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BMF 2 - ChaChing! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray James (ranked 25231 p4p, 6529 weight class) and Alvaro Mendoza (ranked 506 p4p, 452 weight class). Ray James 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendoza. That's going to slow James down.
Mendoza thumps James with a low kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Mendoza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendoza throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendoza defends well and James ends up having to push Mendoza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendoza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendoza scores with a head kick.
Mendoza shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James is breathing heavily.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendoza. Mendoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendoza throws a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Mendoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a push kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendoza. Mendoza obviously looking to wear him down.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Mendoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Mendoza fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendoza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through James's defenses.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendoza as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James drives through with a takedown into Mendoza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James being controlled here momentarily.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James is working Mendoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
Mendoza gets a clinch.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Mendoza is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvaro Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Mendoza scores with a kick to the body.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendoza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
Mendoza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendoza off to one side.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendoza is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Mendoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendoza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendoza throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Mendoza lands a high kick!
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Mendoza rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James can't get the takedown.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Mendoza tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Ray James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Mendoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramano (ranked 5218 p4p, 6225 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 534 p4p, 568 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramano throws a series of punches but Nyla avoids them all with ease.
Ramano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Ramano lands a two punch combo.
Ramano slips a jab from Nyla.
Razor Ramano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nyla has Ramano up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Nyla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Ramano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nyla backwards.
Ramano throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
Ramano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramano tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Ramano back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ramano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Ramano tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nyla.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyla is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyla.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramano tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Ramano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramano throws a head punch that misses.
Ramano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramano misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Nyla - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramano.
Nyla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla has Ramano pressed against the cage, preventing Ramano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nyla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramano blocks an uppercut.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano misses with some punches.
Ramano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nyla.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Ramano.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
Ramano working aggressively here.
A short left from Nyla.
A head punch on the inside from Ramano fails to land.
Ramano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
Nyla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nyla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Ramano is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
A short right from Nyla.
Oh Ramano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramano working aggressively here.
Ramano takes a shot to the head.
Nyla pushes Ramano against the cage. Nyla is working some dirty boxing. Nyla pushes off with a quick right hook! Ramano goes down! Ramano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nyla moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marciz Zombermens (ranked 5189 p4p, 5088 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 559 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marciz Zombermens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombermens shoots in for a double leg but Sojka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sojka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zombermens backs up against the cage.
Zombermens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zombermens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sojka lands with an uppercut that bounces Zombermens off the cage and back into range.
Zombermens is rocked!
Zombermens walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zombermens limp body while Sojka jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Sojka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cevdet Darcy (ranked 5095 p4p, 5324 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 413 p4p, 419 weight class). Joshi Dell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cevdet Darcy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darcy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darcy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darcy.
Dell feints the counter takedown.
Dell clinches up against the cage.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Darcy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dell is punishing Darcy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dell throwing damaging strikes from the back! Darcy could be in trouble here!
Dell misses with punches from the back.
Darcy covering up well under a series of strikes from Dell.
Dell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Darcy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshi Dell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Masvidal (ranked 5096 p4p, 5038 weight class) and Guillermo Alfonseca (ranked 556 p4p, 553 weight class). Masvidal's entrance music is scarface. A fine choice. Guillermo Alfonseca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Alfonseca!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal slips under a jab from Alfonseca.
Alfonseca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Alfonseca moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Alfonseca looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Alfonseca drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alfonseca is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
I was talking to Masvidal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alfonseca tries for a takedown but Masvidal manages to get underhooks.
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Alfonseca down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Alfonseca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Guillermo Alfonseca has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Alfonseca takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Masvidal cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Masvidal!
Jon Masvidal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Saari (ranked 5832 p4p, 5468 weight class) and Dwayne Mill (ranked 627 p4p, 618 weight class). Saari comes to the cage accompanied by Oranssi Pazuzu - Lahja . Dwayne Mill has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksi Saari's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksi Saari!
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, Dwayne Mill!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dwayne Mill has been cut.
Saari lands a jab to Mill's midsection.
Saari drops Mill with a beautiful combination! Mill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saari is looking for the KO!
 Mill is rocked!
We've been told by Saari's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mill falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saari dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Saari!
In his post fight interview, Aleksi Saari gave a big smile as he said 'Rohkea rokan syö.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Holmes (ranked 4324 p4p, 5299 weight class) and Garyn Girith (ranked 385 p4p, 416 weight class). Garyn Girith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Holmes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes scores with a jab. Girith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Girith misses with a straight left.
A cross from Holmes lands.
Holmes lands with a cross.
Girith misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Girith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Girith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girith throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Girith clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girith throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girith missing with a left hand there. Holmes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes works the jab nicely.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Girith loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes staying out of range there.
It looked like Holmes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
Girith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Girith.
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Girith. Girith maintains the clinch.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girith backwards.
Girith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Girith tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Girith throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Girith is keeping busy.
Holmes looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Girith manages to pull guard.
Girith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Girith is controlling Holmes's posture.
Let's hope that Girith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Holmes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Girith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Girith cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garyn Girith!
A very excited looking Garyn Girith 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 4673 p4p, 5279 weight class) and Chris Laird (ranked 513 p4p, 534 weight class). Chris Laird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Laird!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak scores with a body shot.
Laird doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowak circles away.
Nowak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nowak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laird's guard.
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laird is keeping the position for now.
Nowak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laird is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nowak, into his guard.
Nowak looking for subs off his back but Laird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Laird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nowak!
Laird wants to control the pace but Nowak is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is trying to escape the mount.
Laird gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Laird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowak'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.
Nowak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laird to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Nowak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laird clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nowak not allowing Laird to control his hands.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laird on the ground.
Nowak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laird defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nowak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laird tries to roll but Nowak sticks to his back.
Nowak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nowak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowak is persistently looking for the submission but Laird is defending it well.
Laird defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nowak's arms.
Nowak goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laird escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nowak wants to get back to full guard.
Nowak trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nowak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nowak trying to control here.
Nowak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laird moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nowak.
Laird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird wants to control but Nowak is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Laird will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowak swivels and escapes.
Nowak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laird in his tracks.
Laird fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowak throws an overhand right that lands on Laird's shoulder, as Laird tries to avoid the shot.
Laird gets caught flat footed, as Nowak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nowak's guard.
Nowak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laird stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nowak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nowak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nowak is trying to control. Laird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nowak is trying to work for a kimura but Laird is defending well.
Nowak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laird is trying to maintain the position but Nowak is very close to passing his half guard.
Nowak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laird is just riding it out for now. Nowak eventually gives up the hold.
Nowak seems to be looking for submissions.
Laird trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird is holding on to half guard well.
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nowak wants to control but Laird is keeping him busy.
Laird is trying to maintain the position but Nowak is very close to passing his half guard.
Laird is staying active underneath Nowak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laird gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Laird manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laird is keeping the position for now.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laird dives on top into guard.
Laird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Laird off! Laird jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Laird trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nowak's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nowak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laird is defending against the submission attempts here by Nowak.
Nowak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nowak seems to be working for a kimura but Laird defends the submission attempt.
Laird wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is trying to control the action in half guard but Laird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nowak is looking for a kimura but Laird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nowak to get the leverage.
Nowak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nowak.
Nowak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laird defends it well.
Nowak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laird tries to get to full guard but Nowak has control of the leg.
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nowak slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nowak is thwarting Laird's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laird shoots in for a double leg but Nowak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Nowak.
Nowak misses with an uppercut. Laird saw that one coming.
Laird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak cracks Laird with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Laird misses
and Nowak counters with a takedown into side control.
Laird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laird regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nowak's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nowak is working for a kimura but Laird is defending it quite comfortably.
Nowak wants to work for an arm triangle but Laird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laird.
Nowak 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laird looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laird looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laird!
Nowak is looking to reverse the position.
Nowak dodges the ground and pound from Laird.
Nowak is trying to work for a sweep but Laird has mounted him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nowak tries to lock up and control but Laird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Nowak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nowak 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Nowak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karlssen Paulssen (ranked 3946 p4p, 6351 weight class) and Hamada Takeshi (ranked 466 p4p, 575 weight class). Hamada Takeshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karlssen Paulssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hamada Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paulssen's head.
Paulssen swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeshi.
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulssen feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paulssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulssen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takeshi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takeshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paulssen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paulssen takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi cracks Paulssen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paulssen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takeshi can pounce on him.
No luck for Paulssen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlssen Paulssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulssen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paulssen misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with an inside leg kick.
Paulssen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takeshi tries to avoid it but Paulssen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takeshi to the ground. Takeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paulssen takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Paulssen walks into a straight right hand from Takeshi.
Paulssen swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that Paulssen semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Paulssen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulssen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeshi counters with a thumping low kick.
Paulssen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulssen on the side of the head.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Paulssen is looking to wear down Takeshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paulssen misses with a takedown
and Takeshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paulssen's knee momentarily.
Paulssen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeshi throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Takeshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Takeshi scores with a body shot.
Paulssen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi counters with a good low kick that Paulssen was not able to check.
Paulssen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takeshi can pounce on him.
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulssen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeshi throws a lazy head kick
and Paulssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeshi wants to stand up but Paulssen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Paulssen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen passes Takeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paulssen passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Paulssen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takeshi parries the strikes from Paulssen easily there. Paulssen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Takeshi to escape.
Takeshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paulssen throws an elbow but Takeshi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paulssen advances to mount.
Paulssen working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamada Takeshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulssen missing with a left hand there. Takeshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulssen fails to land the takedown.
Takeshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paulssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Paulssen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Paulssen postures up.
Takeshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulssen pushing down on Takeshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulssen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been hearing that Paulssen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paulssen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Paulssen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Takeshi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Takeshi shrugs it off.
Paulssen looking to finish with strikes here!
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Paulssen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Paulssen extends the arm and Takeshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karlssen Paulssen!
During a confident post fight interview, Karlssen Paulssen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 2881 p4p, 5173 weight class) and Eric Lukach (ranked 426 p4p, 607 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Lukach!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Lukach.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Lukach avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lukach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Lukach blocks it.
Brown tries a body shot but Lukach blocks it.
Lukach is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lukach backwards.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Lukach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lukach tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown winds up and cracks Lukach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lukach tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Brown!
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