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HONOR Wednesday Warfare VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscralo De Santiuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santiuya comes into the arena with Nas - The Message blaring out of the sound system. Penn has chosen Like a Rose-A1 as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscralo De Santiuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Santiuya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
De Santiuya working some strikes from top position.
De Santiuya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Santiuya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn keeping moving, preventing De Santiuya from controlling successfully.
De Santiuya cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santiuya postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
De Santiuya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santiuya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santiuya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Bj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santiuya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santiuya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Penn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscralo De Santiuya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Penn - that will leave a mark!
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - De Santiuya circles away.
De Santiuya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
De Santiuya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Santiuya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Santiuya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Santiuya has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn has managed to clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch but De Santiuya improves position.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn'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.
De Santiuya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Penn to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but De Santiuya keeps him there for the moment.
De Santiuya manages to pull guard.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sitting in close to De Santiuya's body. De Santiuya has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by De Santiuya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oscralo De Santiuya!
In his post fight interview, Oscralo De Santiuya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quagmire Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quagmire Yeah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Campbell throws a right hand that misses
and Yeah counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yeah defends well.
Yeah passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yeah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Yeah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yeah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell trying to control but Yeah postures up.
Yeah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Yeah is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Campbell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Yeah has gone for a leg lock! Campbell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yeah's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yeah keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Yeah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Campbell is working Yeah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yeah's head.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yeah's head.
Campbell is working Yeah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell cracks Yeah with a solid left hand.
Yeah is looking to cinch up a triangle. Campbell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yeah's body to avoid the submission. Yeah has instead reached around Campbell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yeah arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quagmire Yeah!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corner Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Golden as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corner Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum lands a high kick!
Bum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Bum circles away and keeps his distance.
Bum connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Bum.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bum circles away easily
and Bum counters with a body kick.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bum scores with a head kick.
Bum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie wants to control but Bum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Bum is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bum scoring with some ground and pound.
Bum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bum gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum gets the takedown into side control.
Bum throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Bum.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bum slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Bum is very close to passing his half guard.
Bum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bum is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bum throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Bum's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustavo Gracie!
Gustavo Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Leslie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gradnje is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein-Moskau. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Leslie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Investitor Gradnje!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leslie darts in trying to clinch
and Gradnje moves into the clinch.
Leslie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gradnje.
Leslie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leslie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leslie misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Leslie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leslie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leslie trying to land knees to the body.
Leslie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leslie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gradnje jumps into guard, dragging Leslie to the mat.
Gradnje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leslie is aware though and is defending well.
Leslie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gradnje has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leslie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leslie wants to get up but he can't break Gradnje's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leslie preventing the sweep.
Leslie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gradnje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leslie has managed to get both his arms back between Gradnje's legs - danger averted.
Leslie wants to control from the top but Gradnje keeps moving.
Leslie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gradnje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leslie has managed to get both his arms back between Gradnje's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leslie postures up.
Leslie tries to stand but Gradnje is controlling from the bottom.
Leslie tries to free his leg and advance position but Gradnje is retaining full guard.
Gradnje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leslie defends it easily.
Leslie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leslie is one step ahead there.
Leslie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gradnje on the ground.
Gradnje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gradnje controlling the position.
Gradnje has a closed guard, preventing Leslie from standing up.
Gradnje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gradnje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gradnje wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje striking off his back but it's not causing Leslie any problems.
Gradnje has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leslie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gradnje pushes a forearm under Leslie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leslie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Investitor Gradnje!
Post fight, Investitor Gradnje took to the microphone: 'Thx to my coache's and big shout out to all the guy's in ''Personal Training'' gym, love ya all, much love my fans cya next fight '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedran Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milosevic tries for a takedown but Irwin circles away easily
and Irwin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Milosevic's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Milosevic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Irwin is defending well. Milosevic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Irwin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Milosevic celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vedran Milosevic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Seventeen - Sex Pistols. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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142 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglas defends well and Cox ends up having to push Douglas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cox has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Douglas was covering up waiting for the punch and Cox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douglas wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
Cox wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Douglas catches Cox right on the button with a cross.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Cox misses with a straight right.
Cox blocks a jab.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cox misses with a jab to the body
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Cox avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.
Cox moves away from the strike by Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox shoots in but Douglas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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 Steve Cox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Douglas finds it's target.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Cox tries to work over Douglas's front leg with a kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
We've been informed that Douglas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away.
Cox throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Cox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cox takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Cox.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas counters with a crisp one two that drops Cox! Douglas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cox to his feet! Cox is in big trouble!
Cox is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas digs a good body shot into Cox's ribs.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
Cox slips a straight right by Douglas.
Cox throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas counters with a single leg into guard. Cox didn't expect that.
Cox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douglas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Cox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Steve Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox moves out of range of the strikes.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Cox misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Cox.
Cox misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a series of strikes. Cox will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Douglas misses.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Douglas works the jab nicely.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it.
Cox throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Good work by Douglas as he checks the leg kick.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Cox misses.
Gabriel Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cox misses with a hook.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to avoid it but Cox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglas to the ground. Douglas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cox to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cox trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Douglas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Douglas dives on top into guard.
Cox keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas wants to stand but Cox is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Douglas defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Cox.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi comes into the arena with Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje? blaring out of the sound system. Kint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The supremes - Love child. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Kint!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mvungi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kint scrambles back to his feet.
Mvungi swinging wildly here.
Mvungi misses with a left hand
and Kint counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kint walks into a jab.
Mvungi throws a shot to the body.
Mvungi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mvungi wants to clinch.
Mvungi lands the left hand.
Mvungi throws a combination. Kint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kint shoots in for a double leg but Mvungi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jonathan Mvungi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mvungi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mvungi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kint shoots in and drives through. Mvungi sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mvungi!
Kint is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint blocks a jab.
Mvungi blocks a leg kick.
Kint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mvungi's waist but Mvungi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kint off to one side.
Jonathan Mvungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Kint.
Sloppy strikes from Mvungi. Those never looked like landing.
Kint closes the distance and clinches up with Mvungi, looking for a takedown. Kint pushes Mvungi against the cage but Mvungi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mvungi misses with a few strikes there.
Mvungi cracks Kint with a good jab.
Kint shoots for a double leg takedown but Mvungi sprawls well. He's pushed Kint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheers as Mvungi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kint doesn't seem phased though.
Mvungi connects with a crisp jab.
Kint is still on wobbly legs! Can Mvungi finish him?
Mvungi misses with an uppercut. Kint saw that one coming.
Mvungi cracks Kint with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kint tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mvungi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kint is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Mvungi!
After the big win, Jonathan Mvungi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desormeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Ça va venir découragez-vous pas ♫ . Summers has chosen Kung Fu Fighting 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Desormeaux.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desormeaux.
Desormeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Summers's head back.
Desormeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desormeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers avoids a kick to the body.
Desormeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Summers blocks a head kick by Desormeaux.
Desormeaux slips a jab from Summers.
Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desormeaux misses with a head kick.
Summers cracks Desormeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Desormeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desormeaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Summers throws a combination. Desormeaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Desormeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Summers throws an overhand right that lands on Desormeaux's shoulder, as Desormeaux tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers throws out a loose jab but Desormeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desormeaux ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desormeaux.
Desormeaux misses with a double jab
and Desormeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers misses with a looping left.
Desormeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Desormeaux.
Summers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Desormeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Summers.
Summers misses with a looping right.
Desormeaux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Summers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Desormeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Summers's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Desormeaux!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers throws a shot from downtown. Desormeaux moves away and avoids it.
Desormeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Summers.
Adelard Desormeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers blocks a head kick by Desormeaux.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desormeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desormeaux cracks Summers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Summers staying out of range there.
Desormeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Desormeaux counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Desormeaux looks at the referee who does nothing so Desormeaux lands a crushing right that sends Summers to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adelard Desormeaux!
Adelard Desormeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Nathan Summers had this to say: 'Cmon niggas, you know I'm better.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
145 lbs
17 - 15 - 1 |
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolad Kjeldsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kjeldsson keeps moving.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjeldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Kjeldsson has managed to sweep!
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kjeldsson passes into side control.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Kjeldsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Kjeldsson keeps him under control.
Smith pushes Kjeldsson off looking to stand but Kjeldsson dives back in and keeps control.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kjeldsson has control of the leg.
Kjeldsson controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Kjeldsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kjeldsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kjeldsson's back!
Kjeldsson breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kjeldsson defends easily.
Kjeldsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kjeldsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Kjeldsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Kjeldsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
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!
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Kjeldsson sits in half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kjeldsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kjeldsson with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kjeldsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kjeldsson 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 Smith.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kjeldsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kjeldsson grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Kjeldsson lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is rocked!
Kjeldsson cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjeldsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kjeldsson lands a strong strike to the head of Smith. That's dazed him! Kjeldsson looking to finish here. Smith is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kjeldsson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolad Kjeldsson!
Post fight, Rolad Kjeldsson took to the microphone: 'Blodet av mina fiender kommer att fortsätta att driva min framgång. Du bär vittne till min uppstigning. Guttentag mina vänner.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnar Gorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Russell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agnar Gorm!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorm shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Gorm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorm.
Diego Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agnar Gorm.
Russell rushes Gorm and presses him up against the cage.
Russell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorm can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Russell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell is thwarting Gorm's attempts to control the position.
Gorm controlling the position well.
Russell wants to take a breather but Gorm is having none of it.
Russell is pressing down on Gorm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gorm is holding on for now.
Russell is thwarting Gorm's attempts to control the position.
Gorm has hold of Russell's hands but Russell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russell 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 one minute gone in the round.
Russell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorm is not content to let Russell control the position.
Russell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gorm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russell.
Gorm is concentrating on defense, preventing Russell from advancing position.
Gorm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell.
Russell is keen to just control but Gorm is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorm wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorm is not content to let Russell control the position.
Russell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gorm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russell won't allow Gorm to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorm keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Gorm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russell throwing strikes but missing.
Russell wants to control from the top but Gorm keeps moving.
Gorm trying to control the position.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorm is retaining full guard.
Russell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell scoring with some ground and pound.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorm pulls Russell in to control the position.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gorm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gorm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorm wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorm shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Gorm looking for a takedown.
Russell tightens his grip and picks Gorm up, before dumping him to the ground. Gorm manages to land in guard.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorm is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell drops back looking for a leg! Gorm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gorm manages to kick Russell off! Russell jumps back into Gorm's guard.
Gorm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Russell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorm is defended easily by Russell.
Russell has been working on his balance at 11th Planet Fitness ($300/wk), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gorm.
Russell is looking to clinch but Gorm is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Russell. No joy for Gorm on that attempt.
Gorm shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
Diego Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agnar Gorm.
Russell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorm.
Russell looks for a takedown but Gorm sprawls well.
Gorm shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorm shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Gorm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorm. Gorm gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Russell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorm is looking for a sweep.
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Russell wants to control but Gorm is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell working the head and body with strikes.
Gorm tries to improve position but can't.
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gorm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gorm prevents Russell from moving into mount.
Russell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gorm is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russell's best efforts.
Russell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gorm!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gorm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gorm tries to hold on but Russell postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russell looking to finish Gorm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gorm!
Russell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorm has worked his arm free - good work by Gorm!
Gorm wants to control but Russell postures up.
Gorm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Russell laying and praying for a moment but Gorm takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorm manages to get to full guard.
Gorm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gorm is trying to keep Russell in close.
Gorm trying to control the position here.
Gorm looking for a sweep. Not yet Gorm, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Agnar Gorm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Russell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell passes Gorm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gorm trying to control from the bottom.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorm's head.
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorm defends it well.
Gorm is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell is keen to just control but Gorm is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorm gets full guard.
Russell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Russell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorm 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.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorm is controlling him.
Gorm throws an elbow that misses. Russell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorm's guard. Nice move by Russell!
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Russell throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorm keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell working some strikes from top position.
Gorm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorm trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russell trying to control but Gorm is working from the bottom.
Gorm is pulling down on Russell's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gorm is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
Russell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to mount his opponent but Gorm defends it.
Gorm tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Russell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Russell is trying to control. Gorm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorm is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell.
Gorm is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell.
Gorm tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
Gorm is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell.
Gorm trying to control from the bottom.
Russell trying to control from half guard but Gorm is working away.
Gorm is looking to control Russell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorm avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorm is controlling Russell's trapped leg to prevent Russell from advancing to side control.
Gorm tries to roll over but Russell keeps him under control.
Russell trying to control from half guard but Gorm is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Agnar Gorm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gorm sprawls well. Gorm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorm shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorm gets a double leg takedown into Russell's guard.
Gorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Gorm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Russell clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into Gorm's guard.
Russell slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gorm.
Gorm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorm is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
Russell seems to be looking for submissions.
Gorm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
Gorm gets back to full guard.
Russell advances to half guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Gorm is working from the bottom.
Gorm wants to control but Russell is keeping busy.
Diego Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorm is looking to improve his position.
Gorm is trying to control but can't.
Russell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gorm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russell but Russell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russell avoids it really well and circles away.
Gorm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gorm did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell is keen to just control but Gorm is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Russell.
Well, if Russell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorm wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to pass to mount but Gorm is defending the position.
Russell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorm is in trouble now - Russell has advanced to mount!
Russell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Russell controlling his opponent.
Gorm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorm is looking to escape.
Russell wants to control the action but instead Gorm gets a body lock and reverses into Russell's guard! Nice work!
Gorm controlling from the top position.
Gorm stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gorm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Russell had his way with Agnar Gorm in 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. This is the final round!
Gorm shoots in and gets a takedown into Russell's guard.
Gorm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell is looking to stand up but Gorm isn't so interested in that idea.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorm postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
Gorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorm won't allow Russell to get back to his feet.
Gorm passes Russell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is trying to stand back up but Gorm is controlling him
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gorm lands strikes from half guard.
Russell has one foot on Gorm's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gorm defends it nicely.
Russell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russell tries to avoid it but Gorm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russell to the ground. Russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gorm lands with a nice body punch.
Gorm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russell as he avoids it easily.
Russell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gorm defends well and Russell ends up having to push Gorm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorm prevents it.
Gorm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russell regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorm is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Gorm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gorm looking to pass the guard.
Gorm wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Agnar Gorm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorm wants to pass the guard but Russell is keeping the position.
Gorm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gorm prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Gorm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gorm working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Russell is looking to stand up but Gorm isn't so interested in that idea.
Russell keeping full guard, as Gorm tries to pass.
Russell wants to stand but Gorm is controlling the position.
Gorm stands up over Russell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorm.
Russell is looking to stand up but Gorm isn't so interested in that idea.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorm.
Gorm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russell wants to stand but Gorm is controlling the position.
Gorm postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
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.
Russell keeping full guard, as Gorm tries to pass.
Gorm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agnar Gorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Russell!
Diego Russell retains his light heavyweight title!
Agnar Gorm was interviewed post fight and said '"Sergio!! Water!! Sergio!!!
I'm sorry I couldn't perform better today,nothing but respect for my opponent, he was on tonight.
I think it's time for me to hang up the gloves. Thank you to my friends, family, coaches and fans, I hope you respect my decision, I can't keep losing like this. Th'.
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