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Bellicose 119 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clin Cartwright (ranked 2275 p4p, 22701 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 234 p4p, 486 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Cirice. 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright wants to clinch.
Bravo unleashes a big counter combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Bravo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo letting Cartwright take a breather here.
Bravo is trying to break free.
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravo swivels and escapes.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clin Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bravo uses from the top position.
Bravo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bravo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Bravo 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 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Skognar (ranked 3294 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Anas Kospas (ranked 412 p4p, 414 weight class). Skognar comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne Skognar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anas Kospas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kospas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skognar counters with a one-two to the body.
Skognar leaves Kospas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skognar throws a head kick that Kospas semi-blocks.
Anas Kospas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kospas.
We've been told by Skognar's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arne Skognar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anas Kospas.
Kospas shoots in looking for a takedown. Skognar tries to sprawl out of it but Kospas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skognar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kospas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kospas there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skognar cracks Kospas with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Skognar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kospas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skognar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kospas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skognar wants to get back to his feet.
Kospas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skognar is staying active underneath Kospas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skognar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kospas is stalling in the full guard.
Skognar pulls Kospas in close to prevent any damage.
Skognar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kospas manages to get himself to full guard.
Skognar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kospas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kospas wants to get back to his feet but Skognar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kospas has his feet on Skognar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jab from Skognar.
Kospas shoots and misses
and Skognar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kospas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skognar counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Skognar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skognar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skognar with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kospas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skognar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skognar tries a head kick but it misses.
Skognar connects with a body shot that sends Kospas's belly button to the back.
Arne Skognar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kospas shoots and misses
and Skognar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kospas looks winded!
Skognar cracks Kospas with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skognar.
 Kospas is rocked!
Kospas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skognar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Skognar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kospas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kospas scores with a takedown into Skognar's guard.
Skognar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skognar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kospas passes Skognar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skognar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kospas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kospas's back!
Skognar has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kospas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skognar scores with a jab to the body.
Skognar works Kospas's body with a nice hook.
Kospas is breathing heavily.
Kospas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skognar but Skognar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skognar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kospas can do to turn this around?
Kospas shoots in looking for a takedown. Skognar tries to sprawl out of it but Kospas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skognar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Skognar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arne Skognar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anas Kospas.
Skognar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skognar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skognar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kospas walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skognar throws a one two combo.
A jab from Skognar finds it's way through Kospas's defenses.
Skognar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kospas is still on wobbly legs! Can Skognar finish him?
Skognar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kospas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skognar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kospas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kospas's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kospas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kospas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skognar swivels and escapes.
Skognar connects with a looping right hand.
Kospas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skognar wobbles Kospas with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Skognar dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kospas to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arne Skognar!
Arne Skognar 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Atkiray (ranked 2944 p4p, 4225 weight class) and Van Driesen (ranked 165 p4p, 227 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Temujin Atkiray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Driesen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driesen throws a low kick but Atkiray avoids it.
Driesen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atkiray to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkiray throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkiray throws out the jab.
Driesen looks to land a right hand but Atkiray moved out of range.
Atkiray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen works the jab nicely.
Atkiray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driesen.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkiray lands a nice hook to Driesen's body. Driesen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkiray throws a jab but it's blocked by Driesen.
Driesen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Atkiray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkiray looks to land a right hand but Driesen moved out of range.
Driesen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atkiray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Driesen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Driesen is trying to control. Atkiray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driesen in particular looking to stall.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkiray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driesen is on top in guard.
Atkiray wants to sweep but no luck.
Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkiray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen postures up in Atkiray's guard and throws a big left but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray pulls Driesen in close to prevent any damage.
Driesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkiray's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Driesen dominated that round.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Driesen throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkiray checks a low kick from Driesen.
Atkiray scores with a jab to the head.
Van Driesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driesen forces Atkiray back against the cage and clinches.
Atkiray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Driesen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Driesen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkiray prevents it.
Driesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driesen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a nice uppercut.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driesen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkiray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen tries for a takedown but Atkiray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut
and Driesen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Driesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driesen avoids the body shot from Atkiray.
Driesen throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driesen.
Driesen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkiray tries to counter with a takedown but Driesen is quick to defend against it.
Temujin Atkiray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driesen throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen tries to clinch but Atkiray is having none of it.
Driesen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.
Atkiray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Atkiray.
Atkiray scores with a jab.
Atkiray scores with a nice head shot.
Atkiray blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driesen. Atkiray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driesen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkiray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Driesen moves into the clinch.
Atkiray stalling in the clinch but Driesen improves position.
Driesen breaks from the clinch.
Driesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkiray circles away.
Atkiray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkiray.
The crowd cheers as Driesen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkiray doesn't seem phased though.
Atkiray misses with a straight left.
Driesen works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driesen catches Atkiray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driesen staying out of range there.
Atkiray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driesen moves in looking to clinch but Atkiray pushes him off.
Driesen clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray has Driesen pressed against the cage.
Atkiray stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Van Driesen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Driesen misses with a hook
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temujin Atkiray is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkiray punishes Driesen's body with a nice straight punch.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Driesen ducks under a wild hook from Atkiray.
A big left from Atkiray misses.
Atkiray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Driesen wants to counter with a clinch but Atkiray pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driesen clinches.
Driesen blocking some punches.
Atkiray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driesen stalling against the cage.
Atkiray tries to score a body lock takedown but Driesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkiray has Driesen pushed against the cage.
Atkiray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Driesen to work.
Driesen stalling the fight.
Atkiray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkiray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driesen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atkiray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkiray scores with a shoulder strike.
Driesen blocks an uppercut.
Atkiray is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkiray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Temujin Atkiray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driesen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driesen misses with a hook to the body
and Atkiray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Driesen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Driesen stopping the sweep attempt from Atkiray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driesen advances to half guard.
Driesen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Driesen is keen to just control but Atkiray is a slippery customer.
Driesen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Driesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkiray swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Temujin Atkiray.
I think Driesen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Driesen!
A relieved looking Van Driesen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 2525 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 294 p4p, 319 weight class). Caelan Aengus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khabib Nurmagomedov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aengus blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aengus lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Aengus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aengus lands with a cross.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Aengus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Aengus throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Aengus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aengus connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aengus.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Aengus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Aengus ducked under it nicely.
Aengus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Aengus there.
Aengus swinging wildly here.
Caelan Aengus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aengus scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Aengus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
Aengus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. Aengus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aengus fails to land the takedown.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Aengus. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Aengus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Aengus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Aengus's ribs.
Aengus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
 Aengus is rocked!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Aengus seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp right that sends Aengus to the canvas! Nurmagomedov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hindu Kush (ranked 4399 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Rude Boy (ranked 145 p4p, 144 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hindu Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rude Boy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Rude Boy has been cut.
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kush jumps guard and drags Boy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush!
Kush trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kush's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kush wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Kush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kush prevents Boy from improving his position.
Kush is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kush trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy gets full guard.
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.
Kush trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kush trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kush wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kush counters with a one-two to the body.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kush gets a clinch.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy scores with a takedown into Kush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boy is controlling him.
Boy won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kush is retaining full guard.
Kush is controlling Boy's posture.
Kush controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kush's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush strikes from his own guard.
Boy trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
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 Hindu Kush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rude Boy's cut.
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.
Boy thumps Kush with a low kick.
Kush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kush tries to sprawl but Boy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kush pushes Boy off but Boy dives into side control.
Kush is looking for a sweep.
Boy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boy trying to control the position but Kush is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush manages to get back to half guard.
Kush keeping hold of Boy's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush kicks Boy off and gets back to his feet.
Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kush kicks Boy off and gets back to his feet.
Boy throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Boy cracks a nice hook into Kush's ribs.
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!
Kush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kush punching from the bottom.
Kush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kush tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kush tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boy looking to finish with strikes here!
Boy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kush's face.
Kush wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boy.
Boy unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kush tries to control the position but Boy now has his back.
Kush is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boy working for the choke.
Kush prevents Boy from getting a body triangle.
Rude Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boy looking to break Kush's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kush remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Kush's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rude Boy's cut.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kush wants to clinch but Boy slips to the side
and Boy counters with a shoot takedown. Kush fights it but they end up in guard.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Kush wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kush looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush is trying to keep Boy in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boy rushes Kush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boy can't get the takedown.
Kush tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kush drops back down to his feet.
Kush breaks from the clinch.
Kush throws a combination that misses
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Kush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a body shot.
Boy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kush's guard.
Kush pushes Boy off and gets back to his feet.
Hindu Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy rushes Kush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kush landing with the ground and pound.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking to control.
Kush wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Kush won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Boy looking for subs off his back but Kush has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boy wants to improve his position but Kush is controlling well.
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.
Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boy is staying active underneath Kush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Kush is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boy is doing well to control the position and prevent Kush from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boy avoids the head kick by Kush.
Boy feints and as Kush raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rude Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boy 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rude Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sobhraj (ranked 2594 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 143 p4p, 223 weight class). Sobhraj kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is hurragutt. Sonny Barella has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Sobhraj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Barella.
Sobhraj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobhraj tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobhraj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobhraj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobhraj as he avoids it easily.
Sobhraj tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Charles Sobhraj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Sobhraj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sobhraj throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobhraj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barella wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barella wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Sobhraj misses.
Sobhraj cracks a nice hook into Barella's ribs.
Sobhraj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barella momentarily.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobhraj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barella manages to avoid it.
Barella dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobhraj tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Sobhraj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobhraj.
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobhraj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sobhraj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobhraj dives in for a single leg takedown but Barella sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobhraj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sobhraj is working for takedown but Barella is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobhraj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Sobhraj has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barella is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sobhraj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barella to the mat. Barella regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sobhraj looking to sit in guard and control but Barella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobhraj wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobhraj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barella in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobhraj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.
Sobhraj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj 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.
Barella slips nicely into half guard.
Barella is thwarting Sobhraj's attempts to control the position.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Sobhraj is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barella thows a huge punch but Sobhraj dodges it nicely.
Sobhraj wants to get back to his feet.
Barella trying to control from Sobhraj's half guard. Sobhraj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barella 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.
Barella has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobhraj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barella can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobhraj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Charles Sobhraj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a takedown. Barella tries to sprawl out of it but Sobhraj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobhraj defends well and Barella ends up having to push Sobhraj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barella closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sobhraj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barella wants to take a breather but Sobhraj is having none of it.
Barella might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobhraj haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj is pressing down on Barella's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobhraj is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobhraj has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobhraj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Barella is thwarting Sobhraj's attempts to control the position.
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.
Sobhraj is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barella is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Barella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobhraj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Sobhraj is defending well.
Sobhraj is looking to improve his position.
Barella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobhraj defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj looking for submissions off his back.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobhraj has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobhraj is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy.
Sobhraj manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barella keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sobhraj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barella is defending well.
Barella tries to stall but Sobhraj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobhraj gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobhraj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobhraj's back!
Barella has the hooks in. Sobhraj is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barella looks for a takedown but Sobhraj sprawls well.
Barella wants to clinch.
Sobhraj throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobhraj throws an overhand right that lands on Barella's shoulder, as Barella tries to avoid the shot.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barella!
Sobhraj slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Sobhraj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sobhraj misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to clinch but Sobhraj moves out of range.
Barella looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sobhraj!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobhraj is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobhraj is not content to let Barella control the position.
Barella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobhraj, who protects the arm well.
Sobhraj is pushing Barella's head away, looking to escape. Barella manages to hold on to the position though.
Sobhraj tries to bench press Barella off him but Barella keeps the position.
Barella advances to mount.
Barella is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobhraj is surviving well by controlling Barella's body position as best he can.
Sobhraj tries to improve his position but instead Barella has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barella gets his way!
Sobhraj is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sobhraj is working hard here to advance position.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to his feet but Barella has full control of the position and if anything, Sobhraj has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sobhraj just trying to survive but Barella is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barella has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sobhraj rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella wants to take a breather but Sobhraj is having none of it.
Barella wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobhraj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobhraj actively working from the bottom here.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobhraj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella is keen to just control but Sobhraj is a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Sobhraj trying to hold on to Barella's head to control him but Barella postures up.
Sobhraj looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sobhraj tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy.
Barella blocks the strikes from Sobhraj.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barella 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
A very excited looking Sonny Barella 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wizard (ranked 3000 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Joao Dos Santos (ranked 170 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Wizard as Dos Santos shoots in.
Wizard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Wizard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Wizard is working hard here to advance position.
Wizard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wizard has Dos Santos in his guard.
Dos Santos won't allow Wizard to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wizard can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizard won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wizard defends it well.
Wizard tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Wizard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wizard trying to control here.
Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Wizard won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount.
Wizard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Wizard has managed to sweep!
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wizard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wizard looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Wizard is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wizard is aware though and is defending well.
Wizard wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wizard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Dos Santos dominated that 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.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wizard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wizard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wizard's back!
Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back.
Wizard is trying to break free.
Wizard trying to control the hands but Dos Santos won't let him.
Dos Santos working for a choke but Wizard is defending well.
Dos Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wizard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wizard for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Wizard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wizard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dos Santos has locked on a rear naked choke here! Wizard is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 1646 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Fardoche Fermier (ranked 92 p4p, 109 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fardoche Fermier!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Fermier off the cage and back into range.
Asakura lands with a hook. Fermier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fermier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fermier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fermier misses with a takedown attempt
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura feints and then cracks Fermier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fermier down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Fermier down.
Asakura feints and then cracks Fermier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fermier down.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Fermier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fermier darts in trying to clinch
and Asakura counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
And Fermier tries to counter it with a takedown but Asakura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Fermier shoots for a double leg takedown but Asakura sprawls well. He's pushed Fermier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Asakura misses
and Fermier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura is trying to control Fermier's posture. Fermier takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Asakura! Fermier is rotating here... this could be the end... Asakura is out! Fermier has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fardoche Fermier!
A victorious Fardoche Fermier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 1156 p4p, 1833 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 155 p4p, 242 weight class). Smif comes into the arena with Playtime blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stronk tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
Stronk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Stronk.
Stronk misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ian Stronk has been cut.
Stronk looks to clinch
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Stronk throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Stronk moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif takes a swing at Stronk's ribcage but misses.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stronk throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Smif rushes Stronk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk effectively controlling the action here.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Stronk controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Stronk is trying to stall.
Stronk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stronk can turn it around.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif working hard to break the clinch.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Stronk controls the action.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stronk working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk looking to slow down the pace here.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Stronk.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stronk fails to land.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stronk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smif's efforts to push away.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif is leaning against Stronk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif misses with a body punch.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Smif misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stronk blocks a body shot from Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A short right from Smif.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Stronk looks winded!
Stronk blocking some punches.
Stronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Stronk.
Stronk looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Smif cracks Stronk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smif has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stronk to stand back up!
Stronk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stronk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Stronk is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stronk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smif swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stronk's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Koromos (ranked 1369 p4p, 2638 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 45 p4p, 74 weight class). Koromos comes to the cage accompanied by Matthew Parker - Signal (SPES INVICTA Remix). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Koromos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koromos misses with a leg kick
and Tycoon Player counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon Player on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tycoon Player throws a nice looking combination but Koromos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koromos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koromos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koromos is looking to land body kicks.
Koromos misses with an uppercut
and Tycoon Player counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Koromos misses its intended target.
Tycoon Player is looking to slow Koromos down with leg kicks.
Koromos thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Koromos backs off Tycoon Player throws a huge counter combo but Koromos manages to avoid it all.
Koromos misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Koromos finds it's target.
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!
Tycoon Player cracks Koromos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Koromos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tycoon Player finish him?
Koromos is rocked!
Tycoon Player shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Koromos takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tycoon Player sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Koromos bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Average Tycoon Player!
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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