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DFC 37 - VDS vs Pariss PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Barreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreras's entrance music is Hellshock - Walking Death. A fine choice. Kersikov has chosen Skillet - Awake and Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Barreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreras closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Barreras.
Barreras misses with an elbow over the top.
Barreras is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barreras.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barreras counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barreras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barreras breaks the clinch.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov catches Barreras with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barreras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike from Barreras.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov is working Barreras over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreras breaks the clinch.
Barreras tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barreras if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barreras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barreras misses with a kick to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Barreras goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barreras moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barreras lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Barreras avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Barreras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barreras's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barreras tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Barreras is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreras missing with knees to the body.
Barreras jumps guard but Kersikov stands there with Barreras around his waist. Barreras gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kersikov pushes Barreras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Barreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barreras is rocked!
Barreras darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Barreras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barreras avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barreras. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Barreras wants to clinch.
Barreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barreras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samuel Barreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreras darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Barreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barreras's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreras gets a clinch.
Barreras is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barreras backwards.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barreras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barreras.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Barreras counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Barreras throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov 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.
Kersikov cracks Barreras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barreras ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Barreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Barreras is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Barreras saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov cracks Barreras with a nice body shot.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Barreras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barreras's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barreras thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreras tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Barreras toppling to the canvas! Barreras scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Oh Barreras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barreras stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Barreras throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barreras seems to have got his legs back now.
Barreras scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov cracks Barreras with a hook to the temple - Barreras is on wobbly legs here! Kersikov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Barreras falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kersikov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marko Kersikov!
Our winner, Marko Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco Van Zoetebier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Remco Van Zoetebier enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Remco Van Zoetebier!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoetebier tries to sprawl but James Da Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zoetebier tries to get to full guard but James Da Silva has control of the leg.
James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoetebier has managed to free his arm - good work.
James Da Silva prevents Zoetebier from improving his position.
James Da Silva blocks the strikes from Zoetebier.
James Da Silva wants to control but Zoetebier is keeping him busy.
James Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoetebier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James Da Silva.
Zoetebier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zoetebier throws a strike from the bottom but James Da Silva passes into side control!
Zoetebier misses with a strike from the bottom.
James Da Silva wants to control but Zoetebier is keeping him busy.
Zoetebier is trying to work for a sweep but James Da Silva has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva avoids the attempt from Zoetebier to control.
James Da Silva looking to control but Zoetebier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James Da Silva avoids the attempt from Zoetebier to control.
James Da Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zoetebier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zoetebier shrugs it off.
Zoetebier is controlling an arm, preventing James Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
James Da Silva blocks Zoetebier's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
James Da Silva prevents Zoetebier from getting the reversal.
Zoetebier tries to lock up and control but James Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zoetebier working to try and regain half guard.
Zoetebier flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoetebier swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zoetebier is looking to improve his position but James Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
James Da Silva looking to control but Zoetebier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James Da Silva landing strikes from the mount and Zoetebier is in trouble!
James Da Silva wants to control the pace but Zoetebier is squirming around nicely.
James Da Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zoetebier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva wants to control the pace but Zoetebier is squirming around nicely.
Zoetebier working to try and regain half guard.
James Da Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Remco Van Zoetebier has been cut.
James Da Silva content just to control the position here.
James Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zoetebier swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zoetebier is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoetebier tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and James Da Silva has taken his back.
Zoetebier manages to reverse the position and now he's in James Da Silva's guard. Nice work there by Zoetebier.
James Da Silva looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zoetebier is defending well. James Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zoetebier has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! James Da Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
Jose throws a front kick aimed at Slaughter's knee but Slaughter avoids it well.
Slaughter lands a jab-cross combination.
Slaughter is looking to score with low kicks.
Slaughter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaughter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jose misses with a takedown attempt
and Slaughter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jose shoots in looking for a takedown but Slaughter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Jose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jose tries to clinch there but Slaughter circles away.
Jose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a head kick that misses.
Slaughter lands a jab to Jose's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaughter, as that shot connected.
Jose is rocked!
Jose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaughter tries to avoid it but Jose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaughter to the ground. Slaughter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Jose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jose get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jose stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Slaughter runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Slaughter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Slaughter thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% 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 Milo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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203 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vemola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vemola. That did some damage!
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Vemola's front leg but catches the back leg as Vemola tries to avoid it.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vemola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Karlos Vemola has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vemola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vemola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vemola somewhat.
Milo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vemola's sensitive parts.
Vemola moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vemola looking for a takedown.
Vemola looks gassed!
Vemola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vemola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vemola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vemola drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Vemola just on the top of the head. Vemola drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Vemola - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Milo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mcnain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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5 - 7 - 0 |
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250 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mcnain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Cop!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop throws a shot to the body.
Cop throws a head kick that misses.
Cop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cop throws a head kick but Mcnain moves out of range.
Cop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcnain is breathing heavily.
Cop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcnain swings widly with a right hand
and Cop counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cop.
Cop rushes Mcnain and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cop - that landed with a thud.
Cop digs a right hand into Mcnain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcnain's gas tank.
Cop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcnain.
A right hand to the body from Cop.
Cop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cop pushes Mcnain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cop digs a right hand underneath Mcnain's ribcage. Mcnain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop pushes Mcnain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Cop as the two fighters clinch.
Cop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcnain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cop lands with a light punch inside.
Cop pushes Mcnain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cop is working Mcnain over against the cage.
Cop cracks Mcnain with a nice body shot.
Cop lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cop is working Mcnain over against the cage.
Good body shot from Cop.
Mcnain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Cop.
Cop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cop pushes Mcnain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cop.
Cop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cop.
Cop lands an uppercut.
Cop scores with a shot to the side of Mcnain's head.
Still in the clinch, Cop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cop works on Mcnain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cop is working Mcnain over against the cage.
Cop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cop.
Cop lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Mcnain has been cut.
A body shot lands from Cop.
Cop lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cop - that landed with a thud.
Cop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cop as the two fighters clinch.
Cop is working Mcnain over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cop.
Cop is working Mcnain over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cop.
Cop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcnain or not.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cop.
Cop digs a right hand into Mcnain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcnain's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Cop.
A right hook to the body lands for Cop.
Cop scores with a hook to the body.
Cop lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cop.
Cop presses Mcnain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Cop.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cop.
Cop lands a right hand.
Cop digs a right hand into Mcnain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcnain's gas tank.
Cop creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mcnain with a big uppercut! Mcnain tries to clinch up but Cop pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mcnain to the mat! Mcnain covers up and Cop unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Cop!
Mirko Cop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Chael Sonnen lowlights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Karlsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stig Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlsson enables Swanson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swanson distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
Karlsson is controlling Swanson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson passes Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlsson wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Karlsson is not content to let Swanson control the position.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlsson tries to get out of the position.
Karlsson wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Swanson trying to control from Karlsson's half guard. Karlsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!
Karlsson trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Stig Swanson has been cut.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karlsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karlsson wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Swanson's cut.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Karlsson counters with a two punch combo.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson looks to land a strike but Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!
Swanson looking to control.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
Karlsson cracks Swanson with a solid left hand.
Swanson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karlsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karlsson wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Karlsson passes to side control.
Karlsson with the ground and pound but Swanson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Karlsson is trying to control. Swanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Swanson moves into full guard.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karlsson postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Karlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stig Swanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson misses with a right hand
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karlsson is trying to defend but Swanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Stig Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Karlsson throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlsson's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson keeping hold of Karlsson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson working Swanson over with strikes.
Karlsson wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Karlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson is looking to sweep but instead, Karlsson has passed into half guard.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Song for the Suspect. Frank Bisping has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vik Ben!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vik Ben has been cut.
Ben throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bisping counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ben! Bisping lets Ben back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ben is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping scores with a leg kick.
Ben is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Ben looks gassed!
Bisping thuds his shin into the meat of Ben's side.
Bisping throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ben clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bisping stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Bisping!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jato Idrissa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Idrissa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three 6 Mafia - Who Da Fuck You Playin Wit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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169 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jato Idrissa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Idrissa misses.
Price tries to score a power double leg takedown but Idrissa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Price somewhat.
Price lands a nice hook to Idrissa's body. Idrissa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Price throws a series of punches but Idrissa moves out of range.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Idrissa has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Idrissa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idrissa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Idrissa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idrissa misses with a low kick.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idrissa.
Idrissa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idrissa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price shoots in and bounces Idrissa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but Idrissa keeps moving.
Price looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Idrissa keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price prevents Idrissa from improving his position.
Price trying to control from half guard but Idrissa is working away.
Price prevents Idrissa from improving his position.
Idrissa wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is just content to waste time from the top position. Idrissa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Idrissa keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Idrissa pulls Price in close to prevent any damage.
Idrissa is trying to keep Price in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Idrissa.
Price avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Idrissa has knocked Price down with a huge combo! Idrissa steps away and waves a wobbly Price back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Idrissa, right into the meat.
Idrissa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idrissa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price gets tackled into the cage by Idrissa. Idrissa maintains the clinch.
Idrissa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Idrissa.
Idrissa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Idrissa.
Price is trying to push Idrissa away but Idrissa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idrissa cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.
Idrissa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Idrissa throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Idrissa misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jato Idrissa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price slips under a jab.
Price misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Price.
Idrissa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Price avoids the head kick by Idrissa.
Price shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Price is working for a submission of some sort.
Price wants to control but Idrissa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Idrissa has his hands clasped together around Price's back. He's all about the action.
Idrissa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idrissa keeps working.
Price is pressing down on Idrissa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Idrissa is holding on for now.
Idrissa is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idrissa is controlling Price's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price throws a hook but Idrissa blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Idrissa.
Price goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Idrissa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idrissa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Price takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idrissa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Price checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price swinging wildly here.
Idrissa jabs Price to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idrissa throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Idrissa lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Idrissa tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idrissa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idrissa.
Idrissa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Price takes a shot to the head.
Idrissa struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Idrissa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idrissa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Idrissa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Idrissa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idrissa lands a nice uppercut.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Idrissa won't allow it.
Price is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Idrissa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Idrissa has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Idrissa scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Idrissa presses Price against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrissa tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Idrissa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Idrissa.
Idrissa looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Jato Idrissa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price avoids the head kick by Idrissa.
Idrissa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price swings for the body but Idrissa moves out of range.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Idrissa.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idrissa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Idrissa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Idrissa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idrissa throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jato Idrissa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Idrissa. That snapped Price's head back.
Crunch! Idrissa slams his shin into Price's torso.
Price lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idrissa at a distance.
Idrissa looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
Idrissa moves into the clinch.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Idrissa tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idrissa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Idrissa misses.
Idrissa just misses with a punch to the body.
Price takes a swing at Idrissa's ribcage but misses.
Idrissa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Idrissa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Price on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Idrissa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Idrissa moves out of range of the strikes.
Idrissa throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price swings for the body but Idrissa moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Idrissa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
A head kick misses from Idrissa.
Idrissa lands with a nice body kick.
Idrissa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Idrissa moves away from the strike by Price.
Idrissa scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Idrissa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idrissa lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Idrissa as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idrissa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Idrissa moves out of range easily.
Idrissa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Price's head.
Idrissa misses with a few strikes there.
Idrissa throws a combination. Price tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idrissa throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Price.
A solid body kick from Idrissa.
Jato Idrissa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Idrissa has managed to clinch.
Idrissa is working Price over against the cage.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Idrissa.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Idrissa smiles and moves away.
Price scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idrissa in his tracks.
Idrissa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idrissa misses with a body kick.
Idrissa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idrissa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Idrissa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Idrissa cracks the inside of Price's front leg.
Price digs a good body shot into Idrissa's ribs.
Idrissa throws a head kick that misses.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Idrissa is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Idrissa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idrissa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Idrissa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Idrissa.
A head kick misses from Idrissa.
Idrissa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idrissa at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idrissa throws a head kick that misses.
Jato Idrissa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idrissa connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idrissa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idrissa fakes the leg kick and cracks Price in the body.
Idrissa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Price throws a push kick but Idrissa slaps the foot to one side.
Idrissa throws a leg kick but Price checks it.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Idrissa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idrissa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Idrissa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Price.
That kick from Idrissa tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jato Idrissa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Idrissa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jato Idrissa!
Jato Idrissa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Panek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stairway to Heaven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Waclaw Panek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado throws the kick towards the body but Panek avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panek.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortunado keeps working.
Fortunado tries to escape but Panek is in control.
Panek is looking to take a break and control but Fortunado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fortunado's face as Panek controls the position.
Panek trying to control the position but Fortunado is working away.
Fortunado is trying to control Panek's posture but Panek avoids it.
Panek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fortunado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortunado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fortunado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panek is working away from the top position though.
Panek wants to pass the guard but Fortunado is defending well.
Fortunado looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fortunado wants to get back to his feet.
Fortunado is pressing down on Panek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panek trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Fortunado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortunado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortunado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Panek forces his way into half guard.
Fortunado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortunado wants to improve his position but Panek is controlling well.
Fortunado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Panek wants to pass to mount but Fortunado is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panek works his way into full mount!
Fortunado is trying to reverse the position but instead Panek has taken his back - oops!
Fortunado breaks Panek's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fortunado trying to control but Panek is working from the bottom.
Panek wants to sweep but no luck.
Panek looking for a guillotine here but Fortunado defends easily.
Panek looking to control.
Fortunado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortunado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panek keeping full guard, as Fortunado tries to pass.
Fortunado passes into half guard.
Fortunado thows a huge punch but Panek dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado lands with a punch from half guard.
Fortunado wants to stand up but Panek has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fortunado is trying to control. Panek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortunado uses his free foot to push down on Panek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Panek.
Fortunado avoids the attempt from Panek to control.
Fortunado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panek is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquin Fortunado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortunado misses with the combination.
Panek checks the leg kick.
Panek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fortunado tries to kick Panek off but Panek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fortunado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panek wants to control from the top but Fortunado keeps moving.
Fortunado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panek is one step ahead there.
Panek stands and throws Fortunado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fortunado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortunado defends it well.
Fortunado actively working from the bottom here.
Panek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Panek moves to take his opponent's back.
Panek not allowing Fortunado to control his hands.
Panek looking to break Fortunado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fortunado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Panek will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fortunado staying busy and making it hard for Panek to control.
Panek tightening his grip on Fortunado, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panek is hanging on to Fortunado's back as he tries to escape.
Fortunado turns into Panek and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunado postures up in Panek's guard and throws a big left but Panek blocks it.
Panek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fortunado wants to control but Panek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panek is trying to work for a kimura but Fortunado is defending well.
Panek works his way into full mount!
Panek looking to control but Fortunado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado tries to improve his position but instead Panek has taken his back!
Panek trying to control.
Fortunado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panek's guard. Nice work there by Fortunado.
Fortunado wants to pass the guard but Panek is keeping the position.
Fortunado is pushing down on Panek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panek is fighting to maintain full guard but Fortunado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panek trying to hold on to Fortunado's head to control him but Fortunado postures up.
Fortunado thows a huge punch but Panek dodges it nicely.
Panek taking some punishment here, with Fortunado in his half guard.
Panek wants to get back to full guard.
Fortunado is thwarting Panek's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panek wants to improve his position but Fortunado is controlling well.
Panek gets full guard.
Waclaw Panek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortunado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panek has control of Fortunado's left arm, preventing Fortunado from doing any damage.
Panek wants to sweep but no luck.
Panek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortunado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panek keeping full guard, as Fortunado tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortunado is in close to Panek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Panek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fortunado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panek.
Fortunado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortunado stuffs the takedown.
Panek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortunado's half guard.
Fortunado is looking to improve his position.
Fortunado is looking to control Panek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortunado avoid being mounted?
Panek slows the pace down in half guard.
Panek trying to pass the guard but Fortunado defending well.
Panek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortunado is just riding it out for now. Panek eventually gives up the hold.
Panek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fortunado sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado is looking to improve his position.
Fortunado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortunado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panek defends it easily.
Fortunado 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortunado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortunado wants to sweep here but Panek controlling him for the moment.
Panek stands and throws Fortunado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fortunado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fortunado is not content to let Panek control the position.
Fortunado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panek's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fortunado trying to hold on to Panek's head to control him but Panek postures up.
Panek passes to full mount!
Fortunado is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Panek has taken his back.
Panek keeps control of the position as Fortunado tries to break free.
Fortunado fending off the submission attempt from Panek.
Fortunado is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good control from Panek.
Panek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fortunado is defending well though. Panek let's go of the attempt for now.
Fortunado is trying to get back to his feet but Panek has full control of the position and if anything, Fortunado has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panek is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortunado is controlling his hands well.
Panek is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fortunado looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waclaw Panek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclaw Panek!
Waclaw Panek gave a mention to $10 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pariss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Pariss!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Van Der Sluijs does no damage.
A punch combination from Pariss misses.
Pariss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Van Der Sluijs.
It looks like Diego Pariss has been cut.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Pariss was well out of range.
Van Der Sluijs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pariss is just out of range.
Pariss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a nice body punch.
Van Der Sluijs looks for a takedown but Pariss sprawls well.
Van Der Sluijs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pariss.
Van Der Sluijs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pariss's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pariss is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sluijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pariss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Der Sluijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Sluijs passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs thowing shots but they're missing.
Pariss tries to hold on but Van Der Sluijs postures up.
Van Der Sluijs landing shots from mount.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control but Pariss is having none of it.
Pariss blocking the ground and pound.
Van Der Sluijs raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Der Sluijs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sluijs is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Van Der Sluijs extends the arm and Pariss is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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