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170lb Tournament Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and royce gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Cada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, royce gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cada moves out of range of the body kick from gracie.
Cada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cada wants to pass the guard but gracie is defending well.
Cada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
gracie tries to get to full guard but Cada has control of the leg.
Cada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for gracie on the ground.
Cada wants to pass the guard but gracie is defending well.
Cada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cada trying to control the action but gracie is working from the bottom.
Cada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cada wants to free his trapped foot but gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cada lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gracie is trying to stand back up but Cada is controlling him
gracie looks gassed!
Cada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and gracie defends it well.
Cada thows a huge punch but gracie dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cada trying to control the action but gracie is working from the bottom.
gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Cada is looking to take a break and control but gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gracie throws a front kick aimed at Cada's knee but Cada avoids it well.
gracie tries for a takedown but Cada circles away easily
and Cada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cada.
Cada is looking to work some ground and pound but gracie has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie is trying to keep Cada in close.
Cada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by gracie, who protects the arm well.
Cada working the head with strikes.
gracie is trying to improve his position.
Cada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cada is looking to take a break and control but gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cada wants to control but gracie is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Cada counters with a takedown into side control.
Cada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cada is looking to take a break and control but gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
gracie is breathing heavily.
gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cada working the head with strikes.
Cada working the head with strikes.
gracie tries to bench press Cada off him but Cada keeps the position.
Check out the look on Cada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at gracie to see if he's OK.
Cada controlling the position from side mount.
Cada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused gracie some visible discomfort.
Cada working the head and body with strikes.
Cada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cada trying to control the action but gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cada content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benji Cada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Cada trying to control the action but gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gracie tries to clinch
and Cada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in gracie's guard.
gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Cada stops gracie from standing up.
Cada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of gracie's head.
Cada trying to control the position from guard on top but gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cada stays in close to gracie's body and controls the position.
Cada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. gracie is keeping the position for now.
Cada trying to control the position from guard on top but gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
gracie tries for a takedown but Cada circles away easily
and Cada counters with a takedown into side control.
Cada in side control lands a decent elbow.
gracie struggling a bit here.
Cada has an Americana. gracie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cada is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cada hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Benji Cada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob pickerins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreuger comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm Your Boogie Man" by White Zombie. pickerins has chosen way of the fist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bob pickerins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddy Kreuger's chin.
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob pickerins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreuger moves out of range as pickerins strikes.
A slow jab from pickerins misses its intended target.
Kreuger instigates a clinch.
pickerins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreuger stalling against the cage.
Kreuger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite pickerins's efforts to push away.
pickerins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreuger slowing the pace effectively.
Kreuger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
pickerins is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
pickerins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreuger has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
pickerins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
pickerins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreuger has double underhooks.
pickerins is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bob pickerins has been cut.
pickerins tries to break free but Kreuger pushes him back against the cage.
Kreuger throws an elbow that misses.
pickerins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
Kreuger stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pickerins is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
pickerins is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
pickerins is trying to break free.
pickerins is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger keeps control of pickerins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kreuger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning pickerins up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
Come on Kreuger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
pickerins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kreuger.
Kreuger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
pickerins wants to break free but Kreuger has control.
Kreuger prevents pickerins from breaking the clinch.
pickerins takes an elbow to the temple.
pickerins is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of stalling here from Kreuger.
pickerins takes an elbow to the temple.
pickerins is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
pickerins is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kreuger.
Kreuger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
pickerins being controlled against the cage.
pickerins takes an elbow to the temple.
pickerins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
Kreuger lands a left hand that snaps the head of pickerins backwards.
pickerins manages to break the clinch.
pickerins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Freddy Kreuger has been cut.
Bob pickerins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pickerins throws a looping overhand right but Kreuger ducks down to avoid it.
Kreuger ducks under a wild hook from pickerins.
pickerins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kreuger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreuger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreuger throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pickerins misses the jab.
pickerins misses the jab.
Kreuger moves into range and clinches up with pickerins.
Kreuger stalls.
Kreuger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
That has opened up Bob pickerins's cut even more.
pickerins tries to break free but Kreuger pushes him back against the cage.
pickerins takes an elbow to the forehead.
pickerins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
pickerins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreuger has double underhooks.
Kreuger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
pickerins tries to break free but Kreuger pushes him back against the cage.
pickerins breaks from the clinch.
pickerins looks gassed!
Kreuger pushes pickerins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kreuger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
pickerins wants to get back to striking at distance but Kreuger won't allow it.
Kreuger lands an elbow inside that pickerins shrugs off.
The cut above Bob pickerins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kreuger lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pickerins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Kreuger.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
Kreuger stalling against the cage.
pickerins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
pickerins takes an elbow to the temple.
Kreuger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
pickerins avoiding damage as Kreuger throws knees to the body.
Kreuger misses with an elbow over the top.
pickerins working aggressively here.
Kreuger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob pickerins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kreuger has pickerins pressed against the cage.
pickerins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreuger scores with a shot to the side of pickerins's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Kreuger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kreuger throws a leg kick that misses.
Kreuger clinches up against the cage.
Kreuger misses with an elbow over the top.
pickerins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.
Kreuger keeps control of pickerins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kreuger trying to land knees to the body.
pickerins gets through Kreuger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
pickerins is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
Kreuger lands an elbow that stopped pickerins in his tracks for a moment.
Kreuger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on pickerins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
pickerins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreuger has double underhooks.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kreuger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kreuger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through pickerins's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob pickerins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddy Kreuger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ravi Raja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algenir Mira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Raja!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raja has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mira but great work by Raja.
Raja stands up.
Raja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Raja misses.
Mira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raja trying to control the position.
Mira wants to control from the top but Raja keeps moving.
Raja looking to control.
Raja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mira, into his guard.
Mira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raja defends well.
Mira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mira wants to sweep here but Raja controlling him for the moment.
Mira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mira wants to sweep but no luck.
Raja works over Mira with some ground and pound from guard.
Mira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raja uses it to pass to side control.
Mira is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja advances nicely into full mount.
Mira working to try and regain half guard.
Raja controlling his opponent.
Mira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Raja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raja with shots to the head and body - Mira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mira gets back to half guard.
Raja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mira gets full guard.
Raja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Raja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raja takes a swing at Mira's ribcage but misses.
Mira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raja's guard.
Mira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raja can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mira forces his way into half guard.
Raja won't allow Mira to pass to mount.
Mira looks to land a strike but Raja avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mira looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mira is looking to advance position but Raja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Raja controlling the position easily from mount.
Mira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raja's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but not successfully.
Raja is having to fend off submission attempts from Mira, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mira doesn't have the hooks in though and Raja manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Mira wants to sweep here but Raja controlling him for the moment.
Mira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control the position from guard on top but Mira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raja is in close to Mira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mira keeping moving, preventing Raja from controlling successfully.
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.
Mira controls Raja momentarily but Raja frees himself.
Raja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mira keeping moving, preventing Raja from controlling successfully.
Mira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raja trying to control but Mira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Mira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Raja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mira moves away.
Raja thows a body shot but no joy.
Raja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mira wants to free his trapped foot but Raja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raja gets back to full guard.
Mira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raja is keeping the position for now.
Raja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raja has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raja scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but Mira is working from the bottom.
Raja advances position into side control!
Mira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mira throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mira gets back to full guard.
Raja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Raja puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mira looking for submissions off his back.
Raja stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mira actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ravi Raja.
I think Raja 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ravi Raja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by Alter Bridge - Metalingus. Ryan Rain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortez throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well.
Ortez wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Ortez misses.
Ortez lands a jab to the head.
Rain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rain takes one to the side of the head.
Ortez swinging wilding here.
Ortez shoots in and drives through. Rain sprawls well.
Ortez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Ortez from controlling successfully.
Ortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortez looking to sit in guard and control but Rain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain is pushing down on Ortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortez punching from the bottom.
Ortez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ortez wants to sweep but Rain has passed to side control!
Ortez looks gassed!
Rain is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortez misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortez looks to move to half guard but instead Rain has passed into mount! Damn!
Ortez tries to hold on but Rain postures up.
Ortez is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Rain wants to control the pace but Ortez is squirming around nicely.
Ortez is desperately trying to improve his position but Rain has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rain controlling from the full mount.
Ortez regains half guard.
Rain slows the pace down in half guard.
Rain is pressing down on Ortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortez is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain passes to full mount!
Ortez is looking to improve his position but Rain isn't that keen on the idea.
Rain tries to control but Ortez wriggling away.
Rain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ortez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ortez is rocked!
It looks like Tito Ortez has been cut.
Ortez is trying to reverse the position but instead Rain has taken his back - oops!
Rain controls the action.
Ortez is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rain not allowing Ortez to control his hands.
I would not like to be Ortez right now.
Rain loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ortez hold on?
Rain keeps control of the position as Ortez tries to break free.
Rain has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ortez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rain gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Rain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moller has chosen Kosmisk Kaos as his entrance music. Joe Sofa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Per Moller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sofa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moller throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Sofa has been cut.
Moller looks to score with a jab to the body but Sofa is just out of range.
Moller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moller thuds a left hand into Sofa's body.
Sofa is breathing heavily.
Sofa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moller throws a shot to the body.
Moller throws a head kick that misses.
Moller thows a body shot but no joy.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sofa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller throws out a powerful jab.
Moller bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sofa! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Moller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sofa is proving hard to escape from.
Moller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sofa is retaining full guard.
Moller postures up and lands a big shot to Sofa's brow.
Moller wants to pass the guard but Sofa is keeping the position.
Moller lands a couple of elbows.
Moller stands and throws Sofa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Moller cracks Sofa with a big elbow.
Moller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofa is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sofa some visible discomfort.
Moller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moller decides to stand back up.
Moller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sofa, pushing him back against the cage.
Moller lands an elbow inside.
Sofa takes an elbow to the temple.
Moller is leaning against Sofa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sofa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moller manages to break the clinch.
Moller misses with a head kick.
Moller misses with a head kick.
Moller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
Moller digs a good hook to Sofa's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moller fakes the leg kick and cracks Sofa in the body.
Moller feints and then cracks Sofa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sofa down.
Moller swinging wilding here.
Moller swings for the body but Sofa moves out of range.
Moller moves into the clinch.
Moller lands an elbow that stopped Sofa in his tracks for a moment.
Moller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sofa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sofa's face.
Moller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sofa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moller as he avoids it easily.
Moller throws out a leg kick but Sofa moves out of range and Moller only half commits.
Moller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sofa rather than just go for the knockout.
Moller scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Moller throws a head kick but Sofa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Moller throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Moller just misses with a punch to the body.
Sofa moves out of range of the body kick.
Moller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
Sofa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moller misses with a wild body shot.
Moller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofa.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Moller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sofa's cut.
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.
Moller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moller throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Moller throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Moller throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Moller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Per Moller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moller takes a swing at Sofa's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moller.
Moller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sofa manages to avoid it.
Sofa misses with a leg kick
and Moller counters with a big head kick but Sofa shrugs it off.
Sofa tries for a takedown but Moller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moller throws a wild body kick that Sofa sees coming a mile off.
Moller throws a head kick but Sofa moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moller misses with a body kick.
Moller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
Moller looks for the body kick but Sofa saw that one coming.
Sofa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sofa moves out of range as Moller strikes.
Sofa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moller tries to avoid it but Sofa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moller to the ground. Moller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Per Moller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moller throws a push kick but Sofa slaps the foot to one side.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Moller tries to clinch up.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
That's two 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moller thows a body shot but no joy.
Sofa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moller's waist but Moller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sofa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moller connects with a solid leg kick.
Moller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Moller throws a head kick that half lands.
Moller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sofa.
Moller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moller throws a hook to the side of Sofa's head but Sofa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sofa blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moller.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
Sofa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moller misses with a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sofa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moller slaps away a takedown attempt from Sofa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Per Moller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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.
Moller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sofa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moller tries to clinch but Sofa moves out of range.
Moller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Sofa looks for a takedown but Moller sprawls well.
Sofa needs to keep his hands up - Moller had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Sofa shoots for a double leg takedown but Moller sprawls well. He's pushed Sofa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Moller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Sofa's cut.
That's time! Sofa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moller keeps Sofa at a distance using the push kick.
Moller throws a body kick that misses.
Moller throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Moller punishes Sofa's body with a nice straight punch.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
Sofa moves out of range of the strikes.
Moller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moller throws a big shot that misses.
Moller throws a lazy right hand but Sofa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moller moves in looking to clinch but Sofa pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moller did well to prevent Sofa getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sofa lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sofa is working Moller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moller wants to sweep but no luck.
Moller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sofa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sofa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moller is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moller connects with a high kick.
Moller misses with a head kick.
Moller looks to land a right hand but Sofa moved out of range.
Moller lands with a nice combination. Sofa backs away looking to recover.
Sofa shoots in but no luck this time.
Moller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Moller misses with a body kick.
Sofa avoids the head kick by Moller.
Moller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sofa.
Sofa with a poor takedown
and Moller counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sofa moves away.
Moller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moller throws out a loose jab but Sofa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moller stuffs the takedown attempt from Sofa. Sofa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Horrible takedown by Sofa or perhaps it was just good defense by Moller which made him look bad.
Moller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sofa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sofa blocks a head kick by Moller.
Sofa shoots in and bounces Moller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sofa wants to control from the top but Moller keeps moving.
Moller looking for a sweep. Not yet Moller, not yet.
Moller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joe Sofa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moller wants to stand and escape but Sofa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Moller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Moller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies by Drowning Pool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lyoto Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Arlovski's chin.
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196 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with a hook. Arlovski ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Arlovski catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Arlovski lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
A big left from Arlovski misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovski.
Machida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arlovski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machida!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida tries to lock up and control but Arlovski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arlovski on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a head shot.
Machida trying desperately to get to his feet.
Arlovski is going olschool here, as he tries to force Machida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machida shrugs it off.
Arlovski lands a big elbow.
Arlovski looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arlovski punching from mount but Machida doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Arlovski tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arlovski controlling his opponent.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Arlovski's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski content just to control the position here.
Arlovski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arlovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Arlovski throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovski throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arlovski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machida blocking the ground and pound.
Arlovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arlovski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Machida has his hands clasped together but Arlovski breaks the hold and Machida is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arlovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Fjellheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Fjellheim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjellheim fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Rotberg does it's job there.
It looks like Andreas Fjellheim has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjellheim was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotberg.
Rotberg throws a hook but Fjellheim avoids it easily.
Rotberg cracks Fjellheim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rotberg cracks Fjellheim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fjellheim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotberg but Rotberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fjellheim has a takedown stuffed.
Ilan Rotberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Fjellheim.
Fjellheim looks gassed!
Fjellheim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rotberg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Fjellheim goes down! Can Rotberg finish him!?
Rotberg looking to pass the guard.
Rotberg stands up from Fjellheim's guard - Rotberg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rotberg waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fjellheim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg cracks Fjellheim with an uppercut from hell and Fjellheim crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rotberg's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
That has opened up Andreas Fjellheim's cut even more.
Rotberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fjellheim, up you get!
Rotberg throws a series of punches but Fjellheim avoids them all with ease.
Rotberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Rotberg cracks Fjellheim with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fjellheim looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rotberg finish him?
Fjellheim is rocked!
Fjellheim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rotberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjellheim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
Fjellheim moves out of range as Rotberg strikes.
Rotberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjellheim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotberg is fending him off so far but Fjellheim persists. Nope, Rotberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotberg drops Fjellheim with a left right combo! Rotberg follows him down to the ground into side control.
Rotberg decides to stand back up.
Fjellheim is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rotberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fjellheim.
Rotberg throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Fjellheim colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Rotberg as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Fjellheim is left battered and dazed whilst Rotberg and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilan Rotberg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes into the arena with Mayhem blaring out of the sound system. Graham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Ready To Deal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
148 lbs
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22
147 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Graham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham scores with a jab to the head.
Karlsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlsson somewhat.
Graham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Graham is defending it quite comfortably.
Graham has his hands clasped together around Karlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but Graham dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Graham controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham catches Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Graham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karlsson.
A punch combination from Graham misses.
Graham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Graham scores with a four punch combination!
Good standup being displayed there by Graham as he connects with a hook.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Karlsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham's head.
Graham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham is looking for a triangle but Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Karlsson throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graham cracks Karlsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Graham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Graham taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Graham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billy Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham jabs Karlsson right on the nose. Karlsson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karlsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham, not yet.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham 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.
Graham is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham has his hands on Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Graham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Graham controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graham wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it.
Graham is controlling the pace.
Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham's back!
Karlsson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Karlsson doesn't have the hooks in and Graham manages to turn into his guard.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karlsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karlsson working for submissions but it's allowed Graham to get to half guard.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graham controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Graham tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Graham is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson trying to control here.
Graham trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlsson.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsson's hands.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham 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!
Karlsson shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham.
Karlsson looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graham holds on and takes a little breather.
Karlsson trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Karlsson prevents Graham from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graham trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a leg kick which misses Graham's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
Graham throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlsson somewhat.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Graham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
Karlsson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Graham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karlsson doesn't seem phased though.
Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Graham swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graham swivels and escapes.
Graham misses with the combination.
Karlsson cracks the inside of Graham's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Graham connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Graham, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes Graham against the cage but Graham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billy Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Graham, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes Graham against the cage but Graham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Graham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Graham swinging wilding here.
Karlsson lands with a cross.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Graham connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlsson off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham misses with a double jab.
David Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham looks to land a combination but Karlsson avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graham 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Graham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halibut's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peter You Suck. Tully is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Open Your Eyes. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brenden Tully enters the cage!
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24
165 lbs
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161 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halibut Halibut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Tully !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tully shoots in for a takedown but Halibut shows good takedown defense.
Halibut throws a push kick but Tully slaps the foot to one side.
Tully shoots in for a double leg but Halibut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tully takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tully dives in and grabs Halibut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halibut pushes down on Tully 's head and hops out.
Halibut Halibut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Tully .
Halibut stuffs the takedown.
Tully throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halibut as he jumps to the side.
Halibut throws a head kick but Tully moves out of range.
Halibut jabs at Tully 's body.
Halibut scores with a nice right hand.
Halibut lands a lovely overhand right.
Halibut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Halibut rushes Tully and presses him up against the cage.
Tully looking for a takedown.
Halibut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tully clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Halibut keeps control of the position as Tully tries to break free.
Tully is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halibut gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully tries to escape but Halibut has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halibut trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tully doesn't escape.
Halibut is working for a rear naked choke. Tully is not defending it well and Halibut has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tully refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tully 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Halibut Halibut!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Rimsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). glozman comes into the arena with enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Sergei Rimsky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Rimsky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimsky misses with a looping right.
glozman cracks the inside of Rimsky's front leg.
glozman connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from glozman.
glozman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Sergei Rimsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rimsky misses with a looping right.
glozman lands with a slapping head kick.
Rimsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rimsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rimsky throws the left hand but glozman avoids the punch easily.
glozman fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rimsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rimsky looks gassed!
glozman feints and then cracks Rimsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rimsky down.
glozman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rimsky circles away quickly and effectively.
glozman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rimsky's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for glozman.
glozman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rimsky backs up against the cage.
glozman lands a head kick that stumbles Rimsky and the fighters go to the mat.
Rimsky is rocked!
That has opened up Sergei Rimsky's cut even more.
glozman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
glozman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
glozman is looking to take a break and control but Rimsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rimsky looks to move to half guard but instead glozman has passed into mount! Damn!
glozman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rimsky throwing hammer fists to the chest of glozman. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Rimsky is trying to escape the mount.
glozman controlling from mount.
Rimsky is trying to escape the mount.
Rimsky tries to hold on but glozman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
glozman scoring with strikes but Rimsky is staying in there.
Rimsky is desperately trying to improve his position but glozman has a good base and remains in mount.
glozman controlling the pace for now.
Rimsky working to try and regain half guard.
glozman tries to control but Rimsky wriggling away.
Rimsky swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rimsky is squirming around, avoiding glozman's attempts to control the action.
glozman is really struggling to control Rimsky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. igor glozman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rimsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.
glozman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rimsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rimsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sergei Rimsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
glozman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rimsky stalks glozman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into glozman's face. glozman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like igor glozman has been cut.
glozman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The cut above Sergei Rimsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
glozman throws a head kick but Rimsky moves out of range.
Rimsky throws a looping overhand right but glozman ducks down to avoid it.
glozman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rimsky throws a series of punches but glozman moves out of range.
glozman lands with a cross.
Rimsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rimsky loads up on a big right hand but glozman slips the punch.
glozman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
glozman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sergei Rimsky's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
glozman slips under a jab from Rimsky.
Rimsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by glozman.
glozman walks into a straight right hand from Rimsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
igor glozman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rimsky throws a hook but glozman avoids it easily.
Rimsky swinging wilding here.
glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rimsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
glozman scoring well with a low kick there.
igor glozman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
glozman misses with a few strikes there.
glozman is looking to land body kicks.
Rimsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
glozman throws a head kick but Rimsky moves out of range.
glozman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by glozman.
glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by glozman. That's going to slow Rimsky down.
Rimsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from glozman.
glozman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
glozman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rimsky.
Nice defenses there by Rimsky.
glozman ducks under a wild hook from Rimsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
glozman moves out of range of the strikes.
Rimsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from glozman.
igor glozman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rimsky misses the shot to the body.
Rimsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
glozman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rimsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and glozman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
glozman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
glozman throws a right hand that Rimsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rimsky also avoids with ease.
Rimsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
glozman needs to keep his hands up - Rimsky had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by glozman.
Rimsky throws a series of strikes that have glozman backpedaling.
glozman misses with a few strikes there.
glozman tries to bum rush Rimsky with a series of wild strikes but Rimsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
glozman looks for the body kick but Rimsky saw that one coming.
Rimsky moves out of range as glozman strikes.
glozman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rimsky at a distance.
Rimsky throws the left hand but glozman avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
glozman closes the distance and clinches.
Rimsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
glozman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rimsky backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimsky misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from glozman.
Rimsky is looking to control glozman's arms but glozman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rimsky has his back to the cage.
Rimsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rimsky wants to get back to striking at distance but glozman won't allow it.
Rimsky is pressed up against the cage. glozman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rimsky down to the mat. Rimsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Rimsky misses.
glozman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rimsky lands a jab.
Good leg kick by glozman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to de liver by Rimsky. Beautiful body shot.
glozman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rimsky throws a hook to the side of glozman's head but glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rimsky throws a hook but glozman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimsky wants to land a leg kick but glozman is out of range.
glozman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rimsky.
glozman closes the distance and clinches.
Rimsky tries to circle away but glozman has him pinned against the cage.
glozman lands a nice uppercut.
Rimsky is pushing glozman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
glozman is pushing Rimsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from glozman.
glozman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rimsky throws a hook but glozman blocks it.
Rimsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Rimsky throws a lazy right hand but glozman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rimsky waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract glozman.
A big left from Rimsky misses.
Rimsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rimsky throws a body punch but glozman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
glozman throws a hook but Rimsky avoids it easily.
Rimsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rimsky.
Donk. glozman catches Rimsky right on the button with a cross.
Rimsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rimsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from glozman.
glozman throws a series of strikes that have Rimsky backpedaling.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Rimsky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). igor glozman!
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