into mount!
Drnold controlling from the full mount.
Murray tries to reverse the position but Drnold maintains control.
Murray wants to hold on but Drnold pushes him away.
Drnold controlling from the full mount.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Drnold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drnold blocks a head kick by Murray.
Drnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drnold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murray's head backwards.
Drnold throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray throws a head kick but Drnold moves out of range.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Drnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drnold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to get an arm triangle but Drnold is defending well.
Drnold is not content to let Murray control the position.
Murray swings around for an armbar but Drnold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murray's guard.
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.
Murray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drnold has picked Murray up and slammed him! Murray can't keep hold of the triangle and Drnold manages to pass to side control!
Drnold takes a little break here. Murray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Murray tries to buck Drnold off but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murray's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray tries to buck Drnold off but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murray is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Murray is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murray looking for a sweep but Drnold has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Murray working to try and regain half guard.
Murray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Sam Drnold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drnold is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray trying to hold on to Drnold's head to control him but Drnold postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Drnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Drnold scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drnold cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drnold lands with a nice body punch.
Drnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jack Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drnold lands a slapping body shot.
Drnold scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Drnold sprawls well.
Drnold lands with a cross.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Drnold takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drnold jabs at Murray's body.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Sam Drnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drnold tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drnold to the ground. Drnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Drnold pushes him off.
Drnold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drnold scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Drnold lands.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drnold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold sizes up Murray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drnold scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drnold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Murray is rocked!
Drnold steps in with a hook that catches Murray right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Drnold follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Murray looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Drnold!
Jack Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatever mate, I'm over it but I'll be back at it again soon enough.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 1545 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Dizzy Knox (ranked 182 p4p, 368 weight class). Knox has chosen Dizzy Gillespie | A Night In Tunisia as his entrance music. Dizzy Knox told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dizzy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Ferkingstad lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferkingstad has him pressed against the cage.
Ferkingstad keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Ferkingstad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the head.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferkingstad misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Ferkingstad backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it all.
Ferkingstad has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox tries to circle away but Ferkingstad has him pinned against the cage.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight left.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and clinches.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Ferkingstad has him pressed against the cage.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferkingstad is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferkingstad won't allow it.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferkingstad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Knox.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dizzy Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferkingstad has managed to clinch.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knox to the canvas! Knox doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ferkingstad keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 2733 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Archibald Atckinson (ranked 337 p4p, 230 weight class). Atckinson has chosen can't be touced as his entrance music. Carter Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Archibald Atckinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings for the body but Atckinson moves out of range.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Atckinson drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Atckinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atckinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atckinson lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.
Atckinson can't break the clinch.
Wright misses with some punches.
Atckinson lands a nice elbow.
Atckinson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Atckinson. Atckinson maintains the clinch.
Atckinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atckinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atckinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atckinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wright has Atckinson pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atckinson is working Wright over against the cage.
Atckinson tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Atckinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Atckinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atckinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atckinson throws an elbow that misses.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Atckinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atckinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atckinson throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Atckinson finds it's target.
Atckinson moves into the clinch.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atckinson takes a shot to the head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atckinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atckinson's efforts to push away.
Wright blocks an elbow strike.
Wright avoids the elbow strike from Atckinson, against the cage.
Atckinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright pushes Atckinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright tries a body shot but Atckinson blocks it.
Atckinson tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Atckinson avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atckinson is keeping busy.
Wright digs a right hand into Atckinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atckinson's gas tank.
Atckinson misses with some punches.
Atckinson is trying to break free.
Atckinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks an elbow strike from Atckinson.
Atckinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Atckinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Atckinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Wright blocks an elbow strike.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Atckinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Atckinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atckinson clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Atckinson fails to land.
Wright tries a body shot but Atckinson blocks it.
Atckinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Atckinson's ribcage. Atckinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Atckinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atckinson.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atckinson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atckinson blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Atckinson backwards.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Atckinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atckinson lands an elbow inside.
Atckinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Atckinson.
Wright is working Atckinson over against the cage.
A short right from Atckinson on the inside.
Atckinson lands a right hand.
Atckinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Atckinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atckinson throws an elbow but misses.
Atckinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Atckinson is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Atckinson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archibald Atckinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atckinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Atckinson misses with a wild body shot.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atckinson tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a nice right hand that sends Atckinson toppling to the canvas! Atckinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wright finish him?!
Atckinson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atckinson instigates a clinch.
Atckinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Atckinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Atckinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Atckinson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atckinson backs away from a small jab... but Wright lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Atckinson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Wright with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garry Almeida (ranked 1962 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Hakeem Sterling (ranked 234 p4p, 314 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garry Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Almeida showed some decent athleticism there.
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeida pulls his head out easily.
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeida wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeida is controlling the pace.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterling is looking to escape.
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almeida maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sterling could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Almeida has cracked it and Sterling is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Almeida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garry Almeida!
Garry Almeida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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