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Syn' 73: Guilty As Charged PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Thomas Jones 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Izgrate sends Jones down but not out. Izgrate dives into side control looking to finish.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Jones has been cut.
Izgrate moves into full mount!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Izgrate finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izgrate working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
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!
Izgrate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izgrate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Izgrate! Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franjy Izgrate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen disturbed - down with the sickness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lachance.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Lachance shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Lachance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Lachance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lachance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Lachance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tim Lachance has been cut.
No luck for Lachance with that takedown attempt.
Lachance is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachance fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Lachance pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a jab when Lachance was well out of range.
Lachance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Lachance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lachance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie throws a head kick but Lachance moves out of range.
Lachance blocks a jab.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie cracks Lachance with an open hand slap.
Gracie shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lachance takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gracie sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lachance bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Mukesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukesha comes into the arena with Sound of Madness blaring out of the sound system. Demian Bustamante will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciprian Mukesha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukesha wants to clinch up but Bustamante keeps it at a distance.
Mukesha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Mukesha.
Mukesha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bustamante.
Bustamante bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bustamante takes a little break here. Mukesha wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bustamante working the body and head with strikes.
Bustamante grinds an elbow into Mukesha's temple.
Bustamante working the ground and pound but Mukesha is defending the strikes.
Bustamante advances to mount.
Bustamante lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bustamante cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mukesha is breathing heavily.
Bustamante raining down shots from the mount!
Mukesha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bustamante working Mukesha over with strikes here.
Bustamante has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bustamante looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukesha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bustamante forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mukesha is trying to control but can't.
Bustamante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bustamante works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha really wants to buck Bustamante off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bustamante lands a heavy elbow.
Bustamante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mukesha is looking to escape.
BOOM! Bustamante connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Bustamante has isolated one of Mukesha's arms. Mukesha looking to fight him off but Bustamante twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demian Bustamante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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217 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Parantainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Parantainen moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Parantainen tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins wants to clinch but Parantainen slips to the side
so Parantainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Parantainen defends easily.
Parantainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parantainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jenkins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parantainen's back instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeps control of the position as Parantainen tries to break free.
Parantainen breaks Jenkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Parantainen gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Parantainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parantainen.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Parantainen is out of range.
Jenkins lands a with a good body shot.
Jenkins tests Parantainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parantainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
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!
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Parantainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Parantainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parantainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parantainen won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Parantainen passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parantainen is working away from the top position though.
Parantainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but Parantainen is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Parantainen's head to control him but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins pushes Parantainen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab from Jenkins.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Parantainen's leg but Parantainen calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parantainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but instead Parantainen has moved into half guard.
Jenkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parantainen manages to move to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Parantainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jenkins's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaakko Parantainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parantainen clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jenkins is looking to control Parantainen's arms but Parantainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Parantainen blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Parantainen pulls Jenkins into guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins stands up from Parantainen's guard - Jenkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Parantainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents Parantainen from moving into mount.
Parantainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jenkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Parantainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parantainen off and has taken his back!
Jenkins doesn't have the hooks in and Parantainen manages to turn into his guard.
Jenkins kicks Parantainen off and gets to his feet.
Parantainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Parantainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins rushes Parantainen and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Jenkins to work.
Parantainen pulls guard.
Parantainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen 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.
Parantainen controlling the position.
Parantainen looking to control.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Parantainen is working an open guard so Jenkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parantainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parantainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Parantainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins works over Parantainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parantainen is one step ahead there.
Parantainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Parantainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jaakko Parantainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parantainen cracks Jenkins with a big elbow.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Parantainen is controlling him well.
Parantainen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jenkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parantainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parantainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jenkins to see if he's OK.
Jenkins tries to buck Parantainen off but Parantainen is having none of it.
Parantainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Parantainen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jenkins wants to control but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Parantainen is really struggling to control Jenkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
An elbow from Parantainen crashes against the mat.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parantainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Parantainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parantainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parantainen wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Parantainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins works over Parantainen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Parantainen, not yet.
Parantainen has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Parantainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
Jenkins is trying to control Parantainen's posture but Parantainen avoids it.
Jenkins tries to control but Parantainen manages to take his back.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but Parantainen has full control of the position and if anything, Jenkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jenkins wants to escape the position.
Parantainen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jenkins to escape the position.
Parantainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Parantainen punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins staying busy and making it hard for Parantainen to control.
Jenkins holding both Parantainen 's hands and preventing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jenkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Parantainen avoiding Jenkins 's attempts to control his hands.
Parantainen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jenkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jenkins for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Parantainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parantainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacstan comes to the cage accompanied by God Hates a Coward - Tomahawk. Miller has chosen The Game as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a head kick but Pacstan moves out of range.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacstan swivels and escapes.
Pacstan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pacstan misses with an uppercut.
Pacstan scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Pacstan. Beautiful body shot.
Pacstan throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miller tumbling to the canvas!
Miller is rocked!
It looks like Mike Miller has been cut.
Pacstan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Pacstan finish him?
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Pacstan is proving a slippery customer.
Pacstan looking to pass the guard.
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pacstan escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miller is letting Pacstan control him for a moment.
That's two 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.
Pacstan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sathias Pacstan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Pacstan shows good takedown defense.
Sathias Pacstan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacstan.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacstan steps into range and cracks Miller with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Miller flops backwards and Pacstan dives into his guard looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacstan is one step ahead there.
Pacstan gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacstan lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacstan drops Miller with a left right combo! Pacstan follows him down to the ground into side control.
The cut above Mike Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Pacstan happy to just control the position for now.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is letting Pacstan control him for a moment.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Pacstan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pacstan prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Miller seems a little lost for a moment, as Pacstan dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sathias Pacstan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Pacstan finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Pacstan lands a slapping body shot.
Pacstan cracks Miller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pacstan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Miller to stand back up!
Mike Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sathias Pacstan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. DJ Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Flanders has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Flanders has tightened it up now! Penn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ned Flanders!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alocke Grenado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pointek's choice of entrance music: Sevendust - Enemy. The key to victory for Alocke Grenado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alocke Grenado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Pointek!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenado lands an overhand right.
Grenado wants to clinch up but Pointek keeps it at a distance.
Pointek throws a sloppy head kick and Grenado moves out of range easily.
Pointek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grenado.
Grenado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grenado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pointek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grenado manages to avoid it.
Grenado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grenado is looking to clinch.
Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch but Pointek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pointek digs a good hook to Grenado's body.
Grenado connects with a single shot there.
Alocke Grenado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointek tries to clinch up.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses.
Grenado moves in looking to clinch but Pointek pushes him off.
Grenado wants to clinch but Pointek slips to the side
and Pointek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pointek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grenado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pointek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grenado kicks Pointek off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenado misses with a combination
and Pointek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grenado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pointek.
Grenado is not content to let Pointek control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenado stops Pointek from passing to mount.
Pointek trying to control the action but Grenado is working from the bottom.
Pointek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenado is looking for a sweep.
Grenado regains half guard, as Pointek was trying to land strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pointek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grenado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pointek's calf.
Grenado tries to clinch but Pointek moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pointek throws a head kick but Grenado moves out of range.
Grenado tries to clinch up
and Pointek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Grenado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grenado is looking to clinch.
Pointek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pointek takes a kick to the side of the 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!
Grenado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grenado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Grenado.
Grenado looking to throw knees to the head but Pointek is blocking nicely.
Grenado is breathing heavily.
Grenado scores with a knee to the head.
Grenado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pointeks head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grenado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pointek wants to get back to striking at distance but Grenado won't allow it.
Grenado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pointek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grenado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pointek pushes off an throws an elbow but Grenado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grenado misses with some punches.
Pointek trying to stall but Grenado improves his position.
Pointek manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pointek 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.
Grenado is looking to clinch.
Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pointek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grenado has managed to clinch.
Pointek has had enough of the clinch but Grenado keeps him there for the moment.
Grenado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pointek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grenado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grenado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pointek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grenado looks to clinch
and Pointek counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alocke Grenado has been cut.
Grenado closes the distance but Pointek moves to the side
and Pointek counters with a shoot takedown. Grenado fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grenado keeping moving, preventing Pointek from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pointek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pointek.
Pointek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grenado keeping moving, preventing Pointek from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pointek controlling from the top position.
Grenado keeping moving, preventing Pointek from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Pointek just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pointek throws a series of punches but Grenado moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pointek.
Grenado clinches.
Pointek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pointek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grenado avoids the head kick by Pointek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointek misses with a head kick.
Pointek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pointek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pointek.
Pointek wants to control from the top but Grenado keeps moving.
Pointek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grenado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pointek preventing the sweep.
Pointek trying to control but Grenado is working from the bottom.
Pointek prevents Grenado from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pointek stands and throws Grenado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pointek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mike Pointek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grenado regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pointek's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grenado is staying active underneath Pointek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pointek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alocke Grenado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grenado 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.
Grenado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pointek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grenado instigates a clinch.
Pointek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grenado connects with a knee to the head.
Pointek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pointek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pointek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pointek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pointek counters with a single leg into guard. Grenado didn't expect that.
Pointek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grenado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grenado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek wants to control from the top but Grenado keeps moving.
Grenado wants to stand up but Pointek is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grenado can't keep his opponent in guard - Pointek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pointek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for Pointek.
Alocke Grenado is winning the standup battle so far.
Grenado tries to clinch there but Pointek circles away.
Grenado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pointek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pointek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grenado as he jumps to the side.
Alocke Grenado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grenado blocks a head kick by Pointek.
Pointek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grenado swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Grenado. That snapped Pointek's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointek tries a head kick but it misses.
Pointek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grenado circles away.
Alocke Grenado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pointek.
Grenado tries to clinch but Pointek moves away
and Pointek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pointek.
Grenado scores with a knee to the head.
Grenado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pointek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grenado blocks it with crossed arms.
Pointek can't break the clinch.
Grenado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pointek's face.
Pointek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pointek can't break the clinch.
Pointek is trying to break the clinch but Grenado has him pressed against the cage.
Grenado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pointek's face.
Pointek wants to stall.
Grenado blocks an elbow strike.
Grenado prevents Pointek from breaking the clinch.
Grenado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pointek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grenado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grenado lands an elbow just above Pointek 's eye.
Grenado lands with a light punch inside.
Grenado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pointek has had enough of the clinch but Grenado keeps him there for the moment.
Pointek misses with a knee to the head.
Pointek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pointek has had enough of the clinch but Grenado keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grenado.
Pointek can't break the clinch.
Grenado lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Grenado on the inside.
Pointek breaks from the clinch.
Pointek cracks Grenado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grenado slips under a jab.
Grenado takes the fight into the clinch.
Pointek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grenado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pointek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grenado is looking to clinch but Pointek is avoiding it.
Pointek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pointek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grenado tries to close the distance and clinch but Pointek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grenado moves into the clinch.
Grenado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grenado prevents Pointek from breaking the clinch.
Pointek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pointek misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Pointek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pointek 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 George Francis scores the fight for Mike Pointek!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Mike Pointek!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mike Pointek!
Mike Pointek wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnside's entrance music is Clipse - Money. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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269 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
A head kick misses from Burnside.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Burnside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burnside shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burnside trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnside's guard.
Johansson wants to pass the guard but Burnside is keeping the position.
Johansson content to stall in guard here.
Johansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burnside missing with punches from the bottom.
Burnside is positioning himself well to prevent Johansson advancing to mount.
Johansson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnside trying to control but Johansson postures up.
Burnside misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johansson is thwarting Burnside's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johansson connects with a nice short shot to Burnside's temple.
Burnside trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johansson prevents Burnside from improving his position.
Johansson is working for a kimura but Burnside is defending it quite comfortably.
Burnside tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
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.
Johansson wants to control but Burnside is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burnside avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson looks gassed!
Burnside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnside swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnside misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Burnside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside lands a slapping body shot.
Burnside tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Burnside throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Burnside lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Burnside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnside darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burnside trying to control the pace.
Burnside knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johansson on the ground.
Burnside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johansson taking some punishment here, with Burnside in his half guard.
Burnside thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Burnside is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burnside trying to mount his opponent but Johansson defends it.
Burnside moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Burnside with the ground and pound from mount.
Burnside landing punches.
Burnside lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burnside scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johansson is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnside lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johansson is still in real trouble! Can Burnside finish him?
You get the feeling that Johansson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burnside working Johansson over with strikes here.
Burnside cracks Johansson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Burnside!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaru Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaru Kayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaru Kayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski has a takedown stuffed.
Soszynski closes the distance and clinches up with Kayne, looking for a takedown. Soszynski pushes Kayne against the cage but Kayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaru Kayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski moves forwards but Kayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kayne loads up on a big right hand but Soszynski slips the punch.
Kayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kayne lands a head kick that stumbles Soszynski and the fighters go to the mat.
Soszynski is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh Soszynski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soszynski managing to control the position.
Soszynski seems to have got his legs back now.
Kayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soszynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kayne stays in close to Soszynski's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kayne trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kayne tries to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Kayne is trying to stand up.
Soszynski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kayne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kayne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Soszynski throws some wild stikes that Kayne manages to avoid easily.
Kayne is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kayne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski stops Kayne from getting back to his feet.
Kayne makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A swing and a miss from Kayne.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soszynski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayne wants to get back to his feet.
Kayne looks gassed!
Soszynski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kayne!
Soszynski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski controlling his opponent.
Kayne wants to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Kayne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Soszynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soszynski thowing shots but they're missing.
Soszynski controlling from mount.
Soszynski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kayne is surviving well by controlling Soszynski's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kayne working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayne is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Soszynski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soszynski has control of Kayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kayne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kayne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Soszynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kayne wants to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Soszynski unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaru Kayne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kayne feints and then cracks Soszynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soszynski down.
Kayne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kayne sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Soszynski to the ground! Kayne dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Krzys Soszynski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kayne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Kayne 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.
Soszynski can't escape the position.
Kayne controlling the position easily from mount.
Kayne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Kayne has a good base and remains in mount.
Kayne is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kayne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soszynski will feel that in the morning.
Kayne digs a good hook to Soszynski's body.
Zaru Kayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soszynski.
Kayne throws a one two combo.
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!
Kayne throws a left that rocks Soszynski and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kayne dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Soszynski regain composure!
Kayne advances to full mount.
Kayne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soszynski is looking to get to half guard.
Kayne gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soszynski closes the distance and clinches up with Kayne, looking for a takedown. Soszynski pushes Kayne against the cage but Kayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soszynski has time to react.
A nice combination there by Kayne.
Soszynski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kayne circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Soszynski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kayne follows Soszynski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaru Kayne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Einar Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Baumgardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baumgardner has chosen COWBOYS FROM HELL as his entrance music. Einar Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Baumgardner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Einar Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Baumgardner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baumgardner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Baumgardner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baumgardner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Einar Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baumgardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Baumgardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baumgardner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Baumgardner persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Baumgardner off the cage and back into rage.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baumgardner is rocked!
It looks like Brian Baumgardner has been cut.
Baumgardner leaves his chin hanging out and Lee seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Baumgardner crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Lee!
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