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KONFLIKT World Cup - Event 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiyero Lermontov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hisoka Misawa's chin.
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Misawa slips under a jab.
Misawa swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
Misawa digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Misawa throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Misawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lermontov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lermontov is looking to work some ground and pound but Misawa has wrist control.
Lermontov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Misawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Misawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Misawa!
Lermontov is not content to let Misawa control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov tries to improve position but can't.
Misawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lermontov, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa trying to control the action but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Lermontov regains half guard.
Lermontov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lermontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Misawa looking to pass the guard.
Misawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lermontov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lermontov thows a big elbow that misses.
Lermontov wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Lermontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lermontov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa working for a triangle but Lermontov defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lermontov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Misawa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lermontov looking to pass the guard.
Misawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lermontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Misawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lermontov stopping the sweep attempt from Misawa.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Misawa sprawls well. Misawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet.
Misawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Lermontov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lermontov shoots in for a takedown but Misawa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Misawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misawa leaves Lermontov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Misawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lermontov's head.
Horrible takedown by Lermontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Misawa which made him look bad.
Lermontov is breathing heavily.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Misawa.
Misawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lermontov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Misawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Misawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lermontov with a nice head shot there.
Lermontov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lermontov throwing strikes but missing.
Misawa is trying to control the position but Lermontov postures up.
Misawa has his foot on Lermontov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lermontov works his way back into a safe position though.
Misawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lermontov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
Lermontov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Misawa's head.
Lermontov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov clinches.
Lermontov prevents Misawa from breaking the clinch.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Misawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
Lermontov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Misawa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lermontov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lermontov can't escape the position.
Lermontov is working hard here to advance position.
Misawa wants to control the pace but Lermontov is squirming around nicely.
Misawa takes Lermontov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lermontov is in trouble.
Misawa tries to keep control of the position but Lermontov is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov trying to control the action but Misawa just sinks the hooks in.
Misawa tries to get the hooks in deep but Lermontov pushed the leg off.
Lermontov breaks Misawa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lermontov trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Lermontov is looking to work some ground and pound but Misawa has wrist control.
Misawa trying to keep a closed guard but Lermontov is proving a slippery customer.
Misawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lermontov wants to improve his position but Misawa is controlling well.
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.
Lermontov is trying to control but can't.
Lermontov is not content to let Misawa control the position.
Lermontov is looking to control Misawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lermontov avoid being mounted?
Misawa is pressing down on Lermontov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lermontov is holding on for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Misawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lermontov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Misawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Misawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misawa lands a slapping body shot.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Lermontov slips a jab from Misawa.
Lermontov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lermontov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lermontov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Misawa controlling the position for now.
Lermontov prevents Misawa from improving his position.
Lermontov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Misawa actively working from the bottom here.
Lermontov working over Misawa with some ground and pound. Misawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Misawa tries to roll over but Lermontov keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov thows a huge punch but Misawa dodges it nicely.
Misawa is trying to control but can't.
Lermontov passes to side control.
Misawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Misawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lermontov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lermontov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Misawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lermontov off and has taken his back!
Misawa doesn't have the hooks in and Lermontov manages to turn into his guard.
Lermontov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Lermontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lermontov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Misawa reverses the position - he's now on top in Lermontov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Misawa misses with a head kick.
Misawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lermontov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Misawa throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Donk. Misawa catches Lermontov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Misawa.
Lermontov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lermontov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Misawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Misawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Misawa connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.
No luck for Lermontov with that takedown attempt.
Lermontov shoots in for a double leg but Misawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Misawa.
Misawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Lermontov is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lermontov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Misawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Misawa!
Misawa regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov is thwarting Misawa's attempts to control the position.
Misawa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lermontov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Misawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov postures up and lands a big shot to Misawa's brow.
Misawa looking for a triangle here. Lermontov is fighting it but it looks tight! Misawa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lermontov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hisoka Misawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirko FloFlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. FloFlop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pirko FloFlop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pirko FloFlop!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches FloFlop on the side of the head.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but FloFlop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Dominguez there.
It looks like Pirko FloFlop has been cut.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in FloFlop's guard.
Dominguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! FloFlop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. FloFlop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from FloFlop!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez parries the strikes from FloFlop easily there. FloFlop is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dominguez to escape.
FloFlop controls the position.
FloFlop is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
FloFlop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dominguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FloFlop is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but FloFlop is controlling well.
Dominguez punching from the bottom.
FloFlop controlling the action here.
Dominguez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
FloFlop wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
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.
Dominguez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dominguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
FloFlop moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dominguez goes down! Can FloFlop finish him!?
It looks like Pablo Dominguez has been cut.
Dominguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dominguez trying to strike off his back.
FloFlop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing FloFlop from controlling successfully.
FloFlop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
FloFlop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
FloFlop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from FloFlop.
Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
FloFlop throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dominguez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pirko FloFlop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Duggary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggary's entrance music is Remember The Name Remix. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Romanov's choice of entrance music: Greatest song ever made. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Duggary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Romanov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov wants to clinch up but Duggary keeps it at a distance.
Duggary misses with a straight left.
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary is having none of it.
Romanov wants to clinch up but Duggary keeps it at a distance.
Duggary shoots in and drives through. Romanov sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duggary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Duggary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romanov doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Sergei Romanov has been cut.
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary is having none of it.
Duggary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romanov has Duggary pushed against the cage.
Romanov lands an elbow that stopped Duggary in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Christophe Duggary has been cut.
Romanov lands a nice elbow.
Duggary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duggary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romanov prevents it.
Duggary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christophe Duggary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romanov throws an elbow but misses.
Duggary on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duggary tries to break free but Romanov pushes him back against the cage.
Duggary is trying to force a seperation but Romanov has the dominant position.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Duggary working hard to break the clinch.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Duggary takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duggary avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Duggary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romanov uses from the top position.
Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duggary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duggary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Duggary's legs - danger averted.
Duggary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duggary is breathing heavily.
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duggary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Duggary's legs - danger averted.
Duggary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Duggary keeps moving.
Duggary has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Duggary keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggary had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Romanov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Duggary Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Romanov's back instead.
Romanov turns into Duggary and is now in his guard.
Duggary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duggary working for submissions but it's allowed Romanov to get to half guard.
Romanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov is thwarting Duggary's attempts to control the position.
Romanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Romanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duggary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duggary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Romanov trying to control from half guard but Duggary is working away.
Duggary looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov is pressing down on Duggary's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duggary is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary moves out of range.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary moves out of range.
Romanov tries to clinch there but Duggary circles away.
Sergei Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggary lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Duggary dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duggary throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duggary is defended easily by Romanov.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov wants to clinch.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Duggary is avoiding it.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggary keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggary misses with a looping left.
Romanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Duggary, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romanov wants to clinch.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggary swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Duggary is avoiding it.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duggary.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christophe Duggary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Duggary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duggary is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Romanov.
Duggary dodges an elbow strike from Romanov.
Duggary tries to pull guard but Romanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Duggary drops back down to his feet.
Romanov stalling.
Duggary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duggary tries to circle away but Romanov has him pinned against the cage.
Duggary tries to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling the position.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Duggary takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duggary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duggary takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duggary is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duggary has Romanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Duggary takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is struggling to control the position.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Romanov avoiding damage.
Duggary has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duggary takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanov lands a damaging elbow.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Duggary is rocked!
Romanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duggary's defenses.
Oh Duggary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duggary's defenses.
Romanov lands an elbow that stopped Duggary in his tracks for a moment.
Duggary managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov.
Duggary seems to have got his legs back now.
Romanov lands an elbow just above Duggary 's eye.
Nice elbow from Romanov.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duggary wants a takedown.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Duggary takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanov lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggary has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romanov lands a nice elbow.
Romanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Duggary won't want to take too many of those.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Romanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanov lands an elbow inside.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanov lands an elbow just above Duggary 's eye.
Duggary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romanov has him pressed against the cage.
Duggary wants a takedown but no success here.
Duggary takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romanov lands an elbow inside that Duggary shrugs off.
Duggary takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Romanov.
Duggary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romanov just leaning against Duggary, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary moves out of range.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Duggary circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggary circles away.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Duggary is avoiding it.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Duggary is avoiding it.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggary throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanov.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duggary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romanov is fending him off so far but Duggary persists. Nope, Romanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Duggary pushes him off.
Romanov leaves Duggary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to clinch but Duggary is having none of it.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Duggary circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggary throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Duggary pushes him off.
Duggary throws a shot from downtown. Romanov moves away and avoids it.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov darts in and clinches Duggary up against the cage.
Duggary is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christophe Duggary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov prevents Duggary from breaking the clinch.
Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Duggary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanov down to the mat. Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duggary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
Duggary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggary swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggary circles away.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggary circles away.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggary circles away.
Duggary misses with a few strikes there.
Duggary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggary swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanov.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Duggary circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duggary looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duggary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duggary has Romanov in his guard.
Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duggary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duggary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggary is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Romanov stays in close to Duggary's body and controls the position.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggary has a closed guard, preventing Romanov from standing up.
Duggary has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christophe Duggary.
I think Duggary 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christophe Duggary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladdy Stanislov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genetia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanislov misses with a body shot.
Stanislov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanislov throws a hook to the side of Genetia's head but Genetia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanislov misses with a hook. Genetia ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Genetia.
Genetia throws a leg kick but Stanislov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanislov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanislov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanislov throws a head kick that misses.
Genetia feints and then cracks Stanislov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanislov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanislov lands a nice shot to the body.
Genetia swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanislov.
Genetia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanislov is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Genetia.
Stanislov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanislov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanislov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia misses with a hook.
Genetia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanislov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanislov throws an overhand right that lands on Genetia's shoulder, as Genetia tries to avoid the shot.
Stanislov throws a hook to the side of Genetia's head but Genetia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanislov.
Genetia misses with a body shot.
Stanislov misses with a hook. Genetia ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Stanislov connects with the punch.
Genetia misses with a body kick.
Stanislov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stanislov works over Genetia's head and body with a nice combination.
Stanislov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanislov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vladdy Stanislov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanislov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanislov looks to land a combination but Genetia avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia just misses with a punch to the body.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Stanislov.
Stanislov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genetia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stanislov's head.
An inside leg kick from Genetia misses.
Stanislov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genetia throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanislov has managed to clinch.
Stanislov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joliver Genetia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stanislov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanislov misses the body punch
and Genetia counters with a body kick.
Stanislov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genetia counters with a head kick.
Stanislov throws a hook but Genetia avoids it easily.
Stanislov throws a combination that misses
and Genetia counters with a big head kick but Stanislov shrugs it off.
Stanislov throws out a loose jab but Genetia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joliver Genetia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genetia takes one on the button.
Genetia blocks a jab.
Stanislov misses with a straight left.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanislov to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanislov misses with a jab to the body
and Genetia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genetia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Genetia.
Stanislov is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
Stanislov looks to land a left hand but Genetia moved out of range nicely.
Stanislov avoids a kick to the body.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
Stanislov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov throws an overhand right that lands on Genetia's shoulder, as Genetia tries to avoid the shot.
Stanislov throws a sloppy head kick
and Genetia counters with a good low kick that Stanislov was not able to check.
Stanislov moves in looking to clinch but Genetia pushes him off.
Stanislov throws the left hand but Genetia avoids the punch easily.
Stanislov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanislov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stanislov blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Stanislov looks to land a right hand but Genetia moved out of range.
Genetia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov misses with a wild body shot.
Stanislov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genetia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanislov misses the target.
Genetia throws a leg kick but Stanislov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanislov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genetia looks for the body kick but Stanislov saw that one coming.
Stanislov moves out of range of the leg kick from Genetia.
Stanislov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a leg kick.
Stanislov throws a series of punches but Genetia moves out of range.
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.
Stanislov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genetia finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanislov's head.
Stanislov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanislov misses with a body punch
and Genetia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Stanislov.
Genetia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Genetia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanislov misses with a shot to the body
and Genetia counters with a low kick, right behind Stanislov 's knee.
Stanislov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stanislov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genetia counters with a body kick that stops Stanislov in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Genetia.
Nice uppercut lands for Genetia. That snapped Stanislov's head back.
Stanislov misses with a shot to the body
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stanislov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Genetia connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanislov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genetia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanislov connects with a body shot.
Stanislov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanislov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanislov.
Stanislov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Genetia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stanislov closes the distance and clinches.
Stanislov pushes Genetia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Genetia is trying to break the clinch but Stanislov is controlling him.
Stanislov breaks the clinch.
Stanislov blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Stanislov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a big head kick but Stanislov shrugs it off.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladdy Stanislov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stanislov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanislov has Genetia up against the cage in a clinch.
Genetia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanislov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genetia's efforts to push away.
Stanislov has a couple of punches blocked by Genetia.
Genetia has had enough of the clinch but Stanislov keeps him there for the moment.
Genetia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanislov has Genetia pressed against the cage, preventing Genetia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanislov gets through Genetia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Genetia manages to break the clinch.
Stanislov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Stanislov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov misses with a body punch
and Genetia counters with a nice leg kick.
Stanislov throws a right and a left that Genetia avoids nicely.
Stanislov scores with a three punch combo!
Genetia scores with a head kick.
Stanislov tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Genetia - that will leave a mark!
Genetia thows a body shot but no joy.
Joliver Genetia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genetia scores with a hook to the body. Stanislov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genetia throws a head kick but Stanislov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov misses the body punch
and Genetia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Stanislov.
Stanislov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Genetia.
Genetia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Stanislov finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanislov misses with a body punch
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanislov throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joliver Genetia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genetia 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joliver Genetia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pertti Sparraaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Filho!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparraaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparraaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparraaja is just out of range.
Sparraaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filho is fending him off so far but Sparraaja persists. Nope, Filho circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparraaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filho is fending him off so far but Sparraaja persists. Nope, Filho circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Sparraaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparraaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Sparraaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Filho is looking to control Sparraaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filho avoid being mounted?
Sparraaja is looking to advance position but Filho won't allow it.
Sparraaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparraaja is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sparraaja 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.
Filho has his hands on Sparraaja's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja wants to pass the guard but Filho is keeping the position.
Sparraajais looking to pass into half guard but Filho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Filho is in guard.
Sparraaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sparraaja moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Filho has worked his arm free - good work by Filho!
Filho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparraaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Filho wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho is looking to reverse the position.
Filho sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparraaja away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filho. That's going to slow Sparraaja down.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
Sparraaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filho.
Sparraaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparraaja shoots in for a double leg but Filho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparraaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filho swivels and escapes.
Filho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho gets a clinch.
Filho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filho gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Filho controlling the action here.
Filho passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja is in a horrible position here. Filho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sparraaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Sparraaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparraaja can't escape the position.
Sparraaja regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filho prevents Sparraaja from improving his position.
Filho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Filho 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.
Sparraaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Filho. No joy for Sparraaja on that attempt.
Filho misses the jab.
Sparraaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Filho is looking for a sweep.
Sparraaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sparraaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Sparraaja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparraaja tries to advance to mount but Filho instead regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho is trying is best to control the position here.
Filho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura here.
Filho gets back to full guard.
Sparraaja preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparraaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard.
Sparraaja distracts Filho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Sparraaja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparraaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho looking to finish Sparraaja with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparraaja!
Filho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparraaja is looking to improve his position but Filho isn't that keen on the idea.
Filho controlling from the full mount.
Sparraaja taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparraaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sparraaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparraaja wants to pass the guard but Filho is keeping the position.
Filho controls Sparraaja momentarily but Sparraaja frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filho strikes from his own guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho 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.
Paulo Filho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sparraaja moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filho but Filho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparraaja has a takedown stuffed.
Pertti Sparraaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sparraaja is working to get back to half guard.
Sparraaja 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.
Paulo Filho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparraaja is looking to get back to full guard here but Filho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho wants to control the pace but Sparraaja is squirming around nicely.
Sparraaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filho with shots to the head and body - Sparraaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sparraaja regains half guard.
Sparraaja is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filho jumps into side control!
Sparraaja seems a little lost for a moment, as Filho dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Filho happy to just control the position for now.
Sparraaja is looking to reverse the position.
Filho is looking to take a break and control but Sparraaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filho thuds his right hand into Sparraaja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparraaja tries for a takedown but Filho circles away easily
and Filho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filho.
Paulo Filho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Sparraaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparraaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Filho smiles and moves away.
Filho swings for the body but Sparraaja moves out of range.
Sparraaja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filho to the mat! Filho manages to get full guard.
Filho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sparraaja!
Filho working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filho controlling the position easily from mount.
Pertti Sparraaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparraaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Filho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filho 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Filho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shardlow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shardlow defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shardlow moves away.
Shardlow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shardlow is looking to clinch.
Steve Shardlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Shardlow moves away and avoids it.
Shardlow thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shardlow.
Michaels throws a body punch but Shardlow moves out of range.
Shardlow throws out a leg kick but Michaels moves out of range and Shardlow only half commits.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels is looking to wear down Shardlow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shardlow misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shardlow moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shardlow.
Shardlow looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Shardlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shardlow rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels tries to land knees in the clinch but Shardlow avoids the damage to the body.
Shardlow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shardlow blocks it with crossed arms.
Shardlow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michaels is keeping busy.
Shardlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels wants the takedown. Shardlow is fighting it off but Michaels persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shardlow's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels postures up.
Shardlow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shardlow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Shardlow is controlling well.
Shardlow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shardlow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michaels 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.
Michaels is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shardlow pulls his head out easily.
Michaels is not content to let Shardlow control the position.
Michaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shardlow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Shardlow is controlling well.
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.
Shardlow tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels lands a jab to Shardlow's midsection.
Shardlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Michaels.
It looks like Brock Michaels has been cut.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Shardlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels works Shardlow's body with a nice hook.
Michaels throws the left hand but Shardlow avoids the punch easily.
Shardlow throws a head kick that Michaels semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shardlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shardlow takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Shardlow ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels throws a hook but Shardlow avoids it easily.
Shardlow throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shardlow wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Michaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Shardlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Michaels's cut.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Shardlow, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Shardlow against the cage but Shardlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Shardlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Michaels.
Shardlow lands a high kick!
Michaels swings for the body but Shardlow moves out of range.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shardlow on the side of the head.
Shardlow throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Michaels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow feints and then cracks Michaels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michaels down.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shardlow throws a leg kick but Michaels moved away.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shardlow manages to avoid it.
Michaels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shardlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shardlow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shardlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Nice defenses there by Shardlow.
Shardlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Shardlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Shardlow.
Shardlow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels takes a swing at Shardlow's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels drops Shardlow with a beautiful combination! Shardlow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Michaels is looking for the KO!
Shardlow is rocked!
It looks like Steve Shardlow has been cut.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shardlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Shardlow is looking to score with low kicks.
Michaels misses with a shot to the body
and Shardlow counters with a big head kick but Michaels shrugs it off.
Shardlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Shardlow is just out of range.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shardlow tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Steve Shardlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Shardlow tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shardlow is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels throws a body punch but Shardlow moves out of range.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shardlow.
Michaels throws a hook but Shardlow blocks it.
Michaels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels working the ground and pound but Shardlow is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shardlow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shardlow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michaels trying to control the action but Shardlow is working from the bottom.
Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shardlow has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels throws a body punch but Shardlow moves out of range.
Shardlow throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Shardlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Shardlow is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shardlow ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Shardlow lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shardlow moves forwards but Michaels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shardlow needs to keep his hands up - Michaels had a free shot at his head there.
Shardlow throws a head kick that Michaels semi-blocks.
Shardlow stuffs the takedown.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Michaels.
Shardlow tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shardlow tries to clinch up.
Shardlow scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shardlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shardlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shardlow.
Good shot there by Shardlow.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shardlow.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shardlow's sensitive parts.
Shardlow is looking to clinch.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Shardlow avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Shardlow moved out of range nicely.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels misses with a body punch
and Shardlow counters with an outside leg kick.
Shardlow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shardlow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Michaels misses
and Shardlow counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a combination that misses
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Michaels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Marciano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Holyfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Holyfield lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holyfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holyfield's head backwards.
Holyfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
Holyfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Holyfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciano is fending him off so far but Holyfield persists. Nope, Marciano circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holyfield.
Holyfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holyfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marciano wants to sweep here but Holyfield controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holyfield is pushing down on Marciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Holyfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura but Marciano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holyfield to get the leverage.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Marciano wants to get back to full guard.
Marciano is looking to get back to full guard here but Holyfield has managed to pass to side control instead.
Holyfield misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marciano turns into him and now he's in Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Holyfield is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Marciano frees his head nicely. Oh but Holyfield has switched to an armbar! Marciano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nate Holyfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekdal instigates a clinch.
Crawford lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Rekdal is controlling him.
Rekdal misses with a punch to the body.
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Rekdal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Rekdal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rekdal is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Crawford lands a jab to the nose.
Crawford lands a nice shot that snaps Rekdal's head back.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rekdal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rekdal is just out of range.
Rekdal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rekdal wants to clinch
and Crawford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Rekdal wants to clinch
and Crawford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawford throws a one two combo.
Rekdal just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Rekdal walks into a left hand.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rekdal.
Crawford lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rekdal sprawling to the canvas. Crawford follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rekdal hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal trying to control from the bottom.
Rekdal is concentrating on defense, preventing Crawford from advancing position.
Rekdal actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rekdal wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rekdal.
Crawford moves forwards but Rekdal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Paul Crawford has been cut.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Rekdal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekdal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rekdal walks into a jab.
Rekdal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crawford's waist but Crawford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekdal off to one side.
Paul Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rekdal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Rekdal.
Crawford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rekdal backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekdal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crawford punishes Rekdal's body with a nice straight punch.
Rekdal looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal defending well as Crawford loads up on a big left hand.
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks Rekdal with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Crawford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to de liver by Rekdal. Beautiful body shot.
Paul Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rekdal ducks right into an uppercut from Crawford.
A nice combination there by Crawford.
That has opened up Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut even more.
Rekdal misses with a body punch
and Crawford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Rekdal misses with a body shot.
Crawford drops Rekdal with a beautiful combination! Rekdal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawford is looking for the KO!
Rekdal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal throws a lazy right hand but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rekdal darts in trying to clinch
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that hurts Rekdal! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Crawford jumps into full mount!
Rekdal is still in real trouble! Can Crawford finish him?
Rekdal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rekdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rekdal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawford rather than just go for the knockout.
Rekdal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rekdal somewhat.
Crawford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crawford scores with a jab. Rekdal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crawford scores with a jab to the body.
Rekdal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The cut above Thorbjorn Rekdal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crawford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rekdal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rekdal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rekdal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Crawford does it's job there.
Rekdal misses with a looping right.
Rekdal looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Rekdal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Crawford is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rekdal.
Nice combo by Crawford! Oh, that's hurt him - Rekdal falls to the canvas and Crawford follows him into side control.
Rekdal is still in real trouble! Can Crawford finish him?
Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekdal can't do much from the bottom here.
Rekdal seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rekdal is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford stands up and beckons Rekdal to his feet.
Rekdal looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Rekdal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawford sprawls well. Crawford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rekdal gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.
Rekdal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Crawford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Barbalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Give it Away. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikola Barbalic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikola Barbalic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barbalic's head.
Barbalic wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith works over Barbalic with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbalic dives on top into guard.
Barbalic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith cracks Barbalic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith looking to control but Barbalic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Barbalic bucks and avoids them well.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Barbalic is looking to get to half guard.
Smith looking to control but Barbalic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbalic tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith goes for an armbar but Barbalic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barbalic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbalic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbalic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbalic defends it well.
Barbalic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
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.
Smith thows a huge punch but Barbalic dodges it nicely.
Barbalic is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Barbalic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbalic is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbalic is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbalic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbalic gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbalic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbalic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barbalic keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbalic is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Barbalic is working from the bottom.
Barbalic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Barbalic is keeping the position.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbalic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barbalic tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbalic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith grinds an elbow into Barbalic's temple.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith trying to control the position but Barbalic is working away.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Barbalic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barbalic turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbalic is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control the position but Barbalic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is pressing down on Barbalic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barbalic wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Barbalic has moved into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Barbalic is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith 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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbalic checks a leg kick.
Austin Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Barbalic's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to control but Barbalic is keeping him busy.
Barbalic tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keen to just control but Barbalic is a slippery customer.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Barbalic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbalic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbalic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Barbalic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barbalic!
Smith wants to control but instead Barbalic manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Barbalic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is taking a breather. Barbalic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Barbalic gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbalic is keeping the position for now.
Barbalic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith advances position into side control!
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbalic being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Austin Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbalic is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Nikola Barbalic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control for a moment but Barbalic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith is looking to control Barbalic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denis Stojnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojnic's entrance music is Igraj Bosno. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Stojnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stojnic throws a leg kick which misses Arteta's front leg but catches the back leg as Arteta tries to avoid it.
Stojnic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stojnic blocks the leg kick.
Stojnic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stojnic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stojnic.
Stojnic throws a head kick that half lands.
Stojnic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arteta.
Stojnic thumps Arteta with a low kick.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arteta takes a swing at Stojnic's ribcage but misses.
Arteta blocks a head kick by Stojnic.
Arteta throws an overhand right that lands on Stojnic's shoulder, as Stojnic tries to avoid the shot.
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses.
Stojnic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arteta's head.
Arteta misses with a looping left.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Stojnic's head but Stojnic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Stojnic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojnic lands a high kick!
Stojnic throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Arteta is predictable there
and Stojnic counters with a good low kick that Arteta was not able to check.
Stojnic lands a high kick!
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Stojnic's head but Stojnic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stojnic slips a jab from Arteta.
Stojnic lands with a slapping head kick.
Arteta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stojnic. Stojnic obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Stojnic.
Arteta looks to score with a jab to the body but Stojnic is just out of range.
Arteta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
Stojnic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojnic lands with a kick to the temple. Arteta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arteta avoids the head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Arteta moves out of range.
Stojnic lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arteta misses with an uppercut.
Stojnic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arteta.
Stojnic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arteta misses with a wild combination.
Stojnic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arteta looks gassed!
Stojnic connects with a high kick.
Stojnic lands with a kick to the temple. Arteta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arteta avoids the head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
Arteta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stojnic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stojnic lands a head kick. Arteta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arteta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stojnic throws a nice looking combination but Arteta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arteta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arteta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojnic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stojnic cracks Arteta with a good jab.
Stojnic lands with a slapping head kick.
Stojnic looks to land a combination. Arteta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arteta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Stojnic - just one landing.
Stojnic lands with a slapping head kick.
Stojnic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arteta is rocked!
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!
Stojnic throws a nice head kick!
Arteta is still on wobbly legs! Can Stojnic finish him?
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Arteta seems to have recovered his senses.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Arteta moves out of range.
Stojnic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stojnic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stojnic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stojnic lands a nice hook to Arteta's body. Arteta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arteta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stojnic can pounce on him.
Arteta throws the left hand but Stojnic avoids the punch easily.
Stojnic slips under a jab from Arteta.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojnic swinging wilding here.
Denis Stojnic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojnic throws a head kick that Arteta semi-blocks.
Jab, jab by Stojnic - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stojnic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stojnic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arteta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arteta looks to land a left hand but Stojnic moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Stojnic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick and Arteta moves out of range easily.
Stojnic slips a straight right by Arteta.
Denis Stojnic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arteta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arteta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stojnic has got the better of the exchanges.
Arteta misses with an uppercut. Stojnic saw that one coming.
Stojnic lands with a slapping head kick.
Stojnic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arteta avoids the head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Arteta misses.
Nice shot lands for Stojnic.
Stojnic lands with a hook. Arteta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stojnic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stojnic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stojnic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojnic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stojnic scores with a leg kick.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
The crowd cheers as Stojnic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arteta doesn't seem phased though.
Stojnic lands a head kick. Arteta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta throws a shot from downtown. Stojnic moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stojnic.
Stojnic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stojnic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stojnic was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.
Arteta throws the left hand but Stojnic avoids the punch easily.
Stojnic thows a body kick. Arteta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arteta is breathing heavily.
Stojnic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stojnic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arteta takes a step back to recover.
Stojnic throws a combination that misses
and Arteta counters with a nice uppercut.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arteta.
Stojnic lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojnic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arteta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stojnic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stojnic cracks Arteta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stojnic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arteta's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stojnic - that will leave a mark!
Stojnic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arteta's head.
Stojnic connects with a high kick.
Arteta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stojnic.
Stojnic lands a big head kick that sends Arteta to the canvas! Stojnic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Stojnic!
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