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LFC Rookies 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quavious Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen Migos-Emmit Smith as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quavious Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zgola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zgola showed some decent athleticism there.
Marshall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marshall has hold of Zgola's hands but Zgola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zgola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zgola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zgola is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zgola thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
Zgola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zgola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zgola stalling away here and it's allowed Marshall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola looking to pass the guard.
Zgola wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Zgola throws a big right hand that misses.
Zgola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Zgola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zgola is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Zgola trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zgola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zgola wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zgola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Zgola from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Mikolaj Zgola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zgola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zgola working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zgola is looking to advance position but Marshall won't allow it.
Zgola is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
Marshall is trying to stand up here but Zgola is controlling him well.
Zgola trying to control the pace.
Zgola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zgola is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikolaj Zgola 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.
Zgola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marshall was covering up waiting for the punch and Zgola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Zgola from controlling successfully.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Zgola from controlling successfully.
Mikolaj Zgola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zgola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Zgola.
Zgola trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zgola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zgola controlling the action here.
Zgola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marshall is staying active underneath Zgola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zgola is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikolaj Zgola just wasn't active enough.
Zgola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola 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.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face as Zgola controls the position.
Mikolaj Zgola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zgola in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Zgola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zgola.
Zgola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Zgola tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marshall's legs.
Zgola is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola is putting a hurting on Marshall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zgola controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zgola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The strikes coming from Zgola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikolaj Zgola dominated that second round.
That's time! Zgola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zgola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zgola trying to control the position but Marshall is working away.
Zgola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zgola trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Zgola slows the pace down.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zgola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zgola lands a nice forearm strike.
Zgola is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zgola tries for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Zgola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshall has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zgola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marshall some visible discomfort.
Marshall stops Zgola from passing to mount.
Zgola slows the pace down.
Zgola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Zgola.
Zgola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Zgola lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marshall down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is trying to control Zgola's posture but Zgola avoids it.
Zgola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zgola slows the pace down.
Zgola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikolaj Zgola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zgola 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikolaj Zgola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igosh Tammih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igosh Tammih has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustav Axelsson's chin.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igosh Tammih!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tammih's shoulder, as Tammih tries to avoid the shot.
Tammih has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Axelsson digs a good body shot into Tammih's ribs.
Tammih takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tammih darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tammih is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Axelsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tammih pulls his head out easily.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Tammih is controlling well.
Tammih trying to pass the guard but Axelsson defending well.
Axelsson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tammih there.
Tammih is nestled in close to Axelsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tammih is keen to just control but Axelsson is a slippery customer.
Tammih winds up and cracks Axelsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Axelsson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelsson looking for a triangle here. Tammih is fighting it but it looks tight! Axelsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tammih is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gustav Axelsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Loki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurko Tyrma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loki comes to the cage accompanied by Started From The Bottom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Loki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurko Tyrma!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
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.
Tyrma misses with an uppercut. Loki saw that one coming.
Tyrma misses with an uppercut. Loki saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tyrma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyrma misses the jab.
Tyrma avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrma throws a lazy uppercut
and Loki counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrma. Loki does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki misses with a two punch combination.
Loki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrma.
Loki misses with a hook. Tyrma ducked under it nicely.
Tyrma misses with a wild body shot.
Loki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma looks to land a right hand but Loki moved out of range.
Tyrma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrma throws a jab when Loki was well out of range.
Loki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrma's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tyrma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyrma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma slips a jab and a cross from Loki.
Tyrma throws a right hand that misses
and Loki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Tyrma misses.
Loki swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki misses with a double jab
and Tyrma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrma looks to throw the jab but Loki is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrma misses with an uppercut. Loki saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Loki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyrma dodges the punch combination from Loki.
Tyrma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loki counters with a crisp one two that drops Tyrma! Loki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tyrma to his feet! Tyrma is in big trouble!
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!
Tyrma moves out of range of the strikes.
Loki defending well as Tyrma loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Loki. Those never looked like landing.
Loki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrma throws out the jab.
Tyrma lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loki.
Tyrma dodges the punch combination from Loki.
Tyrma dodges the punch combination from Loki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loki.
The fighters circling - Loki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrma slips a jab and a cross from Loki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tyrma misses.
Tyrma moves out of range as Loki strikes.
Kurko Tyrma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrma defending well as Loki loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrma throws a hook but Loki blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loki blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Tyrma misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Loki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loki scores with a three punch combo!
Loki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyrma throws a hook but Loki avoids it easily.
Tyrma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loki.
Loki moves out of range of the strikes.
Loki ducks under a wild hook from Tyrma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma moves out of range as Loki throws a body kick.
Jordan Loki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Loki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Loki. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Loki scores with a four punch combination!
Loki moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loki.
Loki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loki shoots in for a takedown but Tyrma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrma 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.
Tyrma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loki.
Loki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrma manages to avoid it.
Jordan Loki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma throws a looping overhand right but Loki ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrma throws a hook but Loki blocks it.
Kurko Tyrma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loki ducks under a wild hook from Tyrma.
Loki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyrma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyrma is working an open guard so Loki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loki.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrma. No joy for Loki on that attempt.
A jab from Tyrma misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Loki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Loki!
In his post fight interview, Jordan Loki 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 Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rico wants to free his trapped foot but Avila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rico is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Avila still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Avila has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rico is trying to control Avila's posture but Avila avoids it.
Rico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila wants to stand but Rico has his arm trapped.
Rico is looking for a sweep.
Rico tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rico wants to hold on but Avila pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is working to get back to half guard.
Rico tries to hold on but Avila postures up.
Avila wants to get back to his feet but Rico is holding on tight.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rico slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Rico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rico jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila scores with a jab. Rico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rico jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico misses with a body shot.
A combination from Avila does no damage.
Avila tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Avila enables Rico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Avila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Avila is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rico's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rico looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico looking for a sweep. Not yet Rico, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Rico dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rico is in Avila's guard.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico looking to pass the guard.
Johny Rico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Avila's guard.
Rico is trying to control the action in half guard but Avila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rico slows the pace down in half guard.
Rico is keen to just control but Avila is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rico in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johny Rico wasn't active enough on the ground.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico drives through with a takedown into guard.
Avila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rico controls the pace.
Rico wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Rico passes Avila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rico is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, Rico seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johny Rico.
Rico lands a nice looking body shot.
Rico looking to score a takedown here. Avila is defending well but Rico drives through and ends up in Avila's guard.
Rico postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico throws a strike but Avila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico trying to mount his opponent but Avila defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Rico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rico shoots in and gets a takedown into Avila's guard.
Rico is looking to work some ground and pound but Avila has wrist control.
Avila keeping full guard, as Rico tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Avila'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.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rico controls the pace.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johny Rico wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico grinds an elbow into Avila's temple.
Avila stops Rico from passing to mount.
Rico creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Avila sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rico swings around for an armbar but Avila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rico's guard.
Rico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico looking for a sweep. Not yet Rico, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johny Rico has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila gets caught flat footed, as Rico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Avila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico forces his way into half guard.
Rico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rico performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Avila is staying active underneath Rico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avila blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rico trying to control from half guard but Avila is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Rico was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rico dives in and scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
Rico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila wants to stand but Rico is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Rico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Rico!
A victorious Johny Rico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twyin Leoex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vinnie Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vinnie Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Twyin Leoex!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leoex fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leoex avoids a kick to the body.
Leoex fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Leoex is now in Smith's guard.
Leoex trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith keeping full guard, as Leoex tries to pass.
Smith pulls Leoex in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vinnie Smith.
Leoex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leoex's knee momentarily.
Smith clinches.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a body punch but Leoex moves out of range.
Leoex fails with the takedown
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Vinnie Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twyin Leoex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leoex takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leoex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith throws a jab when Leoex was well out of range.
Leoex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Leoex is working from the bottom.
Smith taking a break here but Leoex is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Leoex defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoex is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Leoex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leoex is holding on for now.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith prevents Leoex from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leoex!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leoex fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Leoex 's knee.
Leoex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leoex gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leoex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Leoex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Leoex is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith wants to take a breather but Leoex is having none of it.
Vinnie Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leoex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoex with a poor takedown
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Leoex jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vinnie Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twyin Leoex.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leoex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Leoex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leoex misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Leoex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoex wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Smith looking to control but Leoex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Leoex is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looking to control but Leoex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leoex misses with a takedown
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leoex.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Leoex's ribcage.
Smith stalls.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leoex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Leoex fails to pull guard.
Leoex letting Smith take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith tries a body shot but Leoex blocks it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Twyin Leoex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leoex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vinnie Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twyin Leoex.
Leoex misses with a takedown
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage.
Vinnie Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leoex fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Smith!
Vinnie Smith 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Federico Gonzalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuku Kuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federico Gonzalo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Federico Gonzalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryuku Kuro!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalo circles away.
Gonzalo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kuro hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Federico Gonzalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Srecko Crnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Osiander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Srecko Crnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Osiander!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiander keeps the fight on the outside.
Crnic wants to clinch.
Osiander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crnic was well out of range. Poor timing from Osiander.
Osiander closes the distance and pushes Crnic back into the cage.
Crnic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crnic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crnic has a couple of punches blocked by Osiander.
Crnic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Osiander has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crnic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Osiander missing with strikes from the back.
Crnic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Osiander gets his way!
Osiander is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crnic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Crnic fending off the submission attempt from Osiander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crnic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Crnic wants to control his opponent's hands but Osiander gets his hands free.
Crnic is in bad spot here.
Osiander looking for the RNC.
Crnic can't escape the position.
Osiander is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Crnic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Crnic is having to fend off submission attempts from Osiander, who is looking to sink in the choke. Osiander doesn't have the hooks in though and Crnic manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Crnic wants to control from the top but Osiander keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crnic is really struggling to control Osiander but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crnic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crnic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osiander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crnic trying to control the position but Osiander is working away.
Crnic is trying to get an arm triangle but Osiander is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiander is looking to regain half guard here but Crnic keeps moving and retains side control.
Osiander can't do much from the bottom here.
Osiander manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crnic's best efforts.
Osiander looking for submissions off his back.
Crnic is trying to control the action in half guard but Osiander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crnic 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.
Crnic wants to stand up but Osiander is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crnic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crnic's back!
Osiander is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crnic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crnic for a finish.
Osiander working for the choke.
Crnic showing good submission defense here.
Crnic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Osiander.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crnic is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Osiander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crnic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crnic tries to clinch up.
Crnic slips under a jab from Osiander.
Crnic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osiander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurt Osiander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crnic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crnic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osiander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crnic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crnic tries to clinch but Osiander moves out of range.
Osiander gets a clinch.
Osiander has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crnic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crnic showing good submission defense here.
Osiander has the hooks in. Crnic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Osiander is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Crnic with him. Crnic is trying to defend but Osiander has an arm under the chin now! Crnic grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Osiander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitt Poligamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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282 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitt Poligamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poligamy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poligamy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poligamy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Poligamy shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Poligamy tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitt Poligamy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mitt Poligamy has been cut.
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!
Poligamy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poligamy is breathing heavily.
Poligamy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva catches Poligamy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Poligamy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eino Juutilainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Belingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a low kick, right behind Juutilainen 's knee.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kevin Belingon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Juutilainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick.
Juutilainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice body kick.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon counters with a thumping low kick.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juutilainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Juutilainen looks winded!
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and Belingon counters with a good low kick that Juutilainen was not able to check.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belingon counters with a left and a right that stings Juutilainen.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon counters with a big head kick but Juutilainen shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a solid body kick.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a head kick. That will keep Juutilainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belingon counters with a good, hard body kick but Juutilainen shrugs it off.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and Belingon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a good low kick that Juutilainen was not able to check.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a nice body kick.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Kevin Belingon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kevin Belingon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon counters with a head kick.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick.
Kevin Belingon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a low kick, right behind Juutilainen 's knee.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a thumping low kick.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belingon counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belingon counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Juutilainen really felt that one!
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.
Eino Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a good, hard body kick but Juutilainen shrugs it off.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belingon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a thumping low kick.
Juutilainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belingon.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belingon counters with a nice body kick.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Juutilainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belingon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Juutilainen really felt that one!
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Belingon counters with a thumping low kick.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Belingon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon counters with a left and a right that stings Juutilainen.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juutilainen tries for a takedown but Belingon circles away easily
and Belingon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a body kick that stops Juutilainen in his tracks momentarily.
Kevin Belingon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
and Belingon counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Kevin Belingon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Juutilainen fails with the takedown
and Belingon counters with an inside leg kick.
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Belingon counters with a big head kick but Juutilainen shrugs it off.
Juutilainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belingon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juutilainen's knee momentarily.
Kevin Belingon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belingon was covering up waiting for the punch and Juutilainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Juutilainen prevents Belingon from getting back to his feet.
Juutilainen works over Belingon with some ground and pound from guard.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belingon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juutilainen postures up in Belingon's guard and throws a big left but Belingon blocks it.
Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belingon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juutilainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Belingon is retaining full guard.
Belingon wants to stand up but Juutilainen is controlling him.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Belingon keeps moving.
Belingon wants to stand and escape but Juutilainen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belingon can't keep his opponent in guard - Juutilainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen is working for a kimura but Belingon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juutilainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belingon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eino Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Juutilainen connects with a nice short shot to Belingon's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon won't allow Juutilainen to pass to mount.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juutilainen prevents Belingon from standing back up.
Juutilainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belingon's head.
Kevin Belingon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juutilainen winds up and cracks Belingon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belingon 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Belingon!
An out of breath Kevin Belingon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Deux scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Roger Black has been cut.
Deux lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deux misses with a straight right.
Deux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Deux misses.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deux swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Deux misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Deux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deux.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Deux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Deux lands.
Deux keeps the fight on the outside.
Black tries to clinch but Deux is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Deux in a clinch.
Deux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deux is trying to break free.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deux's defenses.
Deux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Deux in his tracks for a moment.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deux's defenses.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deux's efforts to push away.
Deux wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Deux is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deux is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deux takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deux is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Deux looks winded!
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Numero Deux has been cut.
Nice elbow from Black.
Nice elbow from Black.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deux's defenses.
Deux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deux's defenses.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deux's efforts to push away.
Deux is trying to break free.
Black lands an elbow just above Deux 's eye.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Black.
Black lands an elbow inside that Deux shrugs off.
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Black lands an elbow just above Deux 's eye.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Deux in his tracks for a moment.
Black with a knee to the head.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black keeps control of Deux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black landing knees to the head.
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!
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Black lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Black lands an uppercut.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Deux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Deux tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black has Deux pressed against the cage, preventing Deux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands a nice elbow.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Deux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black lands an elbow inside.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deux wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black landing knees to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Black here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Deux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black lands an elbow inside.
Deux is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Black lands an elbow inside.
Deux is breathing heavily.
Deux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Black lands a big elbow that drops Deux! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Deux is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Black!
An out of breath Roger Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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