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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bravo (ranked 6218 p4p, 6303 weight class) and Damian Taylor (ranked 492 p4p, 497 weight class). Charlie Bravo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bravo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bravo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bravo throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Bravo tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Bravo.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Bravo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor .
Taylor slips a jab from Bravo.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Bravo is rocked!
Nice cross by Taylor .
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor pushes Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bravo with a big uppercut! Bravo tries to clinch up but Taylor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bravo to the mat! Bravo covers up and Taylor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damian Taylor !
An out of breath Damian Taylor 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Quessy (ranked 5051 p4p, 24558 weight class) and Adam Pereira (ranked 584 p4p, 690 weight class). Quessy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NTM - Ma Benz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Pereira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira darts in looking for a takedown but Quessy gets double underhooks and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quessy catches Pereira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira tries for a takedown but Quessy circles away easily
and Quessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas Quessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Pereira.
Quessy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by Quessy, which made it look bad.
Pereira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quessy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quessy defends it nicely.
Quessy throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Quessy tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Quessy connects with a body shot.
Pereira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quessy pinned against the cage. Quessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pereira.
A quick step to the side and Quessy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira looks winded!
Quessy lands a big right hand that sends Pereira crashing to the mat! Quessy stays standing though and waves Pereira back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira fails with the takedown
and Quessy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pereira! Quessy lets Pereira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Pereira is rocked!
Quessy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pereira falls backwards - clearly groggy! Quessy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stevens (ranked 3559 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (ranked 449 p4p, 369 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Jailhouse rock. Hansen has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen lands with a good body shot.
Hansen has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Stevens misses its target.
Hansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hansen seems content to control.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Hansen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen trying to control the pace.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hansen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevens is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hansen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
 It looks like Alexander Stevens has been cut.
Hansen not doing much here.
Stevens is looking to get back to full guard here but Hansen has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a nice forearm strike.
Hansen is chipping away with strikes.
Stevens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hansen grinds an elbow into Stevens's temple.
Stevens prevents Hansen from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen grinds an elbow into Stevens's temple.
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!
Hansen trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Hansen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen landing strikes from the mount and Stevens is in trouble!
Hansen landing strikes from the mount and Stevens is in trouble!
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Hansen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hansen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hansen scoring with strikes but Stevens is staying in there.
Alexander Stevens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stevens taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Hansen! That's really hurt Stevens and he's turned his back - Hansen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hansen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hansen!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hansen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alexander Stevens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really fucked up here tonight '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 2120 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Howie Finkelman (ranked 227 p4p, 383 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Finkelman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkelman moves away.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finkelman moves in looking to clinch but Christ pushes him off.
A big right from Finkelman misses.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finkelman wants to land a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finkelman.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelman.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands with a right hand.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ slips under a jab from Finkelman.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkelman jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well.
Finkelman misses with the body kick
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finkelman tries to break the clinch but Christ is controlling the position.
Finkelman wants to get back to striking at distance but Christ won't allow it.
Christ lands a shot to the body.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finkelman's efforts to push away.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finkelman's efforts to push away.
Finkelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ lands a right hand.
Finkelman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christ.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Christ is controlling him.
Christ works on Finkelman's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finkelman tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finkelman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Christ is controlling him.
Finkelman can't break the clinch.
Finkelman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finkelman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkelman is trying to force a seperation but Christ has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Christ.
Christ works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkelman can't break the clinch.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Christ lands with a cross.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finkelman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
Finkelman working aggressively here.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Christ was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finkelman tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ lands with an uppercut that bounces Finkelman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ moves out of range as Finkelman strikes.
Christ swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ misses the jab.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finkelman just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Christ misses.
A little jabbing left from Finkelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkelman lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finkelman eats them both and turns towards Christ to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Christ works Finkelman's body with a nice hook.
Finkelman throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Finkelman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christ throws a body punch but Finkelman moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Christ tests Finkelman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ throws an overhand right that drops Finkelman like a sack of potatoes! Christ dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeryl Christ!
An out of breath Jeryl Christ 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corin David (ranked 2218 p4p, 3279 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 272 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corin David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and David counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ratt!
Ratt is looking to reverse the position.
Ratt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by David.
David tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no David has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
David is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ratt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
David tries to move to mount but Ratt blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is working hard here to advance position.
David looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
David has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! David connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ratt is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
David landing punches.
David tries to control but Ratt wriggling away.
David goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ratt is on top in guard.
Ratt stopping the sweep attempt from David.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
David trying to mount his opponent but Ratt defends it.
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ratt defends it well.
David looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ratt!
David is stalling here but it's allowed Ratt to get half guard.
Ratt gets full guard.
David slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
David throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ratt is not content to let David control the position.
Ratt dodges the ground and pound from David.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David tries to move to mount but Ratt blocks the move with his legs.
Ratt is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corin David dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ratt closes the distance and clinches.
David is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
David tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratt smiles and moves away.
Ratt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ratt swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a single leg into guard. Ratt didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
David pushes down on Ratt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
David wants to pass the guard but Ratt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ratt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
David looks to land a strike but Ratt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ratt working a defensive guard here.
David wants to pass the guard but Ratt is keeping the position.
David 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.
David 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 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.
David wants to control from the top but Ratt keeps moving.
David advances to half guard.
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ratt defends it well.
David tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ratt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
David drops an elbow to the side of Ratt's head.
David is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David seems to be working for a kimura but Ratt defends the submission attempt.
David seems to be looking for submissions.
David passes to full mount!
David moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ratt has worked his arm free - good work by Ratt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
David trying to control the position but Ratt is working away.
David is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ratt is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratt struggling a bit here.
Ratt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corin David dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ratt misses with a two punch combination.
David drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ratt sprawls and moves away.
Ratt wants to clinch.
Ratt tries to clinch
and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David is pushing down on Ratt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ratt is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ratt sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ratt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ratt is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
David misses with a head shot.
David postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ratt looks a forlorn figure.
David raining down hammerfists from mount.
David looking for a guillotine from mount but Ratt is having none of it.
David landing punches.
David punishing his opponent with strikes.
David working for a guillotine from mount but Ratt is in no mood to give up.
Wilbur Ratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David looking to control but Ratt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
David looking for a guillotine from mount but Ratt is having none of it.
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!
Ratt doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Corin David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ratt wants to hold on but David pushes him away.
David lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ratt hang on?
Corin David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by David.
Ratt is squirming around, avoiding David's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ratt is rocked!
David drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ratt! More shots from David and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corin David!
Corin David decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elmanaga Alfonzo (ranked 2723 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Jasur Pak (ranked 282 p4p, 262 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152
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Excellent MT
Good 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmanaga Alfonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasur Pak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alfonzo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alfonzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Alfonzo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
A bit of stalling here from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alfonzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alfonzo just leaning against Pak, taking a breather.
Alfonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pak is working for takedown but Alfonzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Pak shrugs off.
Alfonzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pak.
Elmanaga Alfonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasur Pak.
Alfonzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pak.
Alfonzo stalls.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with a punch to the body.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
Pak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alfonzo smiles and moves away.
Pak dives in and grabs Alfonzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alfonzo pushes down on Pak's head and hops out.
Pak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alfonzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pak thinking.
Alfonzo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Pak shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Pak jumps guard but Alfonzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Pak prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Pak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alfonzo is defending well.
Alfonzo tries a body shot but Pak blocks it.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
Alfonzo is working Pak over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alfonzo.
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Pak shrugs off.
Alfonzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alfonzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pak blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elmanaga Alfonzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alfonzo as he jumps to the side.
Pak fails with the takedown
and Alfonzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alfonzo tries to avoid it but Pak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alfonzo to the ground. Alfonzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elmanaga Alfonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasur Pak.
Pak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alfonzo to the mat! Alfonzo manages to get full guard.
Alfonzo has his hands on Pak's head, controlling the position.
Pak preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pak throws a big elbow that misses.
Pak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pak stopping the sweep attempt from Alfonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo working a defensive guard here.
Alfonzo controlling Pak's posture.
Pak trying to control but Alfonzo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pak stops Alfonzo from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alfonzo moves into the clinch.
Come on Alfonzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jasur Pak has been cut.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo cracks Pak with a nice body shot.
Pak blocks a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alfonzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pak can do to turn this around?
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pak is working for takedown but Alfonzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Pak is trying to pull guard but Alfonzo has him pressed against the cage.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Alfonzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pak controls his hands.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Pak can't get the takedown.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alfonzo walks away with a smile on his face. Pak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jasur Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alfonzo.
Pak tries to keep at a distance but Alfonzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
Alfonzo stops a takedown attempt from Pak.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Alfonzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pak.
Pak is working for takedown but Alfonzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elmanaga Alfonzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jasur Pak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alfonzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pak fails with a takedown attempt.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alfonzo as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elmanaga Alfonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasur Pak.
Alfonzo has Pak up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
Alfonzo misses with a body punch.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pak tries to score a body lock takedown but Alfonzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alfonzo walks away with a smile on his face. Pak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pak dives in and grabs Alfonzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alfonzo pushes down on Pak's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pak.
Elmanaga Alfonzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pak shoots and misses
and Alfonzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alfonzo moves into range and clinches up with Pak.
Alfonzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Pak shrugs off.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Pak dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alfonzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Pak blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pak controls his hands.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Alfonzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pak's defenses.
Alfonzo stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jasur Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pak blocks an elbow strike.
Alfonzo misses with a body punch.
Pak tries to pull guard but Alfonzo won't allow it.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Pak 's eye.
A hook to the body from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pak controls his hands.
Alfonzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alfonzo lands an elbow that stopped Pak in his tracks for a moment.
Pak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Alfonzo.
Pak tries for a takedown but Alfonzo manages to get underhooks.
Alfonzo prevents a body shot from Pak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmanaga Alfonzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alfonzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmanaga Alfonzo!
Elmanaga Alfonzo 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Tokugawa (ranked 1202 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Arnaud Coleman (ranked 158 p4p, 226 weight class). Kai Tokugawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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222
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnaud Coleman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head.
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tokugawa stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokugawa throws a monster overhand right that drops Coleman! Tokugawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Arnaud Coleman spoke after the fight, saying 'my skills aren't there but my heart is.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hudak (ranked 913 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Reinaldo Gracie (ranked 108 p4p, 307 weight class). Gracie has chosen Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hudak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Hudak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Hudak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie rushes Hudak and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Hudak improves position.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hudak sneaks back into half guard.
Hudak has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie passes to side control.
Hudak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak is being controlled here.
Hudak tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Hudak tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hudak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Hudak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hudak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudak sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
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 get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hudak trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hudak to take his back!
Hudak trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Hudak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hudak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hudak is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hudak is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hudak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hudak tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudak works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie looks to clinch
and Hudak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Hudak misses its target.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Hudak, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Hudak against the cage but Hudak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Hudak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hudak.
Hudak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Hudak circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hudak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Hudak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hudak as he avoids it easily.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hudak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Hudak up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudak has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hudak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hudak lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Gracie is right now.
Hudak cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak landing strikes.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Hudak keeps moving and retains side control.
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Hudak has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie prevents Hudak from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudak has a good base and remains in mount.
Hudak fails to move to back control.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hudak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Hudak's guard. A big mistake from Hudak there, giving up the dominant position!
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hudak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hudak swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hudak tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hudak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Hudak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hudak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Hudak pushes him off.
Hudak throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hudak.
Jamal Hudak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hudak.
It looked like Hudak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hudak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hudak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinaldo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie rushes Hudak and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie lands with a hook. Hudak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Hudak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie clobbers Hudak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hudak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hudak misses its target.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hudak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hudak. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hudak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hudak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Hudak moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Hudak pushes him off.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Hudak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie sizes up Hudak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hudak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Hudak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hudak's elbow.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jamal Hudak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I know I'm better than I fought today! Keep watching and I'll prove it!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Wellstone (ranked 1140 p4p, 2131 weight class) and Cyborg Reyes (ranked 152 p4p, 286 weight class). Cyborg Reyes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ike Wellstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cyborg Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Wellstone ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Wellstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Cyborg Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Wellstone.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reyes.
Wellstone takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellstone.
Reyes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Reyes engages and cracks Wellstone with a massive lead left hook - Wellstone tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Reyes is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyborg Reyes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Daverio (ranked 486 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Ike Goon (ranked 57 p4p, 195 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateo Daverio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ike Goon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daverio moves to clinch but Goon breaks away
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daverio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daverio wants to clinch
and Goon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goon lands with an overhand left.
Daverio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daverio takes one to the chin there.
Goon swats away the attempt to clinch by Daverio.
Goon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daverio misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio wants to clinch.
Goon is looking for the big counter here.
Goon avoids the head kick by Daverio.
Goon throws a counter combo.
Goon checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daverio misses with a body shot
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Goon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daverio tries to clinch but Goon moves out of range.
Goon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daverio with a body shot.
Goon scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Daverio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon thuds his right hand into Daverio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daverio wants to clinch
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daverio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Goon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daverio closes the distance but Goon moves to the side
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daverio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daverio throws a lazy right hand but Goon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daverio tries to clinch
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Goon keeps the fight on the outside.
Goon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daverio moves into range and clinches up with Goon.
Goon is trying to break the clinch but Daverio is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goon's brow.
Goon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daverio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Daverio as the two fighters clinch.
Our sources have told us that Daverio has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goon lands a nice uppercut.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Goon shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Goon - that landed with a thud.
Goon prevents a body shot from Daverio.
Daverio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon lands a shoulder strike.
Goon has a couple of punches blocked by Daverio.
Daverio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon dodges an elbow strike from Daverio.
Goon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daverio backwards.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Goon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goon avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Daverio.
Daverio lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daverio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Goon shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goon.
Goon trying to stall but Daverio improves his position.
Daverio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daverio blocking some punches.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goon has a couple of punches blocked by Daverio.
Daverio slowing the pace effectively.
Goon is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ike Goon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daverio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daverio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daverio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daverio misses with a leg kick
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Daverio throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daverio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daverio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daverio throws a body kick that misses.
Goon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mateo Daverio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daverio misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daverio moves in looking to clinch but Goon pushes him off.
Goon blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Goon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Daverio.
Goon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daverio tries to clinch but Goon moves out of range.
Daverio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goon moves away.
Daverio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daverio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goon! But no joy.
Daverio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daverio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Daverio misses
and Goon counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daverio.
Goon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daverio.
Goon lands a right hand.
Goon blocks the elbow strike.
Goon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goon pushes Daverio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goon lands an uppercut.
Goon lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Goon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daverio tries to stall but Goon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goon blocks an elbow strike from Daverio.
Goon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daverio misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goon's brow.
A short right from Goon.
Daverio misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Goon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Goon.
Goon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goon dodges an elbow strike from Daverio.
Goon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daverio backwards.
Daverio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goon manages to break the clinch.
Daverio throws a lazy head kick
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Goon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daverio looks to clinch
and Goon counters with a two punch combo.
Daverio is rocked!
Daverio darts in trying to clinch
and Goon counters with a huge right that knocks Daverio out cold! Goon is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Goon!
Ike Goon is the new featherweight champion!
Ike Goon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mateo Daverio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Quella dannata lotta era una farsa! Era sbagliato in ogni modo, e non dovrebbe mai essere sanzionato!'.
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