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Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Rodriguez (ranked 5882 p4p, 25560 weight class) and David Snake (ranked 269 p4p, 290 weight class). David Snake struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Dan Rodriguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Snake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Dan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Snake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Snake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snake! But no joy.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Snake in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Snake takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Snake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Snake with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Snake stands up.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dan Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Snake responds with a good body kick, but Rodriguez manages to step out the way in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snake! But no joy.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Snake follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Snake appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
It seemed like Snake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Snake pushes him off.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Snake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snake with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
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.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snake! But no joy.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
so Snake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Rodriguez backs off Snake throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snake follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Despite the aggression on Snake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Snake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face as Snake controls the position.
Snake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Snake in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Snake is controlling the position.
Rodriguez is trying to buck Snake off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodriguez to his feet.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Snake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake flicks out a counter leg kick but Rodriguez steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Snake pushes him off.
Snake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Snake pushes him off.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
And Snake tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Snake!
David Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weenis McGuinty (ranked 6096 p4p, 5763 weight class) and Ken Tsai (ranked 517 p4p, 501 weight class). Ken Tsai looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Weenis McGuinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Tsai!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGuinty drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McGuinty as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tsai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McGuinty! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Weenis McGuinty!
Weenis McGuinty made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters π‘ in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ken Tsai stepped up to the mic, saying 'YEEYEEHAHA'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stevens (ranked 5438 p4p, 5611 weight class) and Denis Hadzo (ranked 485 p4p, 490 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Denis Hadzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadzo misses with a left hand
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hadzo thinking.
Stevens scores with a jab. Hadzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hadzo. That did some damage!
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Hadzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hadzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hadzo checks a leg kick.
Hadzo throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hadzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stevens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hadzo on the side of the head.
Hadzo takes one to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens jabs Hadzo right on the nose. Hadzo blinks but takes it well.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Hadzo.
Stevens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hadzo misses with a right hand
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevens scores with a four punch combination!
 Hadzo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Hadzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Stevens cracks Hadzo with a hook to the temple - Hadzo is on wobbly legs here! Stevens swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hadzo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stevens wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Austin Stevens!
Austin Stevens very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters π‘ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Denis Hadzo spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is...on to the next one'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jett Robins (ranked 4209 p4p, 5791 weight class) and Gabe Oliviera (ranked 316 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabe Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robins digs a good body shot into Oliviera's ribs.
Oliviera misses with a takedown
and Robins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robins lands a nice shot that snaps Oliviera's head back.
We've been told by Robins's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliviera darts in looking for a takedown but Robins gets double underhooks and turns Oliviera into the cage.
Robins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robins's corner calls for a 1-2. Robins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Robins breaks away
and Robins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliviera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliviera is rocked!
Gabe Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliviera is still on wobbly legs! Can Robins finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robins counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Oliviera out cold! What a finish! Robins is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jett Robins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jake (ranked 4196 p4p, 5888 weight class) and Sergey Ilichev (ranked 455 p4p, 506 weight class). Sergey Ilichev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Ilichev!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilichev moves into range and clinches up with Jake.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ilichev's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ilichev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ilichev looks winded!
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Jake.
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Jake.
A right handed body shot lands from Jake.
A hook to the body from Jake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilichev.
Ilichev wants a takedown but no success here.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
A right handed body shot lands from Jake.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake gets through Ilichev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ilichev takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilichev backwards.
Ilichev takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake digs a right hand underneath Ilichev's ribcage. Ilichev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake digs a right hand into Ilichev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilichev's gas tank.
Jake works on Ilichev's body with a couple of short punches.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jake lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ilichev is rocked!
Jake is working Ilichev over against the cage.
Ilichev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jake finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Nice body punch from Jake - that landed with a thud.
Jake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Jake.
Ilichev seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
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!
A short right from Jake on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
Jake scores with a hook to the body.
Jake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jake lands a left hand.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
Jake lands a big right hand that drops Ilichev! The killer instinct kicks in and Jake finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Vicenzo (ranked 3070 p4p, 5687 weight class) and Dana Helwani (ranked 380 p4p, 494 weight class). Vicenzo comes to the cage accompanied by Cadaver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Vicenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dana Helwani!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Helwani. Vicenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Helwani tries to get set, Vicenzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Helwani manages to avoid the attempt.
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Helwani in a clinch.
Helwani takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Helwani is trying to drag Vicenzo to the mat but Vicenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicenzo lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Vicenzo.
Vicenzo pushes Helwani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vicenzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helwani looks winded!
Vicenzo wants the takedown. Helwani is fighting it off but Vicenzo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helwani's guard against the cage.
Helwani has his foot on Vicenzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicenzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicenzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicenzo pushes down on Helwani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicenzo stands up out of the half guard.
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Helwani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicenzo tries to avoid it but Helwani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicenzo to the ground. Vicenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicenzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vicenzo has managed to clinch.
Vicenzo manages to break the clinch.
Vicenzo lands a head kick. Helwani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vicenzo rushes Helwani and presses him up against the cage.
Vicenzo dips a shoulder and cracks Helwani with a mighty uppercut! Helwani falls back against the cage and Vicenzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Helwani is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vicenzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Vicenzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tito Vicenzo thanked Furnace Performance π₯ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wagner (ranked 4066 p4p, 2512 weight class) and Magnus Forsberg (ranked 522 p4p, 373 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forsberg.
Wagner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Wagner catches Forsberg right on the button with a cross.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forsberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forsberg scores with a jab to the head.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forsberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Forsberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forsberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forsberg slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Forsberg's leg but Forsberg calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Forsberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner throws a right hand that Forsberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Forsberg also avoids with ease.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Forsberg.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forsberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Forsberg lands with a right hand.
Forsberg lands a head shot.
A low kick from Wagner misses
enabling Forsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Forsberg 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.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Forsberg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forsberg lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forsberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Forsberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forsberg cracks Wagner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Forsberg throws a shot to the body.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Forsberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wagner sprawling to the canvas! Wagner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forsberg finish him?!
 Wagner is rocked!
Forsberg catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Forsberg steps in with a hook that catches Wagner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Forsberg follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wagner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Forsberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad DaMan (ranked 2985 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Dennis Cunningham (ranked 344 p4p, 294 weight class). Vlad DaMan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275
2 - 1 - 0 |
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277
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad DaMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cunningham enables DaMan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cunningham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is pulling down on DaMan's head. It's preventing any offense from DaMan, at least for the moment.
DaMan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DaMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaMan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham scores with a nice shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.
DaMan looking for a sweep. Not yet DaMan, not yet.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DaMan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMan is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
DaMan wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaMan slips under a jab from Cunningham.
DaMan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaMan off to one side.
Cunningham misses with a body punch
and DaMan counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from DaMan misses.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
A lazy left from Cunningham finds it's target.
Cunningham lands with an uppercut that bounces DaMan off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. DaMan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to bum rush DaMan with a series of wild strikes but DaMan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunningham looks to land a left hand but DaMan moved out of range nicely.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DaMan misses the shot to the body.
DaMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends DaMan's belly button to the back.
DaMan shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DaMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Cunningham tries to get set, DaMan tries to push him back and clinch up but Cunningham manages to avoid the attempt.
DaMan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cunningham connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaMan defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Cunningham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
No luck for DaMan with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham 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.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cunningham throws a combination that misses
and DaMan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand
and DaMan counters with a two punch combo.
DaMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cunningham manages to circle out of the way.
Vlad DaMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaMan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Cunningham lands.
Cunningham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into DaMan's ribs.
DaMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Cunningham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunningham works DaMan's body with a nice hook.
Cunningham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cunningham trying to control but DaMan is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham cracks DaMan with a solid left hand.
DaMan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DaMan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunningham on the ground.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DaMan is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMan prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Cunningham is controlling DaMan's trapped leg to prevent DaMan from advancing to side control.
Cunningham gets full guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
DaMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but DaMan controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan is fighting to break Cunningham's control of his arms but Cunningham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham pulls DaMan in to control the position.
Cunningham is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
DaMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DaMan throws a shot to the body.
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into guard.
DaMan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaMan ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaMan.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunningham digs a good body shot into DaMan's ribs.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DaMan's head backwards.
DaMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DaMan shoots in for a double leg but Cunningham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunningham throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaMan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cunningham lands a glancing blow to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cunningham stuffs the takedown.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt.
DaMan walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaMan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from DaMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DaMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham punishes DaMan's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
DaMan throwing a counter right hand but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown. DaMan fights it but they end up in guard.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham is in close to DaMan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but DaMan is retaining full guard.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham pushing down on DaMan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan has hold of Cunningham's hands but Cunningham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DaMan has one foot on Cunningham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DaMan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cunningham's guard.
DaMan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DaMan preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.
Cunningham distracts DaMan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cunningham slips nicely into half guard.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DaMan defending well though.
Cunningham working DaMan over with strikes.
Vlad DaMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham drops an elbow to the side of DaMan's head.
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!
Cunningham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis Cunningham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cunningham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunningham 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cunningham!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Captain Master Daddy High (ranked 3267 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Ramon Castiana (ranked 452 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Captain Master Daddy High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramon Castiana!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castiana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castiana lands a lovely overhand right.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Castiana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. High looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castiana wants to control but High is keeping him busy.
Castiana tries to advance to mount but can't.
High tries to buck Castiana off but Castiana is having none of it.
High prevents Castiana from moving into mount.
Castiana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castiana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. High knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castiana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castiana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castiana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
High is looking for a sweep.
High regains half guard.
Castiana is taking a breather. High says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Castiana tries to pass to full mount but High defends it.
Castiana is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
High looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castiana is working for a submission of some sort.
High looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but High sees it coming and defends easily.
High looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
High tries to get to full guard but Castiana has control of the leg.
High is breathing heavily.
Castiana wants to work for an arm triangle but High is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castiana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castiana is looking for a kimura but High is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castiana to get the leverage.
Castiana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
High looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
High actively working from the bottom here.
High is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castiana pulls his head out easily.
High really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiana seems to be looking for submissions.
High looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castiana stalling.
Castiana trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
Castiana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castiana wants to take a breather but High is having none of it.
Castiana working the head and body with strikes.
High looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
High is defending against the submission attempts here by Castiana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
High looking for submissions off his back.
Castiana is working for a kimura but High is defending it quite comfortably.
High looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castiana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so High is just riding it out for now. Castiana eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
High looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Castiana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
High throws a sloppy head kick and Castiana moves out of range easily.
High throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castiana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. High is in Castiana's guard.
Castiana controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castiana is on top in guard.
Castiana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castiana landing some decent shots from guard.
Castiana drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick Castiana off! Castiana jumps back into High's guard.
Castiana wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castiana is working High over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
High will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
High is looking for a triangle but Castiana pushes his legs off easily.
Castiana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castiana landing with the ground and pound.
Castiana 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castiana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castiana landing with the ground and pound.
High is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castiana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High has momentary wrist control but Castiana slips an elbow through the middle.
Castiana drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick Castiana off! Castiana jumps back into High's guard.
Castiana 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.
Castiana landing some decent shots from guard.
Castiana drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick Castiana off! Castiana jumps back into High's guard.
High working for a triangle but Castiana defends it easily.
Castiana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castiana trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castiana trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
High has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Castiana doesn't defend quickly enough and High has managed to lock this one up! Can Castiana escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to High on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Captain Master Daddy High!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Surkho Dratchev (ranked 2119 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Grant Harklie (ranked 249 p4p, 254 weight class). Dratchev's entrance music is Schweine by Glukoza Nostra. A fine choice. Harklie has chosen Holycrud as his entrance music. Surkho Dratchev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Harklie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dratchev moves into the clinch.
A short right from Harklie on the inside.
Harklie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harklie is working for takedown but Dratchev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harklie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dratchev regains guard.
Harklie trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
Harklie 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.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dratchev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie throws a big right hand that misses.
Dratchev wants to stand but Harklie is controlling the position.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie throws an elbow but Dratchev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harklie tries for a kimura but Dratchev is defending well.
Harklie trying to control the position but Dratchev is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Harklie.
Harklie working the ground and pound but Dratchev is defending the strikes.
Harklie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dratchev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harklie's guard! Nice work there by Dratchev!
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dratchev passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Harklie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harklie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harklie cracks Dratchev with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dratchev from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dratchev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harklie is throwing strikes but Dratchev counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Dratchev regains half guard.
Harklie wants to work for an arm triangle but Dratchev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harklie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dratchev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Harklie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harklie unloads with some shots from mount but Dratchev bucks and avoids them well.
Harklie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harklie throws some wild stikes that Dratchev manages to avoid easily.
Dratchev manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Dratchev, under a barage of strikes from Harklie.
Harklie trying to mount his opponent but Dratchev defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harklie passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harklie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dratchev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dratchev is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Harklie tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Harklie 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.
Dratchev gets caught napping as Harklie dives in and scores a takedown. Dratchev manages to retain guard.
Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harklie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dratchev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dratchev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harklie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Dratchev keeps moving.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dratchev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dratchev's guard.
Harklie trying to control from half guard but Dratchev is working away.
Harklie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harklie throwing strikes here but Dratchev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harklie landing strikes from the mount.
Harklie misses with a head shot.
Dratchev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Harklie goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Dratchev turns into him and now he's in Harklie's guard.
Harklie has an active guard here but Dratchev has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Dratchev has mounted him!
Harklie is working to get back to half guard.
Harklie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harklie is trying to reverse the position but instead Dratchev has taken his back - oops!
Harklie wants to escape the position.
Harklie breaks Dratchev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harklie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dratchev's guard.
Dratchev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harklie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dratchev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grant Harklie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harklie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dratchev is refusing to be controlled, as Harklie sits in half guard.
Harklie is looking to pass Dratchev's guard but actually Dratchev recovers to full guard.
Harklie throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grant Harklie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harklie feints and as Dratchev raises his hands in defense, Harklie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dratchev looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
Dratchev keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dratchev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie passes into half guard.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dratchev!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Dratchev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harklie looking to ground and pound but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Harklie blocks Dratchev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harklie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harklie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harklie misses with some ground and pound and Dratchev recovers position to half guard.
Harklie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harklie wants to take a breather but Dratchev is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harklie lands a nice short elbow.
Harklie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dratchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harklie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grant Harklie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harklie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Harklie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harklie is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harklie looking to control but Dratchev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harklie controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Harklie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harklie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Harklie!
Our winner, Grant Harklie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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