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TL Fight Night 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 2140 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Wood Chuck (ranked 279 p4p, 199 weight class). Smolarek comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Chuck has chosen Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars as his entrance music. Wood Chuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Smolarek.
Chuck looks to land a right hand but Smolarek moved out of range.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smolarek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chuck lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chuck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Chuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Smolarek defending well as Chuck loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Smolarek misses its target.
Chuck misses with a wild body shot.
Smolarek throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chuck.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek throws a jab when Chuck was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Chuck misses with a shot to the body
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck misses with a hook.
Smolarek takes one on the button.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck swings for the body but Smolarek moves out of range.
Chuck misses with an uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Smolarek throws a nice looking combination but Chuck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck scores with a nice strike.
Chuck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chuck lands with a right hand.
Chuck misses the shot to the body.
Smolarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Smolarek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smolarek throws a series of punches but Chuck avoids them all with ease.
Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
A jab lands there for Smolarek.
Serwacy Smolarek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smolarek stuffs the takedown.
Chuck throws a big shot that misses.
Chuck dodges the punch combination from Smolarek.
Chuck looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smolarek finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuck's head.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wood Chuck.
Smolarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chuck throws a sloppy body shot
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smolarek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smolarek counters with a left and a right that stings Chuck.
Chuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serwacy Smolarek is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Smolarek throws the left hand but Chuck avoids the punch easily.
Chuck misses with a hook to the body
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
Chuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smolarek sprawls well initially but Chuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smolarek kicks off Chuck and gets to his feet.
Smolarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck moves forwards but Smolarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chuck jabs at Smolarek's body.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Smolarek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Chuck misses with a looping left.
Chuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck tries for a takedown but Smolarek circles away easily
and Smolarek counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips under a jab from Chuck.
Smolarek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuck.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Smolarek saw that one coming.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Chuck catches Smolarek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chuck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck misses with a right hand
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Chuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Smolarek's head but Smolarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Chuck misses with a body shot
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smolarek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smolarek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smolarek moves out of range of the strikes.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek blocks a jab.
Smolarek moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Chuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolarek is just out of range.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuck looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smolarek staying out of range there.
Smolarek throwing a counter right hand but Chuck manages to avoid it.
Chuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chuck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smolarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
Chuck scores with a nice strike.
Smolarek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chuck works Smolarek's body with a nice hook.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Chuck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smolarek with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chuck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smolarek some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet but Chuck drags him back down.
Chuck scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smolarek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck landing a few strikes.
Chuck trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chuck connects with a decent elbow.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big right hand but Smolarek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chuck happy to just control the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chuck working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smolarek pushes Chuck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chuck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chuck is chipping away with strikes.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smolarek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuck on the ground.
Chuck wants to control but Smolarek is keeping him busy.
Chuck working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Chuck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smolarek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
Chuck remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chuck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smolarek down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smolarek some visible discomfort.
Chuck is putting a hurting on Smolarek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood Chuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smolarek tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chuck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuck unloading with bombs!
Smolarek is in a horrible position here. Chuck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek is trying to stand.
The referee warns Smolarek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck really dominated that round.
That's time! Smolarek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smolarek connects with a body shot.
Smolarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smolarek throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chuck misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chuck swings for the body but Smolarek moves out of range.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
Chuck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smolarek blocks a jab.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smolarek throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuck prevents Smolarek from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smolarek's legs.
Chuck working the ground and pound.
Chuck is putting a hurting on Smolarek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smolarek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chuck working the body and head with strikes.
Smolarek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smolarek taking a bit of punishment here - Chuck scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chuck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chuck trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is pushing Chuck's head away, looking to escape. Chuck manages to hold on to the position though.
Chuck scores with punches from side control.
Smolarek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chuck connects with a decent elbow.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck working the head and body with strikes.
Chuck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chuck is controlling him well.
Oh Smolarek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smolarek tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smolarek seems to have got his legs back now.
Chuck scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smolarek is looking for a way out.
Smolarek trying to get back to his feet but Chuck is in full control for now.
Chuck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a jab to the body
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws an overhand right that lands on Chuck's shoulder, as Chuck tries to avoid the shot.
Chuck feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Nice uppercut lands for Smolarek. That snapped Chuck's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chuck lands with a shot to the body.
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chuck counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Chuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck misses with a hook.
Chuck misses the body punch
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot.
Smolarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
Chuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chuck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Smolarek.
Smolarek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck lands with an uppercut that bounces Smolarek off the cage and back into range.
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck throws a shot from downtown. Smolarek moves away and avoids it.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek throws a jab when Chuck was well out of range.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Smolarek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
Chuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chuck lands with a shot to the body.
Chuck throws out a loose jab but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smolarek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek!
Serwacy Smolarek is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigor Boo (ranked 24504 p4p, 24342 weight class) and Vasya Gorshkov (ranked 501 p4p, 496 weight class). Grigor Boo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigor Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Gorshkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Gorshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorshkov landing strikes.
Gorshkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
Boo wants to control but Gorshkov postures up.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Gorshkov scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Gorshkov crashes against the mat.
Gorshkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boo defending against the ground and pound.
Gorshkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boo is rocked!
Gorshkov is putting a hurting on Boo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorshkov lands a strong strike to the head of Boo. That's dazed him! Gorshkov looking to finish here. Boo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gorshkov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Gorshkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Greene (ranked 3807 p4p, 24037 weight class) and Hallam Houston (ranked 446 p4p, 561 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hallam Houston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston has a takedown stuffed.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
Houston dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Houston's head and hops out.
Greene lands a head shot.
 It looks like Hallam Houston has been cut.
Greene cracks Houston with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Greene has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Houston to stand back up!
 Houston is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston is aggressively charging in as Greene backs up avoiding any damage. Greene tosses out a jab and Houston runs right into it face first! Houston is out cold! Greene dropped down on all fours and is barking in Houston's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Greene!
A relieved looking Jerome Greene 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Berber (ranked 3467 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Baby Goat (ranked 418 p4p, 503 weight class). Theodore Berber had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Berber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Baby Goat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat drives through and clinches with Berber against the cage.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berber's elbow.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berber's elbow.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
Berber blocks an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Goat throws a head punch that misses.
Berber prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat tries a body shot but Berber blocks it.
Berber blocks an elbow strike.
Goat blocks a body shot from Berber.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berber.
Berber misses with a body punch.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berber avoids the elbow strike from Goat, against the cage.
Berber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Berber shrugs off.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Berber prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Berber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Berber controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat tries to work over Berber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berber.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
Berber misses with a punch to the body.
Berber pushes Goat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berber.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat tries a body shot but Berber blocks it.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Goat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Berber working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Goat.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Berber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goat.
A shot in the inside from Berber.
Goat misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berber misses with a punch to the body.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Berber avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
Goat lands an elbow inside.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Goat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berber pinned against the cage. Berber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berber. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berber is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Goat misses with a wild combination.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berber with a nice cross.
Goat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berber pinned against the cage. Berber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goat under the eye.
Goat thows a leg kick but Berber checks it
and Berber counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goat lands in his opponent's guard.
Goat advances to half guard.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berber tries to roll over but Goat keeps him under control.
Berber trying to control here.
Goat wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Berber uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Berber controls Goat momentarily but Goat frees himself.
Goat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goat throwing strikes from guard but Berber blocks nicely.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berber working a defensive guard here.
Goat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goat.
Goat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goat cracks Berber with a solid left hand.
Goat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goat is working Berber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goat throwing strikes from guard but Berber blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat cracks Berber with a solid left hand.
Goat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat landing a few strikes.
Berber is looking for a sweep.
Berber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berber wants to control but Goat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baby Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berber is positioning himself well to prevent Goat advancing to mount.
Goat misses with a head shot. Berber uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goat trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Goat is in close to Berber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat is in close to Berber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baby Goat 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!
Goat wants to clinch up but Berber keeps it at a distance.
Berber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Theodore Berber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Berber moves away and avoids it.
Goat clinches up against the cage.
Berber struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands.
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berber.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Berber tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat takes a shot to the head.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Berber lands a nice shot to the body.
Berber tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berber's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Berber lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Berber.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Berber misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berber's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berber avoids the elbow strike from Goat, against the cage.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Berber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Berber avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Berber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goat tries to work over Berber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berber digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berber lands with a light punch inside.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berber working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Berber.
Theodore Berber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Goat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Metaxas Kalliope (ranked 4888 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Jah Nino (ranked 454 p4p, 312 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Metaxas Kalliope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jah Nino!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nino sizes up Kalliope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage.
Kalliope takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Metaxas Kalliope has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kalliope has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalliope is looking for a takedown.
Nino slows down the pace here.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metaxas Kalliope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Nino.
Nino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalliope seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nino can turn it around.
Nino crunches a lovely knee into Kalliope's ribcage.
Kalliope is breathing heavily.
Nino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nino lands a left hand.
Nino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalliope's defenses.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a nice body shot.
Nino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage.
Nino breaks from the clinch.
Kalliope takes one to the chin there.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kalliope falls to his knees and Nino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Jansen (ranked 2952 p4p, 2643 weight class) and Jiuberto Guibson (ranked 382 p4p, 355 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Jansen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiuberto Guibson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guibson.
Guibson looks to throw a body kick
and Jansen counters with a left to the body.
Guibson misses with a kick to the body.
Jansen misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jansen . Those never looked like landing.
Guibson tries to counter with a clinch but Jansen shakes him off and moves away.
Guibson missing with a left hand there. Jansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guibson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jansen circles away.
Guibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Guibson clinches up with Jansen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guibson throws a shot to the body.
Guibson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jansen throws a big shot that misses.
Jansen misses with a hook. Guibson ducked under it nicely.
Guibson cracks Jansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jansen avoids the head kick by Guibson.
Guibson throws a body kick that misses
and Guibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansen cracks a nice hook into Guibson's ribs.
Jansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansen throws a lazy right hand but Guibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guibson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jansen . Guibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Guibson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jansen at a distance.
Jansen swings for the body but Guibson moves out of range.
Jansen throws a shot from downtown. Guibson moves away and avoids it.
Guibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansen .
Jansen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jansen moves away.
It looked like Jansen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guibson.
Jansen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guibson.
Guibson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jansen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Guibson has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Jansen !
After winning the bout, Marco Jansen 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 Kemp Dennis (ranked 3042 p4p, 2324 weight class) and Bertrand Holderbaum (ranked 389 p4p, 321 weight class). Bertrand Holderbaum will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bertrand Holderbaum!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Holderbaum lands but Dennis takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Holderbaum fakes the leg kick and cracks Dennis in the body.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dennis gets a double leg takedown into Holderbaum's guard.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Holderbaum.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holderbaum's head.
Holderbaum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holderbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holderbaum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Dennis is in close to Holderbaum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holderbaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holderbaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holderbaum 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holderbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard.
Holderbaum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis's guard.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis wants to control but Holderbaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Holderbaum is controlling well.
Holderbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holderbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holderbaum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dennis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holderbaum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bertrand Holderbaum!
A very excited looking Bertrand Holderbaum 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 2338 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Hunter Hendricks (ranked 267 p4p, 205 weight class). Hendricks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cowboy - Kid Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks, which made it look bad.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hendricks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hendricks slows down the pace here.
Hendricks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from James.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James with a jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
A low kick lands for Hendricks.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendricks looking to slow down the pace here.
James pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with the head strike.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendricks wants to break free but James has control.
Hendricks is trying to break free.
Hendricks is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Hendricks into the cage.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
That's four 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.
Hendricks clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James blocks a head kick by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendricks defends well and James ends up having to push Hendricks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Hunter Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Hendricks throws a counter combo.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hendricks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendricks there as he acknowledges the shot.
James tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks scores with a leg kick.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendricks counters with a one-two to the body.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
James misses with a combination
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Hendricks tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a straight that turns James's legs to rubber! Hendricks pushes forward with more strikes and James goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
A victorious Hunter Hendricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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