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TR08: Set This B*tch Off PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gonzalez (ranked 5293 p4p, 6004 weight class) and Big Nasty (ranked 611 p4p, 654 weight class). Nasty has chosen Nasty boyz entrance song as his entrance music. Jose Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty misses with a double jab.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasty clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasty misses the shot to the body.
Nasty sends Gonzalez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nasty is motioning to the referee to let Gonzalez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Gonzalez is rocked!
 It looks like Jose Gonzalez 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!
Nasty digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Nasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nasty creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzalez's defenses.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasty.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasty lands with a light punch inside.
Jose Gonzalez's cut is getting worse.
Nasty creates a bit of distance and cracks Gonzalez with a massive left hook! Gonzalez crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Nasty stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Nasty!
Big Nasty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremias Furtwangler (ranked 5726 p4p, 4908 weight class) and Han Mariduena (ranked 617 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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 The Island, Jeremias Furtwangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Han Mariduena!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariduena has his takedown stuffed
and Furtwangler moves into the clinch.
Furtwangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furtwangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Mariduena, which made it look bad.
Mariduena drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mariduena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mariduena passes Furtwangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furtwangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena trying to control from half guard but Furtwangler is working away.
Furtwangler wants to get back to full guard.
Furtwangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Furtwangler's head.
Furtwangler wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy.
Mariduena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furtwangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mariduena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mariduena frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mariduena lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mariduena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mariduena.
Mariduena putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariduena with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariduena with the ground and pound from mount.
A big strike lands for Mariduena! That's really hurt Furtwangler and he's turned his back - Mariduena keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mariduena jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Mariduena!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Ruas (ranked 4806 p4p, 4795 weight class) and Diatomaceous Smiff (ranked 568 p4p, 566 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diatomaceous Smiff!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruas did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff thows a huge punch but Ruas dodges it nicely.
Smiff prevents Ruas from improving his position.
Ruas wants to control but Smiff passes into side.
Ruas struggling a bit here.
Ruas stops Smiff from passing to mount.
Ruas throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruas down.
Check out the look on Smiff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smiff tries to move to mount but Ruas blocks the move with his legs.
Ruas tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruas is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff working away.
Ruas is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smiff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smiff trying to control but Ruas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruas is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruas tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smiff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Ruas working to try and regain half guard.
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff blocks the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Smiff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Smiff as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ruas!
Ruas is looking to control Smiff but Smiff is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff showing good submission defense here.
Smiff showing good submission defense here.
Smiff has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ruas.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Ruas doesn't have the hooks in and Smiff manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diatomaceous Smiff dominated that round.
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.
Smiff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smiff as he jumps to the side.
Smiff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruas won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff working a defensive guard but Ruas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smiff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diatomaceous Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Ruas working the ground and pound but Smiff is defending the strikes.
Smiff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Smiff defends the submission attempt.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruas looks to land a strike but Smiff avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruas trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Ruas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard.
Ruas is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Ruas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control the position.
Ruas seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff distracts Ruas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Ruas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Smiff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruas on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruas's guard now, I'm sure.
Smiff chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smiff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ruas has tightened it up now! Smiff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Ruas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smif Thibodeaux (ranked 4227 p4p, 5456 weight class) and John Crosser (ranked 372 p4p, 424 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smif Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Crosser!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosser misses the target.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crosser connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosser.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Crosser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Crosser. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosser scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Crosser.
A shot to the liver by Crosser. Beautiful body shot.
Crosser punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosser cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosser takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crosser connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosser throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crosser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Crosser lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Crosser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosser.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crosser scores with a nice head shot.
Crosser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosser. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Crosser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosser scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crosser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Crosser.
Crosser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crosser connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Crosser ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosser also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Crosser misses its intended target.
Crosser loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosser just manages to avoid it.
Crosser throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosser cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Crosser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Crosser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crosser with a hook.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crosser thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Crosser instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crosser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Crosser.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Crosser away but Crosser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Crosser.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Crosser blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Crosser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crosser misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Crosser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosser landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
It looks like Smif Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosser has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Crosser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thibodeaux's face.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Crosser.
Crosser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosser clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosser drops Thibodeaux with a big knee straight up the middle! Thibodeaux is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Crosser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smif Thibodeaux'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.
Crosser flashes Thibodeaux a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Thibodeaux's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Thibodeaux crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Crosser punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Crosser!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Karelin (ranked 3119 p4p, 6006 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 387 p4p, 655 weight class). Schrute has chosen The Office theme song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brock Karelin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schrute to see if he's OK.
Schrute is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karelin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schrute takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schrute is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Karelin has hold of Schrute's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Schrute tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karelin cranks the arm and Schrute screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Schrute, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brock Karelin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Fury (ranked 3424 p4p, 5725 weight class) and Erick Scantling (ranked 121 p4p, 200 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by STREET FIGHTER THEME SONG. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Scantling!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scantling holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Scantling.
Scantling stalling.
Scantling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fury is looking to cinch up a triangle. Scantling throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fury's body to avoid the submission. Fury has instead reached around Scantling's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fury arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Fury!
Ken Fury 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 3111 p4p, 4051 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 374 p4p, 467 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vonstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vonstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein is controlling Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein seems keen to control Vonstein's posture.
Vonstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vonstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vonstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
Einstein controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vonstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Einstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vonstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Einstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vonstein striking off his back but it's not causing Einstein any problems.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Einstein blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Vonstein is having none of it.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vonstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Einstein passes into half guard.
Vonstein looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein works his way into full mount!
Vonstein tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a big elbow.
Vonstein wants to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vonstein 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.
Vonstein 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.
We've been informed that Einstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vonstein is refusing to be controlled, as Einstein sits in half guard.
Einstein is controlling the pace.
Einstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vonstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Einstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vonstein. Vonstein gets slowly back to his feet.
And Einstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Vonstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein advances position into side control!
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Einstein taking a breather here.
Einstein cracks Vonstein with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein trying to control the position but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein gets back to half guard.
Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vonstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vonstein.
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Vonstein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vonstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vonstein, not yet.
Vonstein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Einstein stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Einstein winds up and cracks Vonstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but Vonstein defending well.
Einstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein passes into side control, despite Vonstein's attempt to control the position.
Vonstein prevents Einstein from improving position.
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Einstein working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein 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. This is the final round!
Einstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vonstein is trying to defend but Einstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but Vonstein defends it.
Einstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Einstein is looking for a kimura but Vonstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage.
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vonstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Einstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but Vonstein is working away.
Vonstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Einstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Einstein's back!
Einstein rolls, trying to escape but Vonstein keeps control of the position.
Einstein keeps trying to improve his position.
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.
Vonstein tightening his grip on Einstein, looking for the choke.
Vonstein is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Einstein is defending well though. Vonstein let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein breaks Vonstein's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Einstein trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Einstein has passed into side control.
Einstein tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vonstein's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Vonstein is looking to regain half guard here but Einstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Vonstein is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it.
Vonstein is looking to reverse the position.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Einstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Vonstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein slows the pace down in half guard.
Einstein is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Einstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Einstein 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
An out of breath Albert Einstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 3209 p4p, 4080 weight class) and Goran Jovanic (ranked 404 p4p, 503 weight class). Dan Dinklage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Goran Jovanic'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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goran Jovanic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage forces Jovanic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinklage.
Dinklage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jovanic can't fight it off and eventually Dinklage manages to take the fight to the floor. Jovanic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jovanic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Jovanic keeping full guard, as Dinklage tries to pass.
Dinklage won't allow Jovanic to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinklage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jovanic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinklage manages to get himself to full guard.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jovanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanic won't allow Dinklage to sweep him here.
Jovanic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Jovanic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jovanic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jovanic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanic cracks Dinklage with a big elbow.
Jovanic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Jovanic crashes against the mat.
Jovanic working away.
Jovanic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jovanic throws an elbow but Dinklage slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Jovanic crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage parries the strikes from Jovanic easily there. Jovanic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dinklage to escape.
Dinklage can't do much from the bottom here.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jovanic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jovanic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dinklage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinklage tries to get out of the position.
Dinklage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jovanic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jovanic trying to control the position but Dinklage is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dinklage regains half guard, as Jovanic was trying to land strikes.
Dinklage wants to improve his position but Jovanic is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanic with the ground and pound but Dinklage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jovanic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
Jovanic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jovanic throwing strikes but missing.
Jovanic looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jovanic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jovanic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dinklage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinklage defending well though.
Jovanic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jovanic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jovanic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
Jovanic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinklage's head.
Dinklage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dinklage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jovanic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinklage has control of Jovanic's left arm, preventing Jovanic from doing any damage.
Jovanic landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Jovanic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dinklage clinches up against the cage.
Jovanic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinklage is defending well.
Jovanic tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jovanic.
Jovanic wants a takedown.
Jovanic tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinklage to keep the fight standing.
Jovanic tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Dinklage misses with some punches.
Dinklage slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinklage gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Jovanic has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Jovanic's takedown attempt.
Jovanic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dinklage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jovanic to the mat. Jovanic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanic 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.
Dinklage postures up.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage working some strikes from top position.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanic's head.
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanic's head.
Dinklage trying to control but Jovanic is working from the bottom.
Dinklage advances to half guard.
Jovanic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dinklage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Jovanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jovanic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanic can do to turn this around?
Jovanic is controlling Dinklage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dinklage prevents Jovanic from improving his position.
Dinklage controlling the action here.
Dinklage is thwarting Jovanic's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanic gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinklage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Jovanic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinklage stopping the sweep attempt from Jovanic.
Dinklage trying to control but Jovanic is working from the bottom.
Dinklage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinklage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dinklage passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dinklage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dinklage working Jovanic over with strikes.
Jovanic trying to get back to full guard but Dinklage takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dinklage landing strikes from the mount.
 Jovanic is rocked!
 It looks like Goran Jovanic has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dinklage! Jovanic is hurt baaadly! Dinklage is firing away with more strikes - Jovanic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A very excited looking Dan Dinklage 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Terej (ranked 3306 p4p, 3118 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 421 p4p, 392 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tibor Terej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terej's waist but Terej gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Terej feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terej pinned against the cage. Terej gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tibor Terej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Terej gets the takedown into side control.
Terej trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Terej has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Silva keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terej is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to buck Terej off but Terej is having none of it.
Terej looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Terej controls the position from side control.
Silva tries to bench press Terej off him but Terej keeps the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Terej working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terej throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Terej is controlling well.
Terej thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terej's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terej's back!
Terej tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva keeps control of the position as Terej tries to break free.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Terej rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Terej looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terej rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for the choke from the back.
Terej is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Terej pushed the leg off.
Silva keeps control of the position as Terej tries to break free.
Silva controls the position.
Silva sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Terej taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 2868 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 363 p4p, 371 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to sprawl but Munhoz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munhoz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Munhoz sits in half guard.
Munhoz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Black defend it? Munhoz steps over the head and cranks it - Black is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Munhoz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Munhoz!
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