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SOTF 14: Dragon's Den PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Show Goes on...Violin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Adams!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Adams.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A short right from Luciano.
Adams tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Adams working aggressively here.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.
Adams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Luciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Luciano to work.
Adams tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams is rocked!
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams tries to stall but Luciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Luciano.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Adams tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luciano is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams working aggressively here.
Luciano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano 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.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Luciano.
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adams tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Adams.
Luciano throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charlie Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Luciano.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Luciano gets a clinch.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Adams.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adams stalling.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands a big right hand that drops Adams! The killer instinct kicks in and Luciano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Luciano!
Charlie Luciano very nearly forgot to thank RSR Elite Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Easton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton looks to land a combination. Tsunami sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Easton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easton throws a combination that misses
and Tsunami counters with a single leg into guard. Easton didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Easton wants to stand and escape but Tsunami is having none of it.
Tsunami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsunami won't allow Easton to get back to his feet.
Tsunami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsunami is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsunami drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tsunami as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Easton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tsunami! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nadi Tsunami!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jagger Raffinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Calahan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagger Raffinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Calahan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffinski shoots in but Calahan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calahan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raffinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Raffinski's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raffinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raffinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calahan's guard.
Calahan keeping full guard, as Raffinski tries to pass.
Calahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raffinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raffinski advances to half guard.
Raffinski is trying for a kimura here. Calahan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raffinski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jagger Raffinski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jagger Raffinski thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rosholt (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but Rosholt shows good takedown defense.
Ballard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballard shoots in and drives through. Rosholt sprawls well.
Ballard fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosholt slips a jab and a cross from Ballard.
Rosholt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rosholt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ballard wants to control but Rosholt postures up.
Rosholt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballard looking for a sweep but Rosholt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rosholt controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt avoids the attempt from Ballard to control.
The referee warns Ballard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rosholt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rosholt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rosholt working Ballard over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ballard is desperately trying to improve his position but Rosholt has a good base and remains in mount.
Rosholt controlling from the full mount.
Ballard wants to hold on but Rosholt pushes him away.
Ballard is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rosholt dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Henry Ballard has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt controlling the pace for now.
Ballard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ballard is rocked!
Rosholt drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ballard! More shots from Rosholt and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rosholt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dsdsds Sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holopainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black&Yellow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hermanni Holopainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dsdsds Sdsdsd!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sdsdsd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holopainen as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Holopainen as Sdsdsd shoots in.
Sdsdsd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Holopainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holopainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holopainen preventing the sweep.
Sdsdsd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sdsdsd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holopainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holopainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holopainen trying to control but Sdsdsd is working from the bottom.
Sdsdsd keeping full guard, as Holopainen tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sdsdsd keeping moving, preventing Holopainen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hermanni Holopainen.
Sdsdsd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sdsdsd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sdsdsd shoots in and drives through. Holopainen sprawls well.
Sdsdsd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sdsdsd dives in and grabs Holopainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holopainen pushes down on Sdsdsd's head and hops out.
Holopainen leaves Sdsdsd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sdsdsd looks gassed!
Sdsdsd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holopainen.
Holopainen rushes Sdsdsd and presses him up against the cage.
Holopainen looking to throw knees to the head but Sdsdsd is blocking nicely.
Holopainen is trying to break the clinch but Sdsdsd is controlling him.
Holopainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Sdsdsd has double underhooks.
Holopainen successfully pulls guard.
Sdsdsd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sdsdsd wants to pass the guard but Holopainen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen looking to control.
Sdsdsd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sdsdsd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holopainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holopainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Sdsdsd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holopainen defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holopainen advances to half guard.
Holopainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holopainen throwing strikes but missing.
Sdsdsd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sdsdsd wants to take his opponent's back but Holopainen doesn't allow it.
Holopainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sdsdsd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holopainen is working Sdsdsd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holopainen pushing down on Sdsdsd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Holopainen is going to stand back up.
Holopainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sdsdsd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holopainen.
Sdsdsd gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holopainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sdsdsd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sdsdsd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holopainen!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holopainen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Holopainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holopainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sdsdsd trying to hold on to Holopainen's head to control him but Holopainen postures up.
Sdsdsd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holopainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holopainen's back!
Sdsdsd has the hooks in. Holopainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sdsdsd working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Holopainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sdsdsd's guard. Nice work there by Holopainen.
Sdsdsd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sdsdsd is looking for a kimura but Holopainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sdsdsd to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sdsdsd passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sdsdsd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holopainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sdsdsd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sdsdsd controlling the position easily from mount.
Sdsdsd moves to his opponent's back but Holopainen bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sdsdsd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sdsdsd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holopainen is one step ahead there.
Sdsdsd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sdsdsd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holopainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sdsdsd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holopainen.
Sdsdsd looking for a guillotine here but Holopainen defends easily.
Sdsdsd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sdsdsd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holopainen trying to control but Sdsdsd is working from the bottom.
Sdsdsd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sdsdsd looking for a sweep. Not yet Sdsdsd, not yet.
Holopainen stands up over Sdsdsd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holopainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sdsdsd is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sdsdsd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holopainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sdsdsd has Holopainen in his guard.
Holopainen stopping the sweep attempt from Sdsdsd.
Holopainen stands and throws Sdsdsd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sdsdsd manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sdsdsd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Holopainen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holopainen wants to control the pace but Sdsdsd is squirming around nicely.
Sdsdsd taking shots to the head.
Sdsdsd is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dsdsds Sdsdsd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holopainen tries to clinch but Sdsdsd moves out of range.
Sdsdsd has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Holopainen. No joy for Sdsdsd on that attempt.
Holopainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sdsdsd did well to prevent Holopainen getting side control.
Sdsdsd tries to get to full guard but Holopainen has control of the leg.
Holopainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sdsdsd tries to roll over but Holopainen keeps him under control.
Holopainen is keen to just control but Sdsdsd is a slippery customer.
Sdsdsd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sdsdsd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sdsdsd actively working from the bottom here.
Holopainen escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sdsdsd shoots for a double leg takedown but Holopainen sprawls well. He's pushed Sdsdsd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sdsdsd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sdsdsd tries to improve position but can't.
Holopainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holopainen advances to mount.
Holopainen landing strikes from the mount.
Holopainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sdsdsd is in a horrible position here. Holopainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holopainen scoring with strikes but Sdsdsd is staying in there.
Holopainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sdsdsd looks a forlorn figure.
Sdsdsd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holopainen working the ground and pound effectively.
Sdsdsd is rocked!
Holopainen lands a big elbow - Sdsdsd is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sdsdsd is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hermanni Holopainen!
In his post fight interview, Hermanni Holopainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marby Arcade (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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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marby Arcade!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makunouchi counters with a big head kick but Arcade shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makunouchi .
Arcade prevents Makunouchi from moving into mount.
Arcade wants to control but Makunouchi postures up.
Makunouchi trying to control the position but Arcade is working away.
Arcade wants to control but Makunouchi postures up.
Makunouchi wants to control but Arcade is keeping him busy.
Makunouchi tries to advance to mount but Arcade denies him.
Arcade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Makunouchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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!
Makunouchi working away.
Arcade tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries to advance to mount but Arcade denies him.
Makunouchi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sloppy strikes there by Makunouchi .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcade is trying to get back to half guard.
Makunouchi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Makunouchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arcade's legs.
Arcade tries to escape but Makunouchi is in control.
Arcade tries to buck Makunouchi off but Makunouchi is having none of it.
Makunouchi wants to control but Arcade is keeping him busy.
Arcade tries to buck Makunouchi off but Makunouchi is having none of it.
Makunouchi trying to control the action but Arcade is working from the bottom.
Makunouchi in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Marby Arcade has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcade keeps working.
Makunouchi lands an elbow.
That has opened up Marby Arcade's cut even more.
Arcade prevents Makunouchi from moving into mount.
Arcade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi lands an elbow.
The cut above Marby Arcade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Arcade is pushing Makunouchi 's head away, looking to escape. Makunouchi manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marby Arcade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marby Arcade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ippo Makunouchi !
A determined Ippo Makunouchi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta has chosen the tough guy song as his entrance music. Duece Delta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duece Delta!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shimizu wants it to stay on the feet.
Delta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimizu circles away.
Delta closes the distance and clinches up with Shimizu, looking for a takedown. Delta pushes Shimizu against the cage but Shimizu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duece Delta.
Horrible takedown by Delta or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimizu which made him look bad.
Delta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimizu tries to avoid it but Delta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimizu to the ground. Shimizu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimizu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delta shoots in looking for a takedown but Shimizu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shimizu.
Duece Delta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt from Delta. Delta gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimizu throws a shot to the body.
Delta looks gassed!
No luck for Delta with that takedown attempt.
Shimizu tests Delta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu lands a big uppercut and Delta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Delta looks OK. Shimizu waves Delta back to his feet!
Delta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delta fails with a takedown attempt.
Delta is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimizu finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimizu.
Delta gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Shimizu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Delta is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuyuki Shimizu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kazuyuki Shimizu thanked Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Varz Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva clinches.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Defoe won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Defoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Defoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is pulling down on Defoe's head. It's preventing any offense from Defoe, at least for the moment.
Defoe looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Defoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva working away.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking a break here but Defoe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Defoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Defoe has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varz Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Defoe as he jumps to the side.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
It looks like Varz Defoe has been cut.
Junior Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Varz Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Defoe swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varz Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Defoe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Defoe is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Defoe trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Defoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to pull guard but Defoe won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva is looking to control Defoe's arms but Defoe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Defoe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva is pushing Defoe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Defoe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Defoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Defoe turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Varz Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Silva tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a head kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Defoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defoe keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Defoe is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Defoe is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva trying to control the position but Defoe is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva clearly takes 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!
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Defoe, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Defoe against the cage but Defoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Defoe as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab from Defoe.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva tries for a takedown but Defoe circles away easily
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva misses the body punch
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varz Defoe dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Defoe which made him look bad.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Defoe.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Defoe has wrist control.
Defoe wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Defoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Defoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Defoe wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is looking to stall here but Defoe recovers full guard.
Varz Defoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Defoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Defoe!
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Defoe passes into side control.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Defoe has passed into mount! Damn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Defoe controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varz Defoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varz Defoe!
Varz Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts's entrance music is Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . A fine choice. Bowman has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Batts misses.
Batts moves out of range of the leg kick from Bowman.
Bowman lands a nice shot that snaps Batts's head back.
Bowman misses with a hook
and Batts counters with an inside leg kick.
Bowman throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bowman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Batts counters with a body kick that stops Bowman in his tracks momentarily.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
Some wild striking there from Bowman.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batts scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Batts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pete Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batts. That's going to slow Bowman down.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Batts throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it.
Batts tries a low kick but Bowman avoids it.
Bowman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Batts shoots in for a takedown but Bowman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman keeps the fight on the outside.
Batts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batts throws out a leg kick but Bowman moves out of range and Batts only half commits.
Bowman cracks the inside of Batts's front leg.
Batts thumps Bowman with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
Bowman misses the body punch
and Batts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowman.
Bowman throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
Bowman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Bowman blocks the body kick.
Bowman defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman throws a front kick aimed at Batts's knee but Batts avoids it well.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Bowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Batts tries to clinch up but Bowman circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bowman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowman.
Bowman misses with a low kick.
Batts feints and then cracks Bowman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowman down.
Donk. Batts catches Bowman right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowman loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Batts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Batts counters with a good low kick that Bowman was not able to check.
Bowman moves into the clinch.
Bowman prevents a body shot from Batts.
Bowman working hard to break the clinch.
Bowman lands an elbow just above Batts 's eye.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batts on the side of the head.
Batts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Bowman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Bowman finds it's target.
Batts misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Batts forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batts.
Bowman lands with a left to the head.
Bowman lands with a right to the head.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman lands an elbow inside that Batts shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Bowman.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Batts with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pete Bowman has been cut.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Batts to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Batts saw that one coming.
Bowman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bowman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Bowman walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Batts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Bowman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bowman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Batts moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowman misses with a body shot.
Bowman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bowman swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
A jab from Batts does it's job there.
Batts throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it.
Bowman misses with a few strikes there.
Batts swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman fakes the leg kick and cracks Batts in the body.
Bowman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts works the jab nicely.
Batts misses with a low kick as Bowman jumps back.
Batts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batts checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowman.
Bowman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman cracks Batts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batts lands with a kick to the temple. Bowman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bowman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Batts tries to keep at a distance but Bowman has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Nice elbow from Batts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts blocks a body shot from Bowman.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowman.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Bowman wants to break free but Batts has control.
Batts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bowman fails to land.
Bowman lands a left hand.
Batts managing to block the knees to the body from Bowman.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts landing knees to the head.
Bowman trying to control the position but instead, Batts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowman into the cage.
Bowman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bowman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bowman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batts throws a leg kick but Bowman checks it.
Batts misses the shot to the body.
Batts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bowman wants to slow Batts down by chopping away at his legs.
Batts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Batts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowman, pushing him back against the cage.
Batts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Batts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Batts lands a right hand.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman blocking some punches.
Batts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowman.
Batts prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.
Batts can't find room to land a body shot as Bowman controls the action.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowman throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Bowman throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Batts throws a nice head kick!
Bowman throws a series of punches but Batts moves out of range.
Bowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batts lands a jab.
Billy Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Batts counters with a stiff right hand.
Batts connects with an inside leg kick.
Batts checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts jabs Bowman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowman thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowman misses with a straight right.
Bowman motions for Batts to come forward. Bowman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowman momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Batts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a head kick. That will keep Batts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Batts avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Bowman checks a leg kick nicely.
Bowman catches Batts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowman tries to bum rush Batts with a series of wild strikes but Batts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowman off the cage and back into range.
Batts misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Bowman misses.
Bowman moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
Batts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Batts shoots in.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts throws a leg kick
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowman in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Batts.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowman to score with a decent uppercut.
Batts lands a slapping body shot.
Bowman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batts.
Batts scores with a body shot.
Batts misses with a body punch
and Bowman counters with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bowman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts misses with a body shot.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman scores with a nice body kick.
Bowman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batts. That's going to slow Bowman down.
Bowman throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowman on the side of the head.
Bowman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batts. That did some damage!
Bowman staying out of range there.
Bowman throws a leg kick
and Batts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bowman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts throws a wild body kick that Bowman sees coming a mile off.
Bowman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batts.
Bowman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batts's head backwards.
Bowman lands a leg kick that knocks Batts off balance momentarily.
Bowman tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Batts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts connects with a right hand. Bowman shakes it off.
Bowman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batts has time to react.
Bowman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batts slips a straight right by Bowman.
Bowman throws a right hand that misses
and Batts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowman's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts cracks Bowman with an open hand slap.
Bowman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Bowman misses with a body shot.
Batts blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Bowman fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts tries to score with a low kick but Bowman moves his leg out of the way.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batts.
Batts throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Bowman tries to work over Batts's front leg with a kick but Batts checks it.
Bowman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batts.
A left lands for Bowman.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman avoids the head kick by Batts.
Batts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
A good leg kick by Batts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batts is out of range.
Batts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Bowman connects with a high kick.
Bowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batts throws a body kick that misses.
Batts sizes up Bowman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batts scores with a leg kick.
Batts throws a leg kick but Bowman checks it.
Batts tries to clinch but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman thows a leg kick but Batts checks it
and Batts counters with a series of strikes. Bowman will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bowman.
A jab from Bowman finds it's way through Batts's defenses.
Batts lands a nice shot to the body.
Batts feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Batts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pete Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman looking to control.
Batts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billy Batts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Batts cracks the inside of Bowman's front leg.
Batts lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batts misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowman counters with a left to the body.
Batts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Bowman avoids the body shot from Batts.
Bowman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Batts misses
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Batts didn't see that one coming.
Batts misses with a body kick.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowman lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Batts moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
Batts blocks the body kick.
Batts slips a straight right by Bowman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowman wants to slow Batts down by chopping away at his legs.
Bowman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowman clobbers Batts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Bowman lands with a hook. Batts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!
Post fight, Billy Batts stared into the camera and said 'Who needs Gangnam style when you've got Convicted style. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Stronger as his entrance music. Oleg Osbourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Comet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comet pushes Osbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Comet lands with a left to the head.
Osbourne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osbourne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osbourne blocks an uppercut.
Comet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osbournes head.
It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Comet.
Comet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Comet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Comet lands with a light punch inside.
Comet prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Comet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Comet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osbourne's elbow.
Osbourne tries to score a body lock takedown but Comet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osbourne.
Osbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Comet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Comet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Comet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Osbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osbourne scores with a hook to the body.
Osbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Osbourne fails to land.
Comet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet digs a right hand underneath Osbourne's ribcage. Osbourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Comet digs a right hand underneath Osbourne's ribcage. Osbourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Comet scores with a shoulder strike.
Osbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comet lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Comet.
Comet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osbourne looks gassed!
Osbourne is trying to break the clinch but Comet is controlling him.
Comet has a couple of punches blocked by Osbourne.
Osbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comet misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Osbourne blocks an uppercut.
Osbourne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson Comet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Osbourne.
Comet blocks an uppercut.
Comet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Osbourne fails to land.
Comet works on Osbourne's body with a couple of short punches.
Comet misses with a body punch.
Comet lands with a short shot to the head.
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Osbourne.
Comet is pressed up against the cage. Osbourne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Comet down to the mat. Comet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson Comet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Osbourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osbourne walks into a jab.
Comet gets a clinch.
Comet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Comet can't find room to land a body shot as Osbourne controls the action.
Comet has a couple of punches blocked by Osbourne.
Osbourne working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Osbourne.
Comet lands a body punch.
Osbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Comet pushes Osbourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Comet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Comet digs a right hand into Osbourne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osbourne's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Comet.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osbourne's elbow.
Osbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Comet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osbourne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Comet misses with a body punch.
Comet tries a body shot but Osbourne blocks it.
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comets head.
Comet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osbourne.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Comet blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne lands a shoulder strike.
Osbourne lands a right hand.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comets head.
Osbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comet's elbow.
Osbourne prevents a body shot from Comet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Comet.
Osbourne tries for a takedown but Comet manages to get underhooks.
Comet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osbourne.
Comet tries to work over Osbourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Comet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.
That has opened up Oleg Osbourne's cut even more.
A short right from Comet.
Osbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Comet.
Osbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Osbourne as Comet tries to tie him up.
Osbourne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Comet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Osbourne throws a lazy right hand but Comet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Comet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Comet.
Comet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Osbourne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Comet scrambles back to his feet.
Osbourne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Comet.
A bone on bone clash there as Osbourne blocks the leg kick.
Osbourne throws a poor cross that misses
and Comet counters with a body kick.
Osbourne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Comet to score with a decent uppercut.
Osbourne throws the left hand but Comet avoids the punch easily.
Osbourne lands with a straight right. Comet didn't see that one coming.
Comet tries to clinch there but Osbourne circles away.
Comet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comet misses with a body kick.
Osbourne throws a looping overhand right but Comet ducks down to avoid it.
Osbourne misses with an uppercut
and Comet counters with a left and a right that stings Osbourne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne avoids a kick to the body.
Comet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osbourne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Comet fails to land with a series of punches.
Comet throws a jab when Osbourne was well out of range.
Osbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Comet slips under a jab.
Comet is looking to clinch.
Comet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osbourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Comet slips under a jab from Osbourne.
Comet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Comet throws a head kick that misses.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch but Comet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Comet swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne lunges at Comet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Comet's hand.
Osbourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Comet.
Osbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Comet's shoulder, as Comet tries to avoid the shot.
Comet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Comet.
Comet scores with a spinning back kick!
Comet throws a head kick but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne misses with a hook.
Osbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Comet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Comet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
A thudding body kick lands there by Comet!
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
Osbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Comet.
Comet throws a series of punches but Osbourne moves out of range.
Comet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Comet finds it's way round the side to connect with Osbourne's head.
Comet throws a solid leg kick but Osbourne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Comet.
Comet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Comet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osbourne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osbourne.
Comet pulls Osbourne in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osbourne trying to control but Comet is working from the bottom.
Osbourne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Osbourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Comet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osbourne to score with a decent uppercut.
Comet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Comet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osbourne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Comet lands a shoulder strike.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Osbourne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Comet has a couple of punches blocked by Osbourne.
Osbourne lands an uppercut.
Osbourne lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Comet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson Comet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osbourne lands a hook that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Osbourne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osbourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osbourne scores with a body shot.
Comet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osbourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Comet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Comet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Comet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osbourne doesn't seem bothered though.
Osbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Comet.
Osbourne missing with a left hand there. Comet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Comet slips a straight right by Osbourne.
Comet tries to land a front kick but Osbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Comet defending well as Osbourne loads up on a big left hand.
Osbourne looks to land a left hand but Comet moved out of range nicely.
Comet wants to clinch.
Osbourne misses with an uppercut. Comet saw that one coming.
Osbourne scores with a jab. Comet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Osbourne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Comet's guard.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Comet keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comet pushes Osbourne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Osbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Comet is controlling Osbourne's posture.
Osbourne looking to sit in guard and control but Comet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Comet wanted to stand there but Osbourne had control of the position.
Comet trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osbourne is proving hard to escape from.
Osbourne controls Comet momentarily but Comet frees himself.
Osbourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Comet is one step ahead there.
Osbourne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Comet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Comet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Comet moves away.
Comet doesn't manage to clinch there - Osbourne circles away.
Comet lands with an uppercut that bounces Osbourne off the cage and back into range.
Comet thows a body shot but no joy.
Comet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne shoots in but Comet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Comet thuds a left hand into Osbourne's body.
Osbourne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Osbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Comet scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osbourne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Comet missing with a left hand there. Osbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Osbourne misses the target.
Osbourne throws out a loose jab but Comet uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne slips a jab and a cross from Comet.
The fighters circling - Comet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Comet scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osbourne misses with a looping right.
Comet connects with a single shot there.
Comet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Comet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osbourne takes one to the chin there.
The cut above Oleg Osbourne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Osbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Comet. Comet obviously looking to wear him down.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Comet.
Comet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Comet scores with a leg kick.
Osbourne throws a looping overhand right but Comet ducks down to avoid it.
Comet staying out of range there.
Osbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Comet clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut.
That's time! Comet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Comet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Comet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Comet wants to clinch up but Osbourne keeps it at a distance.
Osbourne tries to bum rush Comet with a series of wild strikes but Comet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Comet misses with a straight left.
Comet connects with a looping right hand.
Comet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Comet catches Osbourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Comet forces Osbourne back against the cage and clinches.
Osbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne lands a right hand.
Comet cracks Osbourne with a nice body shot.
Comet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.
Comet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Comet working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Comet.
Osbourne goes for a takedown attempt but Comet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osbourne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Comet scores with a jab. Osbourne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Osbourne looks to land a right hand but Comet moved out of range.
Comet punishes Osbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Comet darts in and clinches Osbourne up against the cage.
Good body shot from Comet.
Osbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Comet.
Comet trying to stall but Osbourne improves his position.
Osbourne goes for a takedown attempt but Comet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Comet lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Comet with a hook.
Oleg Osbourne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Comet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osbourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet scores with the left hand. Osbourne knows he should have avoided that one.
Comet has Osbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Comet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Comet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osbourne can do to turn this around?
Comet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osbourne is rocked!
Nice body punch from Osbourne.
Osbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne misses with the head strike.
Osbourne blocks a body shot from Comet.
Comet lands with a light punch inside.
Osbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Comet finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Osbourne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackson Comet!
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