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EEC 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friederich Lehmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehmann has chosen tralala as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 cm
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325 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sho Nuff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Friederich Lehmann! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lehmann cracks Nuff on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nuff falls backwards against the cage. Lehmann follows up with more strikes that drop Nuff to his knees. Lehmann keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nuff! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friederich Lehmann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Hymn of the Republic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
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211 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Lightning! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGuire throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily. Lightning tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Lightning tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance. Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lightning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lightning tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance. Lightning shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lightning moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off. McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightning to the mat! Lightning manages to get full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lightning works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lightning is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea. Lightning has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle. McGuire looking to pass the guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire stops Lightning from standing up. McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Lightning blocks nicely. McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body. McGuire scoring with some ground and pound. McGuire prevents Lightning from getting back to his feet. McGuire postures up in Lightning's guard and throws a big left but Lightning blocks it. McGuire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lightning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire. Lightning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lightning wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position. Lightning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McGuire shoots for a takedown but Lightning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chuck Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lightning backs up against the cage.
Lightning with a poor takedown and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body. Lightning plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lightning looks gassed! Lightning tries to clinch but fails miserably and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lightning tries to clinch and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Lightning is rocked! McGuire fails with a takedown attempt. Lightning wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side and Lightning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lightning tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him? Lightning wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lightning seems to have recovered his senses. McGuire slips a nice elbow through Lightning's hands, connecting with Lightning's forehead.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lightning tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lightning punching from the bottom.
McGuire stops Lightning from getting back to his feet.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lightning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lightning looks to clinch and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lightning closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand. Lightning closes the distance looking to clinch and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lightning tries to clinch up and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lightning wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire. Lightning wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it. McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lightning is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McGuire stops Lightning from standing up. Lightning looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lightning closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side and McGuire counters with a straight right hand. Lightning looks to clinch and McGuire counters with a left to the body. Lightning clinches but McGuire breaks the clinch and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire 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.
McGuire drives through with a takedown into guard. McGuire looking to pass the guard. Lightning throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGuire won't allow Lightning to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightning has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGuire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lightning wants to get back to his feet.
Lightning manages to escape and get back to his feet! Lightning looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lightning is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire is in close to Lightning's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lightning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lightning wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lightning scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McGuire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGuire works over Lightning's head and body with a nice combination. Lightning clinches but McGuire breaks the clinch and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body. Lightning tries to clinch but fails miserably and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lightning wants to clinch. Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lightning moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightning tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Lightning fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Lightning shoots in. McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Lightning shows good takedown defense. McGuire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A nice leg kick lands there from Lightning. Lightning wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance. Lightning doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Lightning wants to clinch and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body. Lightning wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side and McGuire counters with a series of strikes. Lightning will be more careful next time no doubt. Lightning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightning looks to clinch and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Lightning tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Lightning wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lightning tries to clinch and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lightning is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Lightning is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lightning tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lightning doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Lightning has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Lightning. Lightning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away. McGuire throws a leg kick and Lightning counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! McGuire misses with a double jab
and Lightning counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily. Lightning moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off. Lightning moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off. Lightning doesn't succeed with the takedown and McGuire counters with a straight right hand. Lightning wants to clinch and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning throws a hook but McGuire blocks it. McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightning doesn't seem bothered though. Lightning clinches but McGuire breaks the clinch
and McGuire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lightning! Lightning is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Lightning is looking to get to half guard. Lightning tries to lock up and control but McGuire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lightning really wants to buck McGuire off and get back to his feet. McGuire punishing his opponent with strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire avoids the attempt from Lightning to control. McGuire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lightning hang on? McGuire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lightning avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGuire.
Lightning tries to lock up and control but McGuire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lightning might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. McGuire lands a big elbow. You get the feeling that Lightning really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McGuire goes for an armbar but Lightning turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lightning. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lightning is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Lightning has managed to sneak the leg through.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightning wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. McGuire wants to get back to full guard. McGuire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lightning on the ground. McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Lightning decides to stand up. McGuire looks to land a combination but Lightning avoids it well. Lightning tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chuck Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four 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. Lightning wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand. Lightning is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Lightning lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover. Lightning tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance. McGuire avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lightning tries to clinch and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lightning closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lightning throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lightning wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side letting McGuire counter with a right hand. Lightning tries to clinch up
and McGuire counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lightning's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chuck Lightning. Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Mike McGuire! Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Mike McGuire! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wataru Shinzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinzaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Gotcha by Ken The 390. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
22
148 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Danielson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wataru Shinzaki! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shinzaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Shinzaki does no damage. Shinzaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danielson checks a leg kick. Danielson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Danielson is breathing heavily. Shinzaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Shinzaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Shinzaki is trying to control but can't.
Shinzaki is concentrating on defense, preventing Danielson from advancing position. Danielson stops Shinzaki from getting back to his feet.
Shinzaki gets back to full guard.
Shinzaki 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. Shinzaki is adopting a defensive guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Danielson preventing the sweep. Shinzaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Shinzaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shinzaki content just to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Despite being in the dominant position, Wataru Shinzaki just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Danielson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shinzaki. Wataru Shinzaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shinzaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wataru Shinzaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shinzaki misses with a kick to the body.
Shinzaki throws a shot from downtown. Danielson moves away and avoids it. Shinzaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shinzaki 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.
Shinzaki scores with a push kick. A right-left combo lands from Shinzaki. Danielson moves out of range of the body kick. Danielson moves forwards but Shinzaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Danielson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shinzaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Danielson's head. Shinzaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danielson takes a step back to recover. A nice combination there by Shinzaki.
Shinzaki misses with a wild body shot. Shinzaki throws a series of strikes that have Danielson backpedaling.
Danielson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinzaki swivels and escapes. Shinzaki closes the distance and lands a one-two. Shinzaki sizes up Danielson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shinzaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Danielson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Danielson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shinzaki. Danielson throwing shots but Shinzaki is blocking nicely.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Shinzaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Danielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinzaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shinzaki seems keen to control Danielson's posture.
Shinzaki kicks Danielson off and gets to his feet. Shinzaki misses with a head kick.
Shinzaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danielson moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shinzaki is working Danielson over against the cage. Shinzaki trying to stall but Danielson improves his position.
Danielson controlling the action here for a moment.
Danielson tries to pull guard but Shinzaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Danielson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wataru Shinzaki dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Danielson fails with the takedown. Shinzaki scores with a push kick. Shinzaki tests Danielson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shinzaki throws and low kick but Danielson moves out of range easily. Shinzaki lands with a cross. Shinzaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Danielson avoids a kick to the body.
Shinzaki misses with a double jab.
A combination from Shinzaki does no damage. Shinzaki misses with a body kick. Richard Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danielson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Shinzaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shinzaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shinzaki. Wataru Shinzaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shinzaki misses with a kick to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Danielson tries to clinch up. Danielson shoots in and drives through. Shinzaki sprawls well. Shinzaki swings for the body but Danielson moves out of range.
Shinzaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danielson takes a step back to recover. Shinzaki with a jab. Shinzaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Danielson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinzaki misses with a wild combination.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Shinzaki is trying to control but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Shinzaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Danielson is staying active. Shinzaki tries to get to full guard but Danielson has control of the leg. Danielson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Danielson trying to control from half guard but Shinzaki is working away. Danielson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shinzaki to regain full guard. Shinzaki keeping moving, preventing Danielson from controlling successfully. Shinzaki seems keen to control Danielson's posture.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Danielson tries to move into range but Shinzaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Shinzaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Danielson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Shinzaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinzaki swinging wilding here.
Danielson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinzaki tries to sprawl out of it but Danielson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinzaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Danielson fails to land the takedown. Danielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shinzaki cracks Danielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Shinzaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Danielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Danielson feints and then cracks Shinzaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shinzaki down. Shinzaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four 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. Shinzaki looks to land a right hand but Danielson moved out of range. Danielson tries to clinch up but Shinzaki circles away and keeps his distance. Danielson misses with a takedown attempt - Shinzaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Shinzaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Danielson has time to react. Danielson is looking to clinch but Shinzaki is avoiding it.
Shinzaki lands a jab. Shinzaki throws a combination that misses
and Danielson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Danielson.
Danielson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Danielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Shinzaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shinzaki looks to throw a body kick and Danielson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Danielson ducks under a wild hook from Shinzaki.
Danielson has Shinzaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Danielson keeps control of Shinzaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Danielson prevents Shinzaki from breaking the clinch. Danielson digs a right hand underneath Shinzaki's ribcage. Shinzaki let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wataru Shinzaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danielson fails with the takedown. A cross from Shinzaki lands. Shinzaki throws a looping overhand right but Danielson ducks down to avoid it. Shinzaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Danielson takes one to the side of the head.
Shinzaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Shinzaki misses. Shinzaki throws a right and a left that both miss. Danielson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Shinzaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Danielson. Danielson gets slowly back to his feet. Shinzaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Shinzaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shinzaki lunges at Danielson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danielson's hand. Shinzaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Danielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinzaki as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Danielson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shinzaki tries to land a body kick and Danielson counters with a body kick that stops Shinzaki in his tracks momentarily.
Danielson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Shinzaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danielson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shinzaki can't fight it off and eventually Danielson manages to take the fight to the floor. Shinzaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Danielson wants to control from the top but Shinzaki keeps moving. Shinzaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danielson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shinzaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shinzaki has escaped and now he's on top! Danielson is trying to keep Shinzaki in close.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinzaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danielson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinzaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinzaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Shinzaki pushing down on Danielson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Danielson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shinzaki is controlling the pace.
Danielson tries to roll over but Shinzaki keeps him under control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Danielson wants to control but Shinzaki is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Shinzaki seems content to control. Shinzaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Danielson stops Shinzaki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Danielson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shinzaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Danielson tries to lock up and control but Shinzaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Shinzaki controlling the position easily from mount. Shinzaki prevents Danielson from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight! Wataru Shinzaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shinzaki 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Wataru Shinzaki! Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Wataru Shinzaki! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Wataru Shinzaki!
Wataru Shinzaki wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick has chosen Juelz Santana- The Second Coming as his entrance music. Jordan Dick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Thompson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Dick! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt. Dick keeps the fight on the outside. Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dick.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dick blocks it with crossed arms. Thompson lands an elbow inside that Dick shrugs off.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Jordan Dick has been cut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A big right from Thompson misses. Dick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dick throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dick tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Dick. Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dick.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Decent striking displayed by Thompson there. 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! Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thompson digs a good body shot into Dick's ribs. Dick looks gassed! Dick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson. Dick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) That has opened up Jordan Dick's cut even more. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a body kick. Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches. Thompson is pushing Dick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Dick fails to pull guard.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Dick. Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dick has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body. Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Thompson. Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Dick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson takes one to the chin there. A jab lands there for Dick. Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away. A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab from Thompson. Dick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thompson lands a jab. Thompson wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jordan Dick'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.
Dick misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease. Thompson lands with a hook. Dick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thompson is looking to slow Dick down with leg kicks. Thompson lands with a nice combination. Dick backs away looking to recover. Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thompson tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it. Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Dick.
Thompson lands with an overhand left. Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thompson thumps Dick with a low kick. Dick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) The cut above Jordan Dick's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination. Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dick counters with a straight right hand. Dick is breathing heavily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off. Dick throws a big shot that misses. Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far. Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dick on the side of the head. Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook. Dick throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it. Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away. A good leg kick by Thompson. Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well. Thompson wants to clinch but Dick slips to the side
and Dick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dick. Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around? Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully. Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Dick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dick prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet. Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice body kick there by Thompson. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dick. Dick thows a body shot but no joy. Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dick. Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson. A shot to the body from Dick misses and Thompson counters with a straight right hand. Dick misses with a wild body shot. Thompson staying out of range there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dick misses with a low kick. Thompson tries to clinch there but Dick circles away.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Dick.
Thompson moves into the clinch. Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson prevents Dick from breaking the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice elbow from Thompson. Dick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson. Thompson presses Dick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jordan Dick's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson avoids the body shot from Dick.
Thompson clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage. Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) Jordan Dick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson lands a head kick. Dick smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson. Dick keeps the fight on the outside. Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses the shot to the body. Dick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dick misses the shot to the body. Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick. Thompson is looking to land body kicks. A low kick from Dick misses
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body. Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dick.
Thompson digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank. Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Dick avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson. Dick is trying to break free. Dick takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Dick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tony shahing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Nurple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think shahing might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I get up again. Nurple is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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221 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, tony shahing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darth Nurple! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nurple throws a right and a left that shahing avoids nicely. Nurple throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends shahing stumbling backwards into the cage! shahing bounces back off the cage towards Nurple, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nurple lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nurple celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darth Nurple!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by "This Is War" by Il Nino. Gabriel Dos Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyle Alzado's chin.
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157 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Dos Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyle Alzado! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alzado fails to land the takedown. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzado scores a takedown into full mount! Alzado throws some wild stikes that Dos Santos manages to avoid easily.
Alzado with good strikes from the mount here! Alzado postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dos Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alzado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dos Santos has picked Alzado up and slammed him! Alzado can't keep hold of the triangle and Dos Santos manages to pass to side control! Alzado misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos stands up. Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Alzado on that attempt. Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alzado swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alzado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side. Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Alzado. Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Alzado circles away and keeps his distance. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown. Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alzado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes. Alzado looks gassed! Alzado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alzado off to one side. Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Alzado shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alzado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Alzado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alzado sprawls well initially but Dos Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dos Santos wants to stand but Alzado has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dos Santos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Alzado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Alzado chips away with some ground and pound. Alzado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alzado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzado won't be happy with that. Alzado is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos gets to mount! Alzado was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Alzado working to try and regain half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Santos clinches. Alzado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dos Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dos Santos dominated that round. That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
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Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzado blocks it with crossed arms. Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzado. Dos Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dos Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alzado swings around for an armbar but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alzado's guard.
Dos Santos stands and steps away. Alzado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alzado with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dos Santos has picked Alzado up and slammed him! Alzado can't keep hold of the triangle and Dos Santos manages to pass to side control! Alzado is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Santos stands up. Dos Santos tries to clinch up. Alzado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Alzado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage. Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alzado.
Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Alzado. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alzado up against the cage. Alzado jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Alzado around his waist. Alzado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Alzado avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
Dos Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses. Alzado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos jumps into guard, dragging Alzado to the mat.
Gabriel Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alzado with a flurry of punches that miss.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Alzado is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Alzado is trying to reverse the position but instead Dos Santos has taken his back - oops! Alzado breaks Dos Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alzado stops Dos Santos from standing up. Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Alzado tries to pass.
Alzado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dos Santos dives on top into guard. Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alzado is working an open guard so Dos Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Alzado with a poor takedown
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch. Dos Santos throws an elbow that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Alzado wants a takedown.
Dos Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dos Santos taking a breather. Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Alzado avoids a wild elbow strike from Dos Santos. A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Alzado jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Alzado around his waist. Alzado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dos Santos dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alzado misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch. Dos Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut. Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Alzado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Alzado throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Alzado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alzado misses with a takedown
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Gabriel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Alzado.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Santos gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dos Santos throws a head punch that misses. Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Alzado wants a takedown but no success here.
Alzado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dos Santos tries to stall but Alzado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos. Alzado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzado circles away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Alzado misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Alzado tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos decides to stand and escape the position. Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Alzado circles away and keeps his distance. Dos Santos tries to clinch up. Alzado tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Alzado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Alzado wants a takedown but no success here.
Alzado fails to pull guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Alzado avoids a wild elbow strike from Dos Santos. Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alzado up against the cage. Dos Santos misses with some punches.
Alzado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alzado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Alzado circles away and keeps his distance.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Alzado throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range. Alzado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up. Alzado avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
Lyle Alzado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Santos slows down the pace here.
Alzado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Gabriel Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos! Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos! Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Gabriel Dos Santos!
Gabriel Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Todo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alco Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Todo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alco Holic! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todo to the mat! Todo manages to get full guard. Holic trying to control but Todo is working from the bottom. Holic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Todo wants to stand but Holic is controlling the position. Todo keeping moving, preventing Holic from controlling successfully. Holic slips nicely into half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Todo pushes Holic off looking to stand but Holic dives back in and keeps control.
Holic wants to pass the guard but Todo is defending well. Holic wants to take a breather but Todo is having none of it. Todo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Holic seems content to control. Holic moves into full mount! Todo won't be happy about that! Holic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Holic tries to control but Todo wriggling away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Despite being in the dominant position, Alco Holic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Holic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Holic walks into a stiff left hand from Todo. Todo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todo, right into the meat.
Holic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Todo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holic. Holic looks gassed! Todo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Todo lunges at Holic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holic's hand. Good shot there by Todo. Todo keeps Holic at a distance using the push kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Todo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Todo scores with a kick to the body.
Todo throws a head kick that half lands.
Todo lands the left hand. Todo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Todo.
Todo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holic at a distance.
Todo clobbers Holic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Todo scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Todo misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick from Todo. Todo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Todo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Holic is rocked! Todo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Holic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todo as he avoids it easily. Holic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Todo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Todo scores with a nice body kick.
Todo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Todo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holic. That did some damage! Holic throws a body punch but Todo moves out of range. Todo with a hook. Todo scores with a body shot.
Todo lands with a nice body kick. Todo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Todo tries a head kick but it misses.
Todo lands a nice looking body shot.
Todo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Todo. Jack Todo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todo.
A lazy left from Todo finds it's target. Holic walks into a jab. Holic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Holic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todo. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Holic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todo can pounce on him.
Todo throws a nice outside leg kick. Holic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Todo lands a head shot. Holic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Todo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Todo lands a head kick!
Holic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jack Todo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Todo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Holic misses with a wild body shot. Holic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Todo punishes Holic's body with a nice straight punch. Jack Todo is winning the standup battle so far. Holic misses with a few strikes there.
Todo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todo. Holic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! No joy there for Holic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todo's corner calls for a 1-2. Todo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Holic takes a kick to the side of the head. Todo lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A slapping leg kick lands for Todo.
Holic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Todo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Todo lands with a thumping leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Todo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holic. A slapping body kick lands there for Todo. Todo throws a nice outside leg kick. Todo scores with the left hand. Holic knows he should have avoided that one. Holic tries to clinch but Todo moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Todo. Todo just misses with a punch to the body.
Todo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Holic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Holic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Todo. Nice body punch from Todo. Holic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Todo misses the shot to the body. Todo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Todo lands a with a good body shot. Todo throws a shot to the body.
Holic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todo.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Todo lands with a kick to the temple. Holic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Todo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Todo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Todo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holic will feel that in the morning. Holic avoids the body shot from Todo.
Todo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Holic lands a slapping body shot.
Holic tries for a takedown but Todo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Todo. That's going to slow Holic down. Holic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Todo lands a body shot.
Holic connects with a body shot. Holic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todo misses with a head kick.
Holic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todo moves away. Holic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Todo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holic has time to react. Todo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holic moves away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Todo feints and then cracks Holic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holic down. Holic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A chopping leg kick lands by Todo. Alco Holic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Todo thumps Holic with a low kick. Todo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Holic tries to score with a low kick but Todo moves his leg out of the way. Holic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Holic shoots in but no luck this time. Jack Todo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alco Holic. Todo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Todo is looking to wear down Holic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Todo avoids the body shot from Holic.
Holic shoots in looking for a takedown. Todo tries to sprawl out of it but Holic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A good leg kick by Todo. Todo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A head kick misses from Todo. Todo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Todo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Todo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holic can do to turn this around? A head kick from Todo lands but Holic takes it in his stride. Holic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holic!
Holic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holic fails with a takedown attempt. A shot to the body from Todo misses and Holic counters with a series of strikes. Todo will be more careful next time no doubt. Todo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todo avoids the body shot from Holic.
Todo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holic shoots in looking for a takedown. Todo tries to sprawl out of it but Holic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Holic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Todo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Todo is looking to slow Holic down with leg kicks. A nice leg kick lands there from Todo. Todo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Todo dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Todo punishes Holic's body with a nice straight punch. Holic throws a leg kick but Todo moved away. Holic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todo. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todo - the referee stops the clock and Holic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todo. Holic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Todo lands a body shot.
Todo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holic misses with a wild body shot. Todo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holic has time to react. Todo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Todo. Holic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Todo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todo swings for the body but Holic moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Todo scoring well with a low kick there.
Holic shoots for a double leg takedown but Todo sprawls well. He's pushed Holic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Holic avoids the body shot from Todo.
Holic tries to clinch but Todo moves out of range. Todo lands with a slapping head kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Holic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todo thuds his shin into the meat of Holic's side. Todo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Holic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Todo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Todo lands a head kick. Holic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Todo is looking to slow Holic down with leg kicks. Holic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todo misses with a hook. Todo connects with a right hand. Holic shakes it off. Todo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Todo thows a body shot but no joy. Holic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todo was well out of range. Poor timing from Holic. The fight stays on the outside here - Holic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Holic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jab from Todo. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todo, right into the meat.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Holic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todo can pounce on him.
Todo swings for the body but Holic moves out of range.
Todo scores with a jab to the jaw. Todo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Todo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Holic fails with the takedown. Holic lands with a nice body punch. Todo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A nice leg kick lands there from Todo. Todo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Holic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Todo is looking to slow Holic down with leg kicks. A kick lands to the mid section there for Todo. Nice shot by Todo. Todo scores with a leg kick.
Holic shoots in but Todo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jack Todo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alco Holic.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Holic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Holic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Todo lands a nice shot that snaps Holic's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todo. Good work by Todo as he checks the leg kick. Todo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Todo digs a good hook to Holic's body.
Todo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holic takes a swing at Todo's ribcage but misses. Todo lands a front kick. Todo's corner calls for a 1-2. Todo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Todo connects with a single shot there. Todo lands a nice looking body shot.
Holic fails with the takedown. Todo tries a head kick but it misses.
Todo lands a with a good body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Todo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Todo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Todo is wriggling around but Holic manages to pass to half guard.
Holic is looking to take a break and control but Todo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Holic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Alco Holic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holic stops Todo from getting back to his feet.
Todo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Holic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Todo pushes Holic off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Todo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Todo, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jack Todo! Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jack Todo! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jack Todo!
Jack Todo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayl's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Heart Will Go On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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193 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron City! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! City slips under a jab from Ayl. City slips a straight right by Ayl. Ayl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
City takes a shot right to the bread basket. City blocks a jab. City avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ayl throws a right and a left that City avoids nicely. Ayl works City's body with a nice hook. Ayl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ayl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ayl throws a hook but City avoids it easily. A jab from Ayl misses.
City shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ayl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. City trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. City advances to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. City prevents Ayl from improving his position.
City is looking for a kimura but Ayl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for City to get the leverage. City prevents Ayl from standing back up.
Ayl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. City is working away from the top position though.
City is working for a submission of some sort.
Ayl is looking to improve his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ayl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from City.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ayl misses with a looping left. Ayl tries to clinch up but City circles away and keeps his distance. Ayl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Horrible takedown by City or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayl which made him look bad.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ayl scores with the left hand. City knows he should have avoided that one. City slips a jab from Ayl. City uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayl.
A head kick misses from Ayl. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ayl moves out of range of the strikes.
City closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Ayl dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
City throws a series of punches but Ayl moves out of range. City walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Iron City has been cut. Ayl throws a big shot that misses. Ayl throws a nice looking combination but City bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. City misses with a double jab
and Ayl counters with a three punch combo that has City backing up. City nods at Ayl to acknowledge the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! City bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. City is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ayl tries to close the distance and clinch but City swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. City throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
City ducks under a wild hook from Ayl. Ayl misses with a looping left. City throws a body punch but Ayl moves out of range. Ayl scores with a punch to the head. Ginger Ayl is winning the standup battle so far. Ayl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ayl misses with an uppercut. City saw that one coming. Ginger Ayl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ayl throws a body punch but City moves out of range. City ducks under a wild hook from Ayl. City keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
City misses with a looping left. Ayl motions for City to come forward. Ayl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ayl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and City is able to avoid easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. City gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ayl counters with a nice uppercut. City misses the jab. City uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayl.
Ayl throws a series of punches but City moves out of range. Nice defenses there by City.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ayl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. City shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ayl throws a low kick, looking for City's leg but City calmly moves out of range. Ayl loads up on a big right hand but City slips the punch. Ayl throws a lazy right hand but City sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ayl misses with a body shot.
Ginger Ayl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ayl misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Ayl dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Iron City's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
City slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. City swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
City drops his hands momentarily and Ayl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ayl misses with a hook. City ducked under it nicely. Ayl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as City throws out the jab. City avoids a punch combination nicely.
City throws a shot from downtown. Ayl moves away and avoids it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ayl staying out of range there. Ayl misses with a body shot.
Ayl misses with a double jab
and City counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by City.
City postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ayl is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of City, into his guard.
City has his foot on Ayl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ayl works his way back into a safe position though.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ayl sitting in guard here, content to control. City has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
City looking for a guillotine here but Ayl defends easily.
City looking for a guillotine here but Ayl defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ayl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. City working a defensive guard here.
Ayl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for City on the ground.
City is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
City manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Ayl tries to lock up and control but City gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ayl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from City.
City goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ayl is on top in guard.
City takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ayl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. City is keeping the position for now. Ayl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Iron City comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ayl 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ginger Ayl! Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ginger Ayl! Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ginger Ayl!
Ginger Ayl wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up by Tupac. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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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 New York, Jay Fatts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Gerous! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fatts fails with the takedown.
Gerous drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gerous tries for a kimura but Fatts is defending well.
Gerous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fatts trying to control but Gerous flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gerous.
Gerous is trying to stick to Fatts's back but Fatts is turning into Gerous. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gerous's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fatts. Gerous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fatts controls the pace.
Fatts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fatts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Fatts has a takedown stuffed. Gerous tries to clinch but Fatts is having none of it. Fatts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerous misses the target.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Gerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerous blocks a jab.
Fatts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fatts passes Gerous's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fatts trying to pass the guard but Gerous defending well.
Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerous actively working from the bottom here. Fatts blocks the strikes from Gerous.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is looking for a kimura but Gerous is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatts to get the leverage. Fatts prevents Gerous from improving his position.
Gerous looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gerous looks gassed!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fatts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gerous! Gerous working to try and regain half guard.
Fatts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gerous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fatts. Fatts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts looking to secure an arm triangle but Gerous defends it well. Gerous bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Gerous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerous 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.
Gerous is working for a kimura but Fatts is defending it quite comfortably.
Fatts wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Gerous will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerous circles away. Gerous throws a big shot that misses. Gerous misses the shot to the body. Fatts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fatts there as he acknowledges the shot. Gerous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fatts gets a takedown into half guard. Fatts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerous! Fatts trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gerous is looking to improve his position but Fatts isn't that keen on the idea. Fatts won't let Gerous get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Gerous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerous regains half guard. Fatts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gerous!
Fatts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Gerous is working to get back to half guard.
Fatts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gerous turns into him and now he's in Fatts's guard.
Gerous postures up in Fatts's guard and throws a big left but Fatts blocks it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Fatts wants to sweep here but Gerous controlling him for the moment. Fatts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fatts has his foot on Gerous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerous works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatts has his foot on Gerous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerous works his way back into a safe position though. Gerous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gerous throwing strikes from guard but Fatts blocks nicely. Gerous cracks Fatts with a solid left hand. Gerous postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fatts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gerous is in close to Fatts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gerous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Fatts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Gerous throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fatts. What's that going to do exactly? Gerous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fatts controlling his opponent. Gerous manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fatts is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerous takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Fatts is pushing down on Gerous's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerous is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatts 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.
Fatts wants to control but Gerous is keeping him busy.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Fatts is pressing down on Gerous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerous is holding on for now. Gerous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fatts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fatts's back! Gerous is hanging on to Fatts's back as he tries to escape.
Gerous looking for the RNC. Fatts breaks Gerous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Gerous will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
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Fatts feints and as Gerous raises his hands in defense, Fatts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gerous looking for a guillotine here but Fatts defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatts wants to pass the guard but Gerous is keeping the position. Fatts wants to control from the top but Gerous keeps moving.
Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gerous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerous working for a triangle but Fatts defends it easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous has an active guard here but Fatts has managed to pass into half guard.
Fatts seems to be working for a kimura but Gerous defends the submission attempt. Fatts is pressing down on Gerous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerous is holding on for now. Fatts not doing much here.
Fatts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fatts is trying to control. Gerous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gerous tries to roll over but Fatts keeps him under control. Gerous has hold of Fatts's hands but Fatts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gerous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerous.
Gerous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fatts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fatts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gerous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fatts controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fatts lands a couple of elbows.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Fatts trying to control but Gerous is working from the bottom. Fatts forces his way into half guard. Fatts wants to take a breather but Gerous is having none of it. Fatts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gerous is looking for a sweep. Fatts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fatts is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerous regains full guard. Nicely done. Gerous keeping full guard, as Fatts tries to pass.
Gerous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fatts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gerous Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fatts's back instead.
Fatts manages to stand up with Gerous still on his back. Eventually Gerous drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Gerous gets caught flat footed, as Fatts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fatts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gerous has his foot on Fatts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatts works his way back into a safe position though. Gerous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerous working for a triangle but Fatts defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Fatts showed his dominance in that final round. I think Gerous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jay Fatts! Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jay Fatts! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jay Fatts!
Jay Fatts wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yefar Mehwadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krunov comes to the cage accompanied by Marcus Krunov. Mehwadi has chosen Khe Sahn as his entrance music. Yefar Mehwadi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yefar Mehwadi! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krunov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Krunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mehwadi is fending him off so far but Krunov persists. Nope, Mehwadi circles away and we're back to standing. Krunov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mehwadi but Mehwadi pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mehwadi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mehwadi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mehwadi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Krunov struggling a bit here. Krunov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mehwadi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krunov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Mehwadi is looking to take a break and control but Krunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mehwadi takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Krunov to pass into mount. Krunov has given up his back here.
Krunov covering up well and avoiding damage. A bit of a pause in the action here. Mehwadi controlling the positon. Krunov wants to escape the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Mehwadi trying to control. Krunov is trying to break free.
Krunov trying to control but not successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mehwadi has the hooks in. Krunov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Krunov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mehwadi looking for the choke from the back. Mehwadi looks gassed!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Krunov is in bad spot here.
Mehwadi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Krunov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Mehwadi is hanging on to Krunov's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mehwadi is working the ground and pound. Can Krunov escape? Mehwadi is trying to stick to Krunov's back but Krunov is turning into Mehwadi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mehwadi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krunov. Krunov trying to control but Mehwadi is working from the bottom. Krunov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Krunov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Krunov lands a couple of elbows.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mehwadi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krunov uses it to pass to side control.
Krunov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mehwadi, who protects the arm well.
Krunov swings around for an armbar but Mehwadi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krunov's guard.
Krunov looking for a guillotine here but Mehwadi defends easily.
Mehwadi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yefar Mehwadi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
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Krunov clinches. Krunov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mehwadi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Krunov is trying to stall.
Mehwadi tries to pull guard but Krunov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mehwadi drops back down to his feet.
Krunov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Krunov. Mehwadi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Krunov is keen to just control but Mehwadi is a slippery customer. Mehwadi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Krunov seems to be working for a kimura but Mehwadi defends the submission attempt. Mehwadi is pressing down on Krunov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Krunov preventing the sweep. Krunov distracts Mehwadi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Krunov trying to control but Mehwadi is working from the bottom. Krunov tries to stand but Mehwadi is controlling from the bottom. Krunov trying to control but Mehwadi is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mehwadi pulls Krunov in close to prevent any damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mehwadi has his takedown stuffed
and Krunov counters with a single leg into guard. Mehwadi didn't expect that. Krunov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mehwadi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krunov passes into half guard.
Krunov trying to pass the guard but Mehwadi defending well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Krunov is trying to control. Mehwadi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krunov is trying for a kimura here. Mehwadi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krunov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Krunov!
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