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WPL 22: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balin Le Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Balin Le Savage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Savage tries to sprawl out of it but Murray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray defending well as Le Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Le Savage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
Le Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray misses with a body shot
and Le Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le Savage has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Le Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Savage presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Le Savage.
Le Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Le Savage to keep the fight standing.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray jumps guard but Le Savage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Le Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Savage drops Murray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murray looks back up at him and smiles so Le Savage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murray is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Savage looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Le Savage pushes him off.
Murray tries to get into range but Le Savage steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Murray! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Le Savage scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balin Le Savage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ywain Urien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rose might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Breaking Benjamin - Bulls On Parade. Urien has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Ywain Urien is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Owen Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ywain Urien!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urien tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urien but Urien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Urien misses.
Rose checks a low kick from Urien.
Urien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Urien.
Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Urien moved out of range nicely.
Urien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urien thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose takes one on the button.
Rose throws a hook but Urien avoids it easily.
Urien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
Urien is looking to clinch.
Urien leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urien takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Urien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urien has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urien wants to clinch but Rose slips to the side
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Urien didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urien looking to control.
Rose throws an elbow that misses. Urien uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rose's guard. Nice move by Urien!
Urien trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
Rose pulls Urien in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urien throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Urien's guard. Nice move by Rose!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urien trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Rose is working Urien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Rose trying to control but Urien is working from the bottom.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses.
Urien is trying to keep Rose in close.
Urien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose postures up in Urien's guard and throws a big left but Urien blocks it.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Urien has wrist control.
Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urien working a defensive guard here.
Rose throws an elbow that misses. Urien uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rose's guard. Nice move by Urien!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose keeping moving, preventing Urien from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Owen Rose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Urien.
A jab lands there for Urien.
Urien tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose slips under a jab.
Urien tries to clinch up.
Urien dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Urien is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Urien misses.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ywain Urien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urien counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Urien trying to control here.
Urien is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urien is doing well to control the position and prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose prevents Urien from improving his position.
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Urien wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
Urien tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rose prevents Urien from improving his position.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands with a punch from half guard.
Rose working over Urien with some ground and pound. Urien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Urien tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Rose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Urien is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
Urien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rose lands with a punch from half guard.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose.
Urien taking some punishment here, with Rose in his half guard.
Rose lands with a punch from half guard.
Urien trying to control but Rose postures up.
Rose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Urien is trying to stand up here but Rose is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rose connects with a nice short shot to Urien's temple.
Rose is keen to just control but Urien is a slippery customer.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose lands with a punch from half guard.
Urien won't allow Rose to pass to mount.
Rose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Rose dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Urien leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urien scoring well with a low kick there.
Urien misses with a leg kick.
Urien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urien misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Urien staying out of range there.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Urien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urien.
Knees to the body from Urien.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Urien prevents it.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Urien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose blocks an elbow strike.
Urien misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Urien throws an elbow but misses.
Urien lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Owen Rose has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urien looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Urien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rose avoids it.
Rose gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Urien wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Urien wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose is looking to work some ground and pound but Urien has wrist control.
Rose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Urien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
Rose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ywain Urien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urien wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Urien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose passes into half guard.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is nestled in close to Urien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Rose prevents Urien from improving his position.
Rose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Urien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rose winds up and cracks Urien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
Urien regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urien wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose chips away with some ground and pound.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rose postures up in Urien's guard and throws a big left but Urien blocks it.
Urien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Urien wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owen Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Owen Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose is working Urien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Rose!
A very excited looking Owen Rose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raider Vancan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raider Vancan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raider Vancan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay rushes Vancan and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ramsay.
Vancan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramsay managing to block the knees to the body from Vancan.
Ramsay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Raider Vancan has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Ramsay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramsay scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramsay tries to work over Vancan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramsay missing with knees to the body.
Vancan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ramsay looking to throw knees to the head but Vancan is blocking nicely.
Ramsay digs a right hand underneath Vancan's ribcage. Vancan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vancan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramsay lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramsay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vancan's elbow.
Vancan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raider Vancan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vancan wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramsay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramsay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vancan is breathing heavily.
Ramsay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vancan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vancan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Ramsay.
Vancan has Ramsay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramsay working Vancan over with knees to the body.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside that Vancan shrugs off.
Raider Vancan's cut is getting worse.
Ramsay lands an elbow just above Vancan 's eye.
Ramsay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but Vancan blocks it.
Vancan looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raider Vancan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramsay lands a nice elbow.
Ramsay lands an elbow that stopped Vancan in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Raider Vancan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ramsay avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramsay obliges.
Ramsay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raider Vancan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Ramsay!
A relieved looking Gordon Ramsay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Kalnoky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes to the cage accompanied by The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Kalnoky!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalnoky doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Kalnoky moves into the clinch.
Kalnoky lands a shoulder strike.
Kalnoky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalnoky digs a right hand underneath Fantana's ribcage. Fantana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantana is looking to control Kalnoky's arms but Kalnoky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantana has his back to the cage.
Kalnoky controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalnoky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fantana.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalnoky lands a body punch.
Kalnoky avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantana blocks a body shot from Kalnoky.
Kalnoky misses with a punch to the body.
Kalnoky can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Kalnoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantana's elbow.
Kalnoky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kalnoky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantana is looking to control Kalnoky's arms but Kalnoky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantana has his back to the cage.
Kalnoky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalnoky lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantana backwards.
Kalnoky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalnoky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalnoky pushes Fantana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalnoky's head.
Fantana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kalnoky wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Kalnoky is defending well.
Kalnoky is staying active underneath Fantana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fantana in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalnoky trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fantana connects with a nice short shot to Kalnoky's temple.
Fantana is stalling here. Kalnoky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fantana seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kalnoky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kalnoky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fantana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantana regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is trying to maintain the position but Kalnoky is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalnoky trying to pass the guard but Fantana defending well.
Kalnoky keeps trying to improve his position.
Kalnoky wants to control but Fantana is keeping him busy.
Kalnoky looks to land a strike but Fantana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomas Kalnoky will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Kalnoky there.
Kalnoky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantana circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantana takes one to the side of the head.
Kalnoky is looking to slow Fantana down with leg kicks.
Kalnoky looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Kalnoky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Kalnoky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana misses with a jab to the body
and Kalnoky counters with a shoot takedown. Fantana fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalnoky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantana, not yet.
Kalnoky looking to sit in guard and control but Fantana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantana 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.
Kalnoky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantana stands and throws Kalnoky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kalnoky tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
Kalnoky struggling a bit here.
What's Kalnoky going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kalnoky can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalnoky keeps working.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalnoky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fantana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kalnoky actively working from the bottom here.
Fantana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana working Kalnoky over with strikes.
Fantana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalnoky is trying to maintain the position but Fantana is very close to passing his half guard.
Kalnoky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fantana.
Fantana lands strikes from half guard.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Kalnoky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalnoky trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalnoky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalnoky tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Fantana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalnoky trying to hold on to Fantana's head to control him but Fantana postures up.
Kalnoky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalnoky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana distracts Kalnoky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalnoky working a defensive guard but Fantana passes into half guard.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Kalnoky is working away.
Fantana slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalnoky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
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 Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fantana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalnoky.
Kalnoky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalnoky.
Kalnoky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalnoky.
Fantana misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalnoky counters with a shoot takedown. Fantana fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fantana is on top in guard.
Brian Fantana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Fantana chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Kalnoky is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalnoky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fantana uses it to pass to side control.
Fantana trying to control the action but Kalnoky is working from the bottom.
Fantana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kalnoky down.
Kalnoky is looking for a sweep.
Kalnoky taking a bit of punishment here - Fantana scoring with strikes.
Fantana lands a few punches from side control.
Kalnoky is rocked!
Kalnoky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fantana connects with a decent elbow.
Kalnoky is still in real trouble! Can Fantana finish him?
Fantana lands a strong strike to the head of Kalnoky. That's dazed him! Fantana looking to finish here. Kalnoky is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fantana lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fantana!
After the big win, Brian Fantana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sex Panther Supplements $99 sale! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franlkin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ACDC- For Those About To Rock . Richard Jay Franlkin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Franlkin circles away.
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Franlkin is trying to stand.
Rivers passes to side control.
Rivers tries to move to mount but Franlkin blocks the move with his legs.
Franlkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rivers is controlling him well.
Rivers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franlkin's legs.
Rivers staying calm.
Franlkin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rivers takes a little break here. Franlkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franlkin is trying to get back to his feet.
Franlkin being controlled for a moment.
Franlkin pushes Rivers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rivers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Franlkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franlkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rivers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franlkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivers trying to control the position but Franlkin is working away.
Rivers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers prevents Franlkin from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Franlkin's face as Rivers controls the position.
Franlkin tries to escape but Rivers is in control.
Rivers just content to control the position.
Rivers prevents Franlkin from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franlkin is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Rivers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franlkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rivers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rivers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franlkin, who protects the arm well.
Rivers trying to control the action but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rivers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivers has control of Franlkin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franlkin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franlkin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rivers.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivers controlling the position easily from mount.
Franlkin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rivers looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers wants to control the pace but Franlkin is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers wants to take his opponent's back but Franlkin doesn't allow it.
Franlkin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryden Rivers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rivers shoots and misses
and Franlkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franlkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franlkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franlkin is trying to break free.
Franlkin tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Franlkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franlkin tries to break the clinch but Rivers is controlling the position.
Franlkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivers has double underhooks.
Franlkin can't break the clinch.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franlkin's efforts to push away.
Franlkin is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franlkin is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Franlkin is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers has Franlkin pressed against the cage, preventing Franlkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franlkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franlkin is trying to break free.
Franlkin breaks from the clinch.
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franlkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryden Rivers.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franlkin but Franlkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but Rivers drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin is trying to escape the position but Rivers is controlling the position.
Franlkin pushes Rivers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rivers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bryden Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivers trying to control the action but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet but Rivers drags him back down.
Rivers is trying to get an arm triangle but Franlkin is defending well.
Franlkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rivers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Franlkin trying to remain calm as Rivers controls from the top position.
Rivers prevents Franlkin from escaping the position.
Rivers moves into full mount!
You get the feeling that Franlkin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franlkin is looking to escape.
Franlkin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rivers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franlkin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franlkin shrugs it off.
Franlkin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivers controlling from mount.
Franlkin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rivers tries to control but Franlkin wriggling away.
Rivers working for a guillotine from mount but Franlkin is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rivers controlling his opponent.
Franlkin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rivers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet.
Rivers controlling his opponent.
Rivers trying to control but Franlkin is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franlkin trying desperately to get to his feet.
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 Richard Jay Franlkin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rivers gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rivers stalls from top position.
Franlkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rivers is controlling him well.
Rivers trying to control the position but Franlkin is working away.
Franlkin throws Rivers to one side and escapes!
Rivers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Franlkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rivers trying to control but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
Franlkin has his feet on Rivers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Franlkin sprawls well.
Rivers fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Franlkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryden Rivers.
Rivers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franlkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Franlkin.
Rivers shoots in but Franlkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivers thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franlkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franlkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivers somewhat.
Franlkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Franlkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Franlkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivers dives in and grabs Franlkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franlkin pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franlkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franlkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Rivers!
Rivers is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franlkin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Franlkin finish him?
Rivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a big right hand! Oh Rivers is in trouble here! Franlkin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Jay Franlkin!
A pretty intense looking Richard Jay Franlkin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabolous Fjodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjodor has chosen Era - Enea Vollare Mezzo 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabolous Fjodor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson feints and then cracks Fjodor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjodor down.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fjodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjodor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Fjodor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fjodor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjodor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson moves out of range as Fjodor strikes.
Fjodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Fjodor clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjodor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Fjodor is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Fjodor swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fjodor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Fjodor tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Fjodor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson keeps control of Fjodor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fjodor working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fjodor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fjodor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fjodor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fjodor wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjodor backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Fjodor working hard to break the clinch.
Fjodor can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Fjodor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjodor lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Fjodor throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
A jab from Fjodor misses.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjodor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fjodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjodor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fjodor misses the shot to the body.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fjodor.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Fjodor moves out of range easily.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Fjodor off balance momentarily.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Fjodor counters with a straight right hand.
Fjodor blocks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Fjodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjodor tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Fjodor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Fjodor knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjodor takes one on the button.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fjodor misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson wants to control but Fjodor is keeping him busy.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjodor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Fjodor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fjodor wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Fjodor in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson wants to slow Fjodor down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fjodor is out of range.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fjodor tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Fjodor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fjodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson motions for Fjodor to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fjodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjodor throws a head kick that misses.
Fjodor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fjodor checks a leg kick.
Fjodor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjodor's sensitive parts.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fjodor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjodor.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjodor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Mr Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjodor walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjodor is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fjodor blocks the leg kick.
Fjodor wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Fjodor blocks a leg kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjodor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fjodor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Fjodor's leg. Fjodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fjodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fjodor misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Fjodor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fjodor moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fjodor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Fjodor is working from the bottom.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Fjodor defends.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson trying to control the position but Fjodor is working away.
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!
Fjodor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fjodor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Fjodor's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjodor tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Fjodor thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjodor.
Fjodor is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Fjodor scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjodor.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjodor doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Fjodor throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Fjodor only half commits.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Fjodor moved away.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fjodor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson feints and then cracks Fjodor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjodor down.
Anderson tries a low kick but Fjodor avoids it.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Fjodor moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Fjodor. Fjodor maintains the clinch.
Fjodor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjodor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fjodor to keep the fight standing.
Fjodor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Fjodor won't allow it.
Fabolous Fjodor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fjodor backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjodor breaks the clinch.
Fjodor lands the left hand.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjodor. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson is looking to slow Fjodor down with leg kicks.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Fjodor jumps back.
Fjodor blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Fjodor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Fjodor tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fjodor!
Anderson working the body and head with strikes.
Fjodor is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Fjodor is defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Fjodor is keeping him busy.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson looking to control but instead Fjodor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mr Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjodor trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fjodor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjodor is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgos Kourtesiotis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raijin Kage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgos Kourtesiotis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourtesiotis.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kage is looking for a sweep.
Kage struggling a bit here.
Kage is trying to improve his position.
Kourtesiotis trying to control the action but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kourtesiotis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage is looking to improve his position.
Kourtesiotis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kage tries to roll over but Kourtesiotis keeps him under control.
Kage is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Giorgos Kourtesiotis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kourtesiotis!
Kourtesiotis tries to improve position but can't.
Kage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kourtesiotis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis regains half guard.
Kourtesiotis looking for submissions off his back.
Kage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kourtesiotis's head.
Kage wants to control but Kourtesiotis is keeping him busy.
Kage passes to side control.
Kourtesiotis defending against the ground and pound.
Kage throws a strike aimed at the side of Kourtesiotis's head but Kourtesiotis avoids it well.
Kage looking to control but instead Kourtesiotis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kourtesiotis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kourtesiotis tries to improve position but can't.
Kage is looking to take a break and control but Kourtesiotis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kourtesiotis can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kourtesiotis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kourtesiotis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kage misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Kage misses its intended target.
Kage throws a head kick but Kourtesiotis moves out of range.
Kourtesiotis gets the takedown into side control.
Kage is not content to let Kourtesiotis control the position.
Kage stops Kourtesiotis from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis works to advance to full mount. Kage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kourtesiotis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kage hang on?
Kage is squirming around, avoiding Kourtesiotis's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kourtesiotis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kourtesiotis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kage is just riding it out for now. Kourtesiotis eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage gets full guard.
Kage wants to sweep but no luck.
Kourtesiotis trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kourtesiotis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Giorgos Kourtesiotis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kourtesiotis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kage!
Kage struggling a bit here.
Kourtesiotis is looking to take a break and control but Kage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giorgos Kourtesiotis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Kourtesiotis 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kage. Kourtesiotis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kourtesiotis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kourtesiotis somewhat.
Kage throws a body punch but Kourtesiotis moves out of range.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Kourtesiotis moves out of range easily.
Kourtesiotis blocks a head kick by Kage.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kourtesiotis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kourtesiotis stalling away here and it's allowed Kage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourtesiotis forces his way into half guard.
Kourtesiotis trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourtesiotis trying to mount his opponent but Kage defends it.
Kourtesiotis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kourtesiotis trying to control from half guard but Kage is working away.
Kage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Giorgos Kourtesiotis.
Kage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kourtesiotis to the ground. Kage is now in Kourtesiotis's guard.
Kage won't allow Kourtesiotis to sweep him here.
Kage looking to pass the guard.
Kourtesiotis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kourtesiotis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Raijin Kage wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kourtesiotis has his takedown stuffed
and Kage counters with a head kick that drops Kourtesiotis!
Kourtesiotis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kourtesiotis seems keen to control Kage's posture.
Kourtesiotis controls Kage momentarily but Kage frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raijin Kage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kage 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
After winning the bout, Raijin Kage 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan Cavallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Zerra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renan Cavallo!
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, Matt Zerra!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavallo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cavallo throws the left hand but Zerra avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zerra as he connects with a hook.
Zerra with a hook.
Zerra closes the distance and pushes Cavallo back into the cage.
Zerra lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Zerra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cavallo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zerra finds it's way round the side to connect with Cavallo's head.
Cavallo scores with the left hand. Zerra knows he should have avoided that one.
Matt Zerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavallo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavallo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zerra lands a nice shot that snaps Cavallo's head back.
Cavallo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zerra works the jab nicely.
Cavallo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zerra with a nice cross.
Zerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zerra tests Cavallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cavallo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zerra jabs Cavallo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cavallo tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra throws a body punch but Cavallo moves out of range.
Zerra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cavallo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zerra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavallo walks into a left hand.
Cavallo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cavallo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zerra is looking to regain half guard here but Cavallo keeps moving and retains side control.
Zerra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cavallo scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zerra managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cavallo.
Cavallo 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.
Cavallo 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.
Zerra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cavallo is controlling him well.
Cavallo trying to control the action but Zerra is working from the bottom.
Cavallo prevents Zerra from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zerra rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cavallo's guard! Nice work there by Zerra!
Cavallo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavallo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zerra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cavallo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cavallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zerra stopping the sweep attempt from Cavallo.
Cavallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cavallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra is pushing down on Cavallo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cavallo is fighting to maintain full guard but Zerra has managed to sneak the leg through.
It looks like Zerra is going to stand back up.
Zerra wants to free his trapped foot but Cavallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cavallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zerra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zerra's back!
Cavallo is punishing Zerra with some ground and pound.
Cavallo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zerra is defending well though. Cavallo let's go of the attempt for now.
Zerra biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Zerra turns into Cavallo and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo trying to keep a closed guard but Zerra is proving a slippery customer.
Cavallo working for a triangle but Zerra defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerra wants to stand but Cavallo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cavallo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zerra wants to stand but Cavallo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavallo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Cavallo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zerra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cavallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavallo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zerra doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Zerra.
Cavallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerra but Zerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zerra looks to throw the jab but Cavallo is out of range.
Matt Zerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cavallo rushes Zerra and presses him up against the cage.
Cavallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zerra's efforts to push away.
Zerra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cavallo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavallo has Zerra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zerra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Cavallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zerra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zerra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra misses with a wild combination.
Zerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Cavallo off the cage and back into range.
Cavallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zerra moves away.
Cavallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zerra misses with a few strikes there.
Zerra cracks Cavallo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cavallo's hands.
Cavallo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cavallo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cavallo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavallo misses with a body shot.
Zerra scores with a nice right hand.
Cavallo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zerra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zerra parries the strikes from Cavallo easily there. Cavallo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zerra to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zerra wants to get back to his feet but Cavallo drags him back down.
Zerra managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cavallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavallo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cavallo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zerra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cavallo in side control, throwing shots but Zerra defends.
Cavallo prevents Zerra from escaping the position.
Zerra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cavallo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cavallo working the ground and pound.
Cavallo is chipping away with strikes.
Zerra wants to get back to his feet but Cavallo drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Cavallo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zerra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cavallo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zerra is avoiding damage well.
Cavallo cracks Zerra with a big right hand but Zerra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cavallo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zerra is pushing Cavallo's head away, looking to escape. Cavallo manages to hold on to the position though.
Zerra wants to control but Cavallo postures up.
Zerra is breathing heavily.
Zerra is trying to improve his position.
Cavallo lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo prevents Zerra from escaping the position.
Cavallo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zerra is avoiding damage well.
Zerra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cavallo advances to mount.
Cavallo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cavallo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zerra is bucking up trying to escape but Cavallo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zerra is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Cavallo.
Zerra is still in real trouble! Can Cavallo finish him?
Cavallo has hold of Zerra's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zerra manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavallo prevents Zerra from getting the reversal.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cavallo! Zerra is hurt baaadly! Cavallo is firing away with more strikes - Zerra is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Cavallo!
Renan Cavallo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WASP - Wild Child. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandy Soto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral scores with a body shot.
Cabral looking to score a takedown here. Soto is defending well but Cabral drives through and ends up in Soto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto keeping full guard, as Cabral tries to pass.
Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto wants to stand but Cabral is controlling the position.
Soto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cabral uses it to pass to side control.
Cabral working the ground and pound.
Soto is trying to improve his position.
Cabral takes a little break here. Soto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral has hold of Soto's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Soto tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cabral cranks the arm and Soto screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Soto, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rogerio Cabral!
After winning the bout, Rogerio Cabral 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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