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INY 83 Dixon vs Valentine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Marrodona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marrodona has chosen It's a Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Comanche Todd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Marrodona's chin.
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190 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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Marrodona!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Marrodona - just one landing.
Marrodona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd drops Marrodona with a beautiful combination! Marrodona stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!
Marrodona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd cracks Marrodona with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Todd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marrodona to stand back up!
Marrodona is rocked!
Marrodona misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marrodona is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ricardo Marrodona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Marrodona counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marrodona feints and as Todd raises his hands in defense, Marrodona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrodona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marrodona seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marrodona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Todd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Todd has escaped and now he's on top!
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marrodona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd wants to get up but he can't break Marrodona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marrodona looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Todd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marrodona trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marrodona moves into full guard.
Marrodona working for a triangle but Todd defends it easily.
Todd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marrodona is proving hard to escape from.
Todd won't allow Marrodona to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrodona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Todd stacks Marrodona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Todd!
Marrodona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrodona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marrodona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Marrodona.
Nice sprawl there from Todd as Marrodona shoots in.
Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marrodona to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrodona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marrodona won't allow Todd to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrodona with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Comanche Todd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Todd throws a right and a left that Marrodona avoids nicely.
Marrodona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Todd is fending him off so far but Marrodona persists. Nope, Todd circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Marrodona gets a double leg takedown into Todd's guard.
Marrodona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marrodona on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ricardo Marrodona has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marrodona manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd jabs at Marrodona's body.
Marrodona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Marrodona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Comanche Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Marrodona.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Marrodona looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Comanche Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marrodona eats them both and turns towards Todd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Marrodona or perhaps it was just good defense by Todd which made him look bad.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd throws a hook but Marrodona blocks it.
Marrodona scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Marrodona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrodona trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Marrodona.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Marrodona counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrodona trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Todd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marrodona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Todd won't allow Marrodona to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marrodona is just content to waste time from the top position. Todd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Marrodona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marrodona dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marrodona shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marrodona lands a jab to the head.
Marrodona shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Todd is looking to stand back up but Marrodona counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Todd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marrodona.
Todd trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marrodona trying to control from Todd's half guard. Todd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marrodona tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrodona wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Comanche Todd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marrodona closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marrodona lands in his opponent's guard.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Marrodona from controlling successfully.
Marrodona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Marrodona wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marrodona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Todd cracks Marrodona with an open hand slap.
Marrodona closes the distance and clinches up with Todd, looking for a takedown. Marrodona pushes Todd against the cage but Todd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Comanche Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Marrodona.
Marrodona feints and as Todd raises his hands in defense, Marrodona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Todd is trying to keep Marrodona in close.
Todd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Todd tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marrodona throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marrodona's guard. Nice move by Todd!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrodona working for submissions but it's allowed Todd to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd wants to stand up but Marrodona has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Marrodona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marrodona 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Marrodona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes into the arena with SOLDIERS HEART blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Riddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddle tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddle to the ground. Riddle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Riddle misses with a hook. Junior ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Riddle. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Riddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Riddle circles away.
Junior looks to clinch
and Riddle counters with a straight right hand.
Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddle is defending well.
Junior in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Riddle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riddle controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riddle wants to get back to full guard.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddle's head.
Riddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Junior is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Junior thows a huge punch but Riddle dodges it nicely.
Junior throwing shots but Riddle is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riddle is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Junior is looking for submissions but instead, Riddle has regained full guard.
Riddle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riddle misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddle connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddle lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gab Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Riddle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riddle holds on to Junior's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is working Riddle over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Junior seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riddle trying to control but Junior postures up.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Riddle defends it.
Riddle keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Riddle is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riddle wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Riddle's brow.
Riddle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
Junior works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riddle blocks a head kick by Junior.
An inside leg kick from Riddle misses.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riddle!
Riddle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle prevents Junior from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Riddle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior tries to roll over but Riddle keeps him under control.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
Riddle is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riddle pulls his head out easily.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riddle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Junior won't allow Riddle to pass to mount.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Junior wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to get back to full guard but Riddle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gab Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior gets full guard.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riddle is posturing up here but Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Riddle tries to roll out but it's too tight and Riddle has to tap! Slick submission there by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gab Junior!
An out of breath Gab Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ballardo clinches with his opponent.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballardo controls his hands.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ballardo.
Ballardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballardo rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to stall but Ballardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballardo has double underhooks.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ballardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Ballardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballardo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballardo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ballardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballardo.
Smith tries to work over Ballardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ballardo.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Ballardo has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Ballardo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Ballardo dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Ballardo presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballardo scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith pushes Ballardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Ballardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ballardo has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Ballardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballardo blocking some punches.
Ballardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballardo.
Ballardo drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Ballardo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ballardo'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Ballardo manages to break the clinch.
Ballardo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Smith.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballardo.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to break free but Ballardo pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ballardo avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballardo backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ballardo.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ballardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Ballardo.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballardo finish him?
Ballardo controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballardo dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Ballardo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ballardo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vassago Ballardo!
After winning the bout, Vassago Ballardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - All i Want. Jutila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Best Is Yet To Come. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dean Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timo Jutila!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jutila checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sutherland checks a leg kick.
Jutila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sutherland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jutila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jutila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sutherland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jutila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sutherland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jutila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jutila shoots in for a double leg but Sutherland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dean Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Jutila.
Sutherland cracks the inside of Jutila's front leg.
Jutila thows a leg kick but Sutherland checks it
and Sutherland counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Jutila
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Jutila looks winded!
Jutila thows a body shot but no joy.
Jutila closes the distance and clinches.
Sutherland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jutila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila tries to land a body kick
enabling Sutherland to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutherland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sutherland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jutila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland connects with a leg kick. Jutila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sutherland connects with the punch.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Jutila.
An inside leg kick lands from Sutherland.
Jutila takes one to the side of the head.
Sutherland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jutila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sutherland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland drops Jutila with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jutila looks back up at him and smiles so Sutherland waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jutila is rocked!
Sutherland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jutila is still on wobbly legs! Can Sutherland finish him?
Sutherland motions for Jutila to come forward. Sutherland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jutila seems to have recovered his senses.
Sutherland lands with a good body shot.
Sutherland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jutila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutherland momentarily.
Sutherland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sutherland stuns Jutila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sutherland lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jutila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sutherland dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Sutherland!
A victorious Dean Sutherland 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandoval comes to the cage accompanied by Overseer - Slayed. Wauler has chosen Good 'ol Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler misses the shot to the body.
Wauler looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wauler. Beautiful body shot.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wauler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sandoval working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sandoval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sandoval scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval with the ground and pound but Wauler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wauler wants to get back to his feet.
Wauler wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sandoval missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wauler wants to get back to full guard.
Sandoval is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler is staying active underneath Sandoval, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wauler is trying to stand.
Sandoval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandoval is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wauler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Wauler is defending well.
Wauler wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
Sandoval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandoval throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Wauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands strikes from half guard.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Wauler is having none of it.
Sandoval thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
Sandoval is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wauler is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval passes to side control.
Sandoval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wauler can't do much from the bottom here.
Sandoval wants to control but Wauler is keeping him busy.
Sandoval throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval 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.
Wauler regains half guard, as Sandoval was trying to land strikes.
Wauler is looking to escape.
Sandoval thows a huge punch but Wauler dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval with the ground and pound but Wauler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wauler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sandoval has Wauler in his guard.
Wauler looking to pass the guard.
Wauler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wauler stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler tries to stand but Sandoval is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wauler swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wauler really felt that one!
Wauler looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sandoval moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wauler misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Wauler.
Wauler slips a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Wauler moves out of range.
Glenn Wauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wauler.
Sandoval throws the kick towards the body but Wauler avoids it.
Sandoval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sandoval lands in his opponent's guard.
Wauler has momentary wrist control but Sandoval slips an elbow through the middle.
Wauler keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wauler is keeping the position for now.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandoval throws an elbow that misses. Wauler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Wauler!
Wauler trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval looking for a guillotine here but Wauler defends easily.
Wauler content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Wauler from controlling successfully.
Sandoval has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wauler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandoval looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wauler's guard.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Wauler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wauler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
Wauler is stalling in the full guard.
Sandoval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wauler stacks Sandoval on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wauler!
Wauler trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler trying to mount his opponent but Sandoval defends it.
Sandoval looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Sandoval dominated that second round.
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!
Sandoval slips a straight right by Wauler.
Wauler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Wauler.
Wauler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandoval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wauler scores with a nice head shot.
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Wauler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wauler was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wauler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandoval gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandoval prevents Wauler from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval is pushing down on Wauler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wauler is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandoval has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sandoval passes to side control.
Wauler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Sandoval crashes against the mat.
Sandoval working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is trying to ground and pound but Wauler uses the momentary lack of control by Sandoval to regain half guard.
Sandoval throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Wauler is trying to stand.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval wants to pass to mount but Wauler is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Sandoval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wauler is trying to stand.
Felix Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Wauler's head.
Sandoval in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wauler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sandoval!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Sandoval!
A victorious Felix Sandoval 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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159 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Speed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alotadik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alotadik throws a leg kick
and Speed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alotadik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Speed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alotadik tries to get to full guard but Speed has control of the leg.
Alotadik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Speed manages to pass to mount!
Speed looking to finish Alotadik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alotadik!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alotadik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Speed.
Alotadik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed controlling the pace for now.
Alotadik tries to reverse the position but Speed maintains control.
Speed controlling from mount.
Alotadik is looking to improve his position but Speed isn't that keen on the idea.
Speed 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.
Alotadik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alotadik is desperately trying to improve his position but Speed has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to control the pace but Alotadik is squirming around nicely.
Speed dominating with strikes here.
Alotadik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Speed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alotadik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Speed breaks from Alotadik's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alotadik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alotadik wants to control but Speed is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed with shots to the head and body - Alotadik looks very uncomfortable down there.
Speed fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to control the pace but Alotadik is squirming around nicely.
Alotadik tries to reverse the position but Speed maintains control.
Speed lands a big elbow.
Alotadik wants to hold on but Speed pushes him away.
Alotadik is looking to improve his position but Speed isn't that keen on the idea.
Alotadik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Speed.
Speed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed avoids the attempt from Alotadik to control.
Alotadik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alotadik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alotadik tries to hold on but Speed postures up.
Speed wants to control the pace but Alotadik is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alotadik is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut.
Speed staying out of range there.
That kick from Speed tenderised Alotadik's leg. Alotadik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alotadik motions for Speed to come forward. Alotadik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Alotadik is predictable there
so Speed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alotadik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Speed with a nice head shot there.
Speed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Speed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik looking to control.
Speed preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lik Alotadik.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
Alotadik scores with a sloppy right hand. Speed should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Speed blocks the low kick.
Alotadik tries to move into range but Speed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
A good leg kick by Alotadik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Alotadik misses.
Speed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alotadik circles away.
Alotadik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speed.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
A swing and a miss from Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick
and Speed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Speed won't allow Alotadik to sweep him here.
Alotadik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Speed wants to control but Alotadik is keeping busy.
Rufus Speed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speed gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed managing to control the position.
Alotadik wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Speed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alotadik trying to move into half guard but instead Speed has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alotadik wants to sweep but no luck.
Alotadik is trying to hold Speed in close to prevent damage but Speed has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik is looking for a sweep. Speed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alotadik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Speed 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.
Speed is trying for a kimura here. Alotadik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Speed wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Speed!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Burton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
Burton closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Burton had a free shot at his head there.
Brown thows a body kick. Burton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Burton misses.
Burton doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Burton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burton clinches up against the cage.
Burton can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burton avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burton presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocks a body shot from Burton.
Burton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Burton is working Brown over against the cage.
Burton avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burton is defending well for now.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Burton tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burton is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Burton throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Burton in the body.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burton is rocked!
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Burton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
Burton stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Burton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burton is stalling here.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton misses with the head strike.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Burton looks winded!
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown pushes Burton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burton is defending well for now.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burton.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burton is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Burton closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown tries to stall but Burton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burton into the cage.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Burton avoids the damage to the body.
Burton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton clinches up against the cage.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Burton gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Burton won't want to take too many of those.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Burton blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burton takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown stalls.
Brown presses Burton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Burton's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown drops Burton with a big knee straight up the middle! Burton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burton.
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Burton crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Burton back to his feet!
Brown drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Burton right on the button. Burton goes down! Brown follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Brown gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irving Brown!
After winning the bout, Irving Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba comes into the arena with Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become blaring out of the sound system. Calirante has chosen Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Calirante!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaba walks into a stiff left hand from Calirante.
Calirante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magaba's sensitive parts.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Calirante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magaba counters with a two punch combo.
Magaba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calirante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magaba if he has to take too many more of those.
Magaba shoots in looking for a takedown. Calirante tries to sprawl out of it but Magaba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calirante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante swings for the body but Magaba moves out of range.
Magaba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calirante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magaba.
Calirante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante thumps Magaba with a low kick.
Calirante has Magaba up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Calirante.
Magaba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calirante effectively controlling the action here.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magaba tries to pull guard but Calirante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calirante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calirante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magaba jumps guard but Calirante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calirante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magaba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Calirante walks away with a smile on his face. Magaba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magaba fails with the takedown.
Magaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calirante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calirante.
Magaba tries to clinch up but Calirante circles away and keeps his distance.
Magaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calirante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magaba moves away.
Magaba is looking to clinch but Calirante is avoiding it.
Magaba misses with a wild combination.
Magaba walks into a straight right hand from Calirante.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Calirante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba lands with a nice body kick.
Magaba takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Magaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Magaba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
Magaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Magaba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calirante gets full guard.
Magaba pushing down on Calirante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magaba is working for a kimura but Calirante is defending it quite comfortably.
Magaba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calirante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calirante's guard.
Magaba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calirante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calirante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magaba.
Calirante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magaba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba wants to pass the guard but Calirante is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Magaba or perhaps it was just good defense by Calirante which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Magaba misses.
Magaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Calirante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magaba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magaba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calirante cracks Magaba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magaba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Calirante finish him?
Magaba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calirante jabs Magaba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Magaba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magaba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magaba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Calirante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magaba seems to have got his legs back now.
Calirante stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Magaba throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Calirante is looking to reverse the position.
Magaba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calirante tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calirante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calirante, who protects the arm well.
Calirante tries to buck Magaba off but Magaba is having none of it.
Magaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calirante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calirante rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Calirante!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Calirante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magaba.
Magaba tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Magaba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calirante's best efforts.
Magaba is looking to improve his position.
Magaba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Calirante has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magaba is desperately trying to improve his position but Calirante has a good base and remains in mount.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calirante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante wants to control the pace but Magaba is squirming around nicely.
Magaba tries to reverse the position but Calirante maintains control.
Magaba is working hard here to advance position.
Magaba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magaba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calirante looking for a sweep. Not yet Calirante, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calirante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magaba.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Magaba throws a big right hand that misses.
Calirante pulls Magaba in close to his closed guard and prevents Magaba from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante 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.
Magaba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magaba tries to clinch up
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Magaba with that takedown attempt.
Calirante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magaba has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Calirante is trying to keep an underhook but Magaba manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Calirante is looking for a sweep. Magaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calirante sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba throwing shots but Calirante is blocking nicely.
Calirante gets back to full guard.
Calirante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magaba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calirante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Calirante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magaba has gone for a leg lock! Calirante slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magaba's guard.
Calirante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magaba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calirante not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Calirante tries to free his leg and advance position but Magaba is retaining full guard.
Calirante stopping the sweep attempt from Magaba.
Magaba trying to control the position.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet.
Calirante content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calirante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calirante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calirante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magaba wants to control the position but Calirante says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Calirante prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Magaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Calirante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magaba keeps working.
Calirante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calirante is trying to control. Magaba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mookie Magaba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calirante has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magaba shoots for a takedown but Calirante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magaba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magaba showed some decent athleticism there.
Magaba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calirante has managed to free his arm - good work.
Calirante manages to get to full guard.
Calirante pulls Magaba in close to his closed guard and prevents Magaba from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magaba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calirante holds on and takes a little breather.
Calirante wants to sweep here but Magaba controlling him for the moment.
Calirante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba advances to half guard.
Magaba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calirante defends it well.
Magaba has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magaba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Calirante is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Calirante and Magaba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Magaba working the strikes but Calirante uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calirante is looking to improve his position.
Magaba wants to pass the guard but Calirante is defending well.
Magaba in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Calirante tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mookie Magaba!
Mookie Magaba is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Mookie Magaba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes into the arena with CMX - Kaikkivaltiaan Peili blaring out of the sound system. Morgan has chosen Nightwish - Phantom Of The Opera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan looks for the body kick but Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalashnikov has time to react.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan punishes Kalashnikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Kalashnikov's ribs.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Kalashnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kalashnikov misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Kalashnikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Kalashnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Kalashnikov tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Kalashnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Kalashnikov settles back down.
Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov jabs at Morgan's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan misses with the body kick
and Kalashnikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jason Morgan has been cut.
Kalashnikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Kalashnikov does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov lands a big uppercut and Morgan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Morgan looks OK. Kalashnikov waves Morgan back to his feet!
Morgan is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
Morgan swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan defending well as Kalashnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalashnikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Morgan! Kalashnikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
As Vyacheslav Kalashnikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Officials, please drag that body off my feet, I have something to say. Thank you... The day of reckoning arrived and Mr. Ferreira wasn't ready. The result is not a surprise... Soham Roy! I want you next, just don't mess up your next fight and lose.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Valentine has chosen Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Rain as his entrance music. Phoenix Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Valentine's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
Dixon 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.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Valentine controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Valentine is controlling Dixon's posture.
Dixon postures up in Valentine's guard and throws a big left but Valentine blocks it.
Dixon trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joey Dixon just wasn't active enough.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Dixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine seems keen to control Dixon's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Valentine won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine stops Dixon from standing up.
Valentine won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
Valentine advances to half guard.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Dixon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valentine manages to pass to mount!
Dixon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine is fighting to break Dixon's control of his arms but Dixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valentine is controlling him.
Joey Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon is controlling Valentine's posture.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valentine won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dixon won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
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 Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
Dixon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valentine won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Valentine postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valentine lands a couple of digs.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Dixon wants to stand up but Valentine is controlling him.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!
Dixon wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Valentine cracks Dixon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Valentine with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands a couple of good shots and Dixon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joey Dixon's cut is getting worse.
Dixon wants to escape the position.
Valentine wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Dixon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dixon is covering up but some of the strikes from Valentine are getting through and doing damage.
Valentine doesn't have the hooks in and Dixon manages to turn into his guard.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phoenix Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon trying to move into half guard but instead Valentine has managed to sweep!
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Joey Dixon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joey Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Valentine cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Dixon pulls Valentine in close to his closed guard and prevents Valentine from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
We're going to have a standup here because Joey Dixon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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