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UPG 99: Bound To Violence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glaube Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wai Khru ram muay. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by .. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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222 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glaube Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva looking to stall.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a body punch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dmitrigorbachovovonovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich slows down the pace here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has his back to the cage.
Silva is pushing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva taking a breather.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dmitrigorbachovovonovich on the side of the head.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva postures up in Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's guard and throws a big left but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva blocks a head kick by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glaube Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glaube Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich clinches with his opponent.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to clinch.
Glaube Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva postures up in Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's guard and throws a big left but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva advances to half guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's hands, connecting with Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a strike but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Glaube Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glaube Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with an elbow strike.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich missing with knees to the body.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva stalling the fight.
Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is working Silva over against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Glaube Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich back against the cage.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich slows down the pace here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Glaube Silva has been cut.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with an elbow strike.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich stalls.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glaube Silva!
A victorious Glaube Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnbjorn Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Ulfsson.
Zarathustra lands a nice looking body shot.
Ulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson avoids the body shot from Zarathustra.
Ulfsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zarathustra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zarathustra feints and then cracks Ulfsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ulfsson down.
Zarathustra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulfsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Zarathustra loads up on a big right hand but Ulfsson slips the punch.
Zarathustra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulfsson ducks under a wild hook from Zarathustra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulfsson.
Zarathustra ducks under a wild hook from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zarathustra tries to land a leg kick but Ulfsson saw it coming and moves away.
Zarathustra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zarathustra scores with a punch to the head.
Zarathustra throws an overhand right that lands on Ulfsson's shoulder, as Ulfsson tries to avoid the shot.
Zarathustra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zarathustra blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarathustra misses with a head kick.
Ulfsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ulfsson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson throws an overhand right that lands on Zarathustra's shoulder, as Zarathustra tries to avoid the shot.
Zarathustra is looking to slow Ulfsson down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ulfsson.
A low kick from Zarathustra misses
and Ulfsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Zarathustra.
Good exchange - Ulfsson coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Ulfsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zarathustra scores with a sloppy right hand. Ulfsson should have avoided that one.
Ulfsson ducks under a wild hook from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra misses with a body shot.
Zarathustra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ulfsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ulfsson looks to land a body kick but Zarathustra moved away.
Zarathustra tries a low kick but Ulfsson avoids it.
Ulfsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zarathustra needs to keep his hands up - Ulfsson had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zarathustra.
Ulfsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zarathustra throws an overhand right that lands on Ulfsson's shoulder, as Ulfsson tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Zarathustra catches Ulfsson right on the button with a cross.
Ulfsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zarathustra misses with a wild body shot.
Ulfsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ulfsson.
Zarathustra throws a leg kick but Ulfsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zarathustra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ulfsson.
Ulfsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Zarathustra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulfsson throws a looping overhand right but Zarathustra ducks down to avoid it.
Zarathustra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ulfsson moves out of range of the body kick from Zarathustra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zarathustra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ulfsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zarathustra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ulfsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Also Zarathustra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zarathustra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Zarathustra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zarathustra scores with a jab to the head.
Zarathustra scores with a body shot.
Ulfsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zarathustra connects with the punch.
Zarathustra lands with a hook. Ulfsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ulfsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zarathustra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ulfsson missing with a left hand there. Zarathustra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zarathustra swings for the body but Ulfsson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfsson tries to move into range but Zarathustra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ulfsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zarathustra is just out of range.
Ulfsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zarathustra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ulfsson misses with a head kick.
Zarathustra thows a body kick. Ulfsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Also Zarathustra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zarathustra rushes Ulfsson and presses him up against the cage.
Zarathustra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ulfsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zarathustra misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra misses with a body punch.
Zarathustra can't find room to land a body shot as Ulfsson controls the action.
Zarathustra effectively controlling the action here.
Zarathustra has a couple of punches blocked by Ulfsson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zarathustra tries to work over Ulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zarathustra misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarathustra misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulfsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zarathustra.
Ulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zarathustra fails to land.
Zarathustra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ulfsson pushes Zarathustra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulfsson manages to break the clinch.
Zarathustra cracks Ulfsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ulfsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zarathustra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zarathustra throws the kick towards the body but Ulfsson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ulfsson.
Zarathustra throws a wild body kick that Ulfsson sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ulfsson.
Zarathustra digs a good body shot into Ulfsson's ribs.
Zarathustra catches Ulfsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zarathustra checks a leg kick.
Zarathustra misses with a body shot.
Ulfsson scores with a one two! Zarathustra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zarathustra lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra ducks under a wild hook from Ulfsson.
Zarathustra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Also Zarathustra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zarathustra moves into the clinch successfully.
Zarathustra tries to break free but Ulfsson pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zarathustra.
Ulfsson trying to control the position but instead, Zarathustra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ulfsson into the cage.
Zarathustra lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulfsson.
A short left from Ulfsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zarathustra.
Ulfsson working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Zarathustra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ulfsson is stalling here.
Ulfsson wants to stall.
Zarathustra swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zarathustra manages to break the clinch.
Zarathustra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulfsson.
Zarathustra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ulfsson.
Ulfsson throws a push kick but Zarathustra slaps the foot to one side.
Also Zarathustra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra throws the left hand but Ulfsson avoids the punch easily.
Ulfsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Also Zarathustra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ulfsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zarathustra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ulfsson.
Zarathustra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulfsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zarathustra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ulfsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zarathustra.
Ulfsson misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Ulfsson.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Zarathustra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zarathustra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ulfsson. Ulfsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ulfsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulfsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ulfsson swinging wildly here.
Zarathustra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ulfsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zarathustra throws a nice looking combination but Ulfsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ulfsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zarathustra.
Ulfsson thows a body kick. Zarathustra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Zarathustra lands.
Zarathustra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zarathustra in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ulfsson keeps Zarathustra at a distance using the push kick.
Ulfsson lands a jab.
Zarathustra clobbers Ulfsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra's corner calls for a 1-2. Zarathustra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Also Zarathustra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zarathustra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Also Zarathustra!
A less than humble Also Zarathustra misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen comes to the cage accompanied by Jaws Theme. Martin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RAWR. Troy Slamen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
163 lbs
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27
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Martin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slamen is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slamen lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin is not content to let Slamen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamen working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slamen is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slamen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slamen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slamen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slamen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slamen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slamen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slamen.
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Slamen stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
Slamen won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slamen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slamen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Slamen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martin was covering up waiting for the punch and Slamen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slamen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slamen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Slamen throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin is trying to stand.
Slamen is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Slamen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martin has hold of Slamen's hands but Slamen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slamen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slamen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slamen is controlling the pace.
Slamen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martin tries to kick Slamen off but Slamen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slamen wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slamen is working away from the top position though.
Martin is trying to stand up here but Slamen is controlling him well.
Slamen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slamen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slamen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martin!
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slamen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slamen.
Marcel Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slamen.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slamen avoids the head kick by Martin.
Slamen tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
Slamen swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slamen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Slamen avoids it.
Troy Slamen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slamen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Slamen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen throws a big shot that misses.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Slamen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slamen is in Martin's guard.
Slamen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slamen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Slamen stops Martin from standing up.
Slamen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamen postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Slamen trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Slamen is having none of it.
Slamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin wants to stand but Slamen is controlling the position.
Slamen is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen throws a big right hand that misses.
Slamen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martin is rocked!
Slamen with a nice head shot there.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Slamen finish him?
Slamen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Slamen gets to his feet and stands over Martin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Martin felt that one! Slamen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Martin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Slamen!
Troy Slamen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. A fine choice. 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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29
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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31
165 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Ernst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter slips a straight right by Ernst.
Ernst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter tries to clinch up.
Trotter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ernst swings for the body but Trotter moves out of range.
Ernst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trotter misses with a combination
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ernst misses.
Trotter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trotter wants to clinch up but Ernst keeps it at a distance.
Ernst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trotter looks to land a combination but Ernst avoids it well.
Ernst is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trotter with a poor takedown
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
Ernst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Dell Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ernst stuffs the takedown.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernst but Ernst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trotter misses with the combination.
Ernst lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst tries to keep at a distance but Trotter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trotter wants the takedown. Ernst is fighting it off but Trotter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ernst's guard against the cage.
Ernst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ernst controls Trotter momentarily but Trotter frees himself.
Ernst pulls Trotter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Ernst just wasn't active enough.
Trotter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ernst.
Trotter tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
enabling Ernst to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Trotter shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernst throws a lazy uppercut
and Trotter counters with a three punch combo that has Ernst backing up. Ernst nods at Trotter to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Trotter throws a one two combo.
It looks like Tim Ernst has been cut.
Ernst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trotter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ernst is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ernst gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dell Trotter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ernst throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ernst as he jumps to the side.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Ernst.
Ernst misses with an uppercut
and Trotter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trotter.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Ernst slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.
Ernst prevents Trotter from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ernst gets to his feet. Trotter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trotter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ernst is fending him off so far but Trotter persists. Nope, Ernst circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernst throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trotter misses with a double jab.
Trotter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trotter.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Ernst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ernst jabs at Trotter's body.
Ernst swings widly with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ernst!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernst can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Trotter.
Ernst bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Trotter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ernst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter looking for a guillotine here but Ernst defends easily.
Ernst controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trotter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst forces Trotter back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dell Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trotter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ernst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trotter somewhat.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ernst as he jumps to the side.
Ernst lands with a nice combination. Trotter backs away looking to recover.
Trotter defending well as Ernst loads up on a big left hand.
Ernst throws a jab when Trotter was well out of range.
Trotter swats away the attempt to clinch by Ernst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a two punch combo.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
Trotter defending well as Ernst loads up on a big left hand.
Trotter shoots in for a double leg but Ernst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trotter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ernst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tim Ernst is winning the standup battle so far.
Trotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernst.
Ernst stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Ernst cracks Trotter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ernst as he connects with a hook.
Trotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ernst misses with a body shot.
Ernst's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ernst duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernst as he avoids it easily.
Ernst misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Ernst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter looks for a takedown but Ernst sprawls well.
Ernst jabs Trotter right on the nose. Trotter blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trotter.
Ernst stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ernst.
A big right from Ernst misses.
Ernst avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst wants to clinch up but Trotter keeps it at a distance.
Ernst digs a good body shot into Trotter's ribs.
Dell Trotter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trotter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trotter looks for a takedown but Ernst sprawls well.
Tim Ernst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell Trotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ernst with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trotter shoots in and drives through. Ernst sprawls well.
Ernst throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ernst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trotter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Young Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by Church by T-Pain. Il is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RATM - Renegades of Funk. Deacon Griggs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
157 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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27
156 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deacon Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Young Il!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griggs under the eye.
Il dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs lands with a hook. Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Il.
Il forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
Il swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Il throws a head punch that misses.
Il pressing his opponent against the cage.
Griggs tries to circle away but Il has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Il tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs avoids the elbow strike from Il, against the cage.
Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griggs is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Il controls his hands.
Il's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Il tries to throw a body punch but Griggs avoids it by throwing Il back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Il fails to land.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Il has a couple of punches blocked by Griggs.
Still in the clinch, Il scores with a nice short uppercut.
Il lands with a left to the head.
Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griggs up against the cage.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Il is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs is trying to push Il away but Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Il looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Il has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Il is struggling to control the position.
Griggs tries to break free but Il pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Il has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs blocks an elbow strike.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Il scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griggs avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Il fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Il scores with a nice short uppercut.
Il works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Il - that landed with a thud.
Griggs tries to circle away but Il has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il misses with a punch to the body.
Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Il.
Griggs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim Young Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Il. Beautiful body shot.
Griggs misses with a hook. Il ducked under it nicely.
Il scores with a body shot.
Il is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
Il thuds his right hand into Griggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Il, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Il drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Il.
Griggs avoids the elbow strike from Il, against the cage.
Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Young Il dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Il looks to land a body kick but Griggs moved away.
Griggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il moves away.
Il defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Il throws a chopping leg kick but Griggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Il connects with a leg kick. Griggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Griggs closes the distance and clinches up with Il, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes Il against the cage but Il circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il.
Griggs is looking to wear down Il with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il manages to avoid it.
Griggs moves out of range as Il throws a body kick.
Il tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Il lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Il. That's going to slow Griggs down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Il lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Il.
Il slips under a jab.
Il fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but Il shows good takedown defense.
Il misses with a wild combination.
Il moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Il defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Il scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griggs tries for a takedown but Il sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il moves away.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Il looks to land a body kick but Griggs moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il.
Kim Young Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Il.
Il tries to land a leg kick but Griggs saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Il misses.
Griggs checks a low kick from Il.
Il throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Il saw that one coming.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il moves away.
Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs lands a jab.
Griggs throws a body punch but Il moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il pushes Griggs away with a front kick.
Il scores with a three punch combo!
Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Il ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Il takes the fight into the clinch.
Il misses with a punch on the inside.
Il doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Il lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Il.
Il scores with a hook to the body.
Il lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Il doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Il.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Il.
A short left from Il.
Griggs is rocked!
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Il swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs tries to stall but Il uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Il tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Kim Young Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs is looking to control Il's arms but Il gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griggs has his back to the cage.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Il throws a head punch that misses.
Il has a couple of punches blocked by Griggs.
A short left from Il.
Griggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs stalling in the clinch but Il improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Il pushes off an throws an elbow but Griggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Griggs letting Il take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Young Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Il pushes Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Il tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs slowing the pace effectively.
Il lands a shot to the body.
Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Il.
Il tries to clinch but Griggs moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Il as Griggs shoots in.
Griggs slips under a jab from Il.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Il, right into the meat.
Griggs misses with a looping left.
Il tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Il.
Il throws a big shot that misses.
Il drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il moves away.
Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griggs misses with a straight right.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Il's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Il is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Griggs is staying active.
Il is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Il is holding on to half guard well.
Il wants to get back to full guard.
Il trying to hold on to Griggs's head to control him but Griggs postures up.
Il makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Il.
Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Il wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Il is trying to keep Griggs in close.
Griggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Il is controlling Griggs's posture.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
Il is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Il missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griggs moves into full guard.
Il trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs looking to control.
Il trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il controls from within his opponent's guard.
Il wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Deacon Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Young Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Young Il was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Griggs throws a body punch but Il moves out of range.
Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griggs scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Young Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Il has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Young Il!
A victorious Kim Young Il thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. The crowd seem to be enjoying Play's choice of entrance music: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Cruz Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Foul Play's chin.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play pushes Jefferson away with a front kick.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Play lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Play there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Play blocks the low kick.
Play misses the jab.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Play sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Play.
Play throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Play.
Play throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Play throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Jefferson keeps Play at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Play throws out the jab.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play looks for the body kick but Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson throws a shot to the body.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Play avoids it.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Play's leg but Play calmly moves out of range.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Jefferson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play misses with a body shot.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Play.
A left lands for Jefferson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a series of strikes that have Jefferson backpedaling.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jefferson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Play is having none of it.
Play throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Play avoids it.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Play lands a nice uppercut.
Play avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Play.
Play doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses.
Play misses with a punch on the inside.
Play escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play throws a body kick that misses.
Play throws a solid leg kick but Jefferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Play.
Play scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Play bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Play checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Play misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson is defended easily by Play.
Play scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Play takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Play checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Play checks it.
Play walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Play sees it coming and moves out of range.
Play tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jefferson.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
Play drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Play's front leg but catches the back leg as Play tries to avoid it.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Play sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Play throws a push kick but Jefferson slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson lands a head kick!
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Play swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Play attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Play avoids it.
Play fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Play bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jefferson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play 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.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Play takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Play misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
Play scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferson should have avoided that one.
Jefferson jabs Play right on the nose. Play blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Play checks it well.
Play swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
That kick from Play tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Play tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Play manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Play.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Play throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
Play blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.
Jefferson looking to score a takedown here. Play is defending well but Jefferson drives through and ends up in Play's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Play is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play looking for a sweep. Not yet Play, not yet.
Play keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.
Play looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Play keeps moving.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Play keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson trying to control but Play is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cruz Jefferson.
Play misses with a low kick.
Jefferson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Play throws a front kick aimed at Jefferson's knee but Jefferson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Play down.
Jefferson avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
Play wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Play's guard.
Jefferson content to stall in guard here.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Play is retaining full guard.
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 Cruz Jefferson will probably get the nod.
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!
Jefferson defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Play blocks the low kick.
Play looks for the body kick but Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson jabs at Play's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
Jefferson throws a series of strikes that have Play backpedaling.
Play throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Play avoids it.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Play moves out of range.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Play throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Play swivels and escapes.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Play can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Play misses with a looping left.
A jab from Play misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Play swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Play dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to wear down Play with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Play connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jefferson scrambles back to his feet.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Play's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Play lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.
Play pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Play thows a left - swing and a miss!
Play lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Play tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Play looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Play checks it well.
Play scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Play lands a nice looking body shot.
Play throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jefferson.
Jefferson 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.
Play stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Jefferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Play.
Play walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Play swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson keeps Play at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Play throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Play has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Play has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Play checks the leg kick.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Play wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Play tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Play loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
Play scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jefferson's calf.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson gets a double leg takedown into Play's guard.
Play keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Play is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jefferson trying to control but Play is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Play has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
Foul Play made sure to mention his sponsor, Firebird Designs in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Ballad Of A Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
240 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garcia. Carson shrugs it off though.
Carson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Scott Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Carson's leg. Carson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Carson.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Carson.
Carson misses with a double jab.
Garcia lands a jab.
Carson looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carson at a distance.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Garcia moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Carson! Garcia continues to tee off on Carson, landing with a left and a right! Garcia connects with a right hand that leaves Carson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Garcia!
Roberto Garcia opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Freedmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Freedmen has chosen Hero by Skillet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Freedmen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedmen throws a right hand that Daedalus ducks under and follows up with a left that Daedalus also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedmen misses the target.
Daedalus throws a leg kick that misses.
Freedmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freedmen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daedalus throws out the jab.
Daedalus clinches up against the cage.
Freedmen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freedmen looks for the body kick but Daedalus saw that one coming.
Freedmen throws a jab but it's blocked by Daedalus.
Freedmen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daedalus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freedmen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daedalus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daedalus looks to land a body kick but Freedmen moved away.
Daedalus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Freedmen.
Daedalus moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus has a couple of punches blocked by Freedmen.
Daedalus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daedalus prevents Freedmen from breaking the clinch.
Daedalus cracks Freedmen with a nice body shot.
Daedalus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedmen backwards.
Freedmen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daedalus has him pressed against the cage.
Freedmen tries to stall but Daedalus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daedalus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freedmen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freedmen letting Daedalus take a breather here.
Daedalus lands with a right to the head.
Freedmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Daedalus has double underhooks.
Daedalus manages to break the clinch.
Daedalus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daedalus tries to land a front kick but Freedmen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freedmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Daedalus is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daedalus misses with a kick to the body
and Freedmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen misses with a straight right.
Freedmen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daedalus walks into a left hand.
Daedalus doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedmen circles away.
Freedmen avoids a kick to the body.
Freedmen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daedalus.
Freedmen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Freedmen ducks under a wild hook from Daedalus.
Daedalus tries to clinch up.
Freedmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daedalus.
Freedmen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Daedalus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a body shot.
Freedmen throws a looping overhand right but Daedalus ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daedalus. Freedmen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daedalus clinches up against the cage.
Daedalus misses with some punches.
Freedmen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freedmen blocks a body shot from Daedalus.
Daedalus tries to throw a body punch but Freedmen avoids it by throwing Daedalus back against the cage.
Freedmen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daedalus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daedalus misses with some punches.
Freedmen working hard to break the clinch.
Freedmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Daedalus has double underhooks.
Daedalus works on Freedmen's body with a couple of short punches.
Freedmen can't break the clinch.
Freedmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Daedalus has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with the head strike.
Freedmen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daedalus scores with a shot to the side of Freedmen's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daedalus.
Freedmen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daedalus throws the kick towards the body but Freedmen avoids it.
Daedalus clinches up with Freedmen and pushes him back against the cage.
Freedmen is looking to control Daedalus's arms but Daedalus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freedmen has his back to the cage.
Freedmen tries to circle away but Daedalus has him pinned against the cage.
Daedalus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freedmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Daedalus has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus misses with a punch on the inside.
Daedalus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daedalus is working Freedmen over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daedalus looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedmen is just out of range.
Daedalus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freedmen, pushing him back against the cage.
Daedalus throws a head punch that misses.
Freedmen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daedalus has Freedmen pressed against the cage, preventing Freedmen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daedalus stalling in the clinch.
Freedmen is trying to break free.
Quintus Daedalus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freedmen breaks the clinch.
Daedalus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freedmen.
Daedalus takes a swing at Freedmen's ribcage but misses.
Daedalus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Freedmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daedalus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daedalus moves into the clinch.
Freedmen manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daedalus rushes Freedmen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freedmen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daedalus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daedalus.
Freedmen is breathing heavily.
Daedalus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedmen's elbow.
Daedalus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freedmen.
Daedalus prevents Freedmen from breaking the clinch.
Freedmen is trying to break the clinch but Daedalus has him pressed against the cage.
Daedalus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daedalus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Freedmen won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daedalus is trying to control the position but Freedmen postures up.
Daedalus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freedmen defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daedalus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daedalus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freedmen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daedalus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Freedmen is looking for a sweep. Daedalus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Freedmen is defending well.
Daedalus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daedalus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daedalus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daedalus 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.
Daedalus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daedalus with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daedalus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Daedalus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus connects with a bit shot that sees Freedmen covering up! More strikes from Daedalus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Daedalus is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Daedalus!
A victorious Quintus Daedalus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawrocki has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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214 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nawrocki scores with a push kick.
Nawrocki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nawrocki ducks under a wild hook from Bosh.
Nawrocki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bosh in his tracks.
Nawrocki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bosh throws out a loose jab but Nawrocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to land a leg kick but Bosh saw it coming and moves away.
Bosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nawrocki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki tried to score with a low kick but Bosh checks it.
Nawrocki ducks under a wild hook from Bosh.
Bosh throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nawrocki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nawrocki. Nawrocki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
Nawrocki misses with a body kick.
Bosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nawrocki is staying active underneath Bosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nawrocki tries to roll over but Bosh keeps him under control.
Nawrocki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nawrocki wants to sweep but no luck.
Bosh landing with the ground and pound.
Bosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Bosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Nawrocki keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nawrocki, not yet.
Bosh trying to control but Nawrocki is working from the bottom.
Bosh looking to pass the guard.
Bosh has gone for a leg lock! Nawrocki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bosh's guard.
Bosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nawrocki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosh pulls Nawrocki in to control the position.
Nawrocki wants to pass the guard but Bosh is keeping the position.
Bosh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nawrocki manages to get himself to full guard.
Bosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nawrocki's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bosh throwing strikes from guard but Nawrocki blocks nicely.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Nawrocki keeps moving.
Nawrocki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosh is one step ahead there.
Bosh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Nawrocki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nawrocki is retaining full guard.
Bosh is sitting in close to Nawrocki's body. Nawrocki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bosh is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bosh is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nawrocki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Piotr Nawrocki!
A relieved looking Piotr Nawrocki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Till I Collapse. Deschain has chosen Giving In-- As made famous by Adema as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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193 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deschain sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dean wants to take a breather but Deschain is having none of it.
Deschain is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deschain avoid being mounted?
Dean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deschain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deschain is trying to get back to full guard.
Deschain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dean.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deschain moves into full guard.
Deschain looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Deschain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deschain is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dean rolls with it to try and escape but Deschain cranks on the arm and Dean is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Deschain!
A relieved looking Roland Deschain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
RATING
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