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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brennan Tierney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brotha Lynch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotha Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Tierney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tierney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
Lynch has an active guard here but Tierney has managed to pass into half guard.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tierney wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Tierney wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierney is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynch!
Tierney wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but Tierney isn't that keen on the idea.
Tierney tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Our spies down at at Extreme MMA (5 Elites $250/week) inform us that Tierney has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lynch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tierney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.
Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tierney trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tierney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch is looking for a triangle here but Tierney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tierney trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
Tierney happy to just control the position for now.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
Tierney is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch gets back to half guard.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tierney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tierney is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brennan Tierney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tierney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tierney pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tierney slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brennan Tierney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Tierney avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynch enables Tierney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tierney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tierney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tierney wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch has his foot on Tierney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tierney works his way back into a safe position though.
Tierney wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch has his foot on Tierney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tierney works his way back into a safe position though.
Tierney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tierney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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. Brennan Tierney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lynch throws out a powerful jab.
Lynch misses with a hook.
Brotha Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tierney counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tierney wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch working for a triangle but Tierney defends it easily.
Lynch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tierney defends well.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tierney trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tierney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tierney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney content to stall in guard here.
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tierney escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tierney trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face as Tierney controls the position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is letting Tierney control him for a moment.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tierney wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tierney not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brennan Tierney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tierney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotha Lynch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tierney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Brotha Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tierney wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch working for a triangle but Tierney defends it easily.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tierney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tierney trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Tierney pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Tierney trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tierney wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Tierney is taking a breather. Lynch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch is staying active underneath Tierney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tierney trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney controlling the pace.
Tierney is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tierney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lynch to get to his feet.
Tierney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lynch sprawls well initially but Tierney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Tierney has control of the leg.
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tierney pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tierney is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tierney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Tierney from controlling successfully.
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!
Lynch keeping full guard, as Tierney tries to pass.
Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tierney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tierney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tierney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brennan Tierney.
I think Tierney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brennan Tierney!
Brennan Tierney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Brotha Lynch was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Uk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Goldstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No joy there for Goldstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldstein lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uk keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uk wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk tries to get to full guard but Goldstein has control of the leg.
Goldstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uk defending well though.
Goldstein prevents Uk from standing back up.
Goldstein working the head and body with strikes.
Goldstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goldstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uk is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Uk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Goldstein connects with a nice short shot to Uk's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uk wants to get back to his feet.
Goldstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throwing shots but Uk is blocking nicely.
Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uk defending well though.
Goldstein is keen to just control but Uk is a slippery customer.
Goldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldstein slips a nice elbow through Uk's hands, connecting with Uk's forehead.
Uk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldstein stops Uk from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein not doing much here.
Goldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein trying to control from Uk's half guard. Uk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like John Uk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up John Uk's cut even more.
Uk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein stands up over Uk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The cut above John Uk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Uk's brow.
John Uk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Uk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Enbron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Frazier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Enbron!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier gets the takedown into side control.
Frazier tries to advance to mount but Enbron denies him.
Enbron is looking to reverse the position.
Enbron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Enbron is trying to stand up here but Frazier is controlling him well.
Frazier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frazier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Enbron!
Frazier with the ground and pound from mount.
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.
Enbron wants to control but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier controlling from mount.
Enbron taking shots to the head.
Enbron flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Enbron working to try and regain half guard.
Frazier controlling his opponent.
Frazier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enbron taking shots to the head.
Enbron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Enbron is just holding on here. Frazier manages to take his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enbron trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frazier just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Enbron just trying to survive but Frazier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frazier tightening his grip on Enbron, looking for the choke.
Frazier lands with a hammerfist to the side of Enbron's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enbron rolls, trying to escape but Frazier keeps control of the position.
Frazier is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Enbron defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Enbron is really stuck here.
What can Enbron do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Enbron trying to get back to his feet but Frazier is in full control for now.
Enbron is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enbron is in bad spot here.
Frazier is looking for the choke from the back position but Enbron is controlling his hands well.
Frazier tightening his grip on Enbron, looking for the choke.
Frazier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Enbron has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Frazier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frazier slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frazier connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Enbron to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Enbron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frazier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frazier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Enbron clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Frazier is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Enbron wants to escape the position.
Frazier controlling from the back.
Simon Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Enbron 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 Frazier gets his way!
Enbron is trying to get back to his feet but Frazier has full control of the position and if anything, Enbron has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Enbron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Enbron showing good submission defense here.
Frazier trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Enbron doesn't escape.
Enbron preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Frazier.
Enbron rolls, trying to escape but Frazier keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Enbron hold on?! Frazier is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Frazier controlling the position well here. Enbron rolled but Frazier kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Enbron controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Frazier is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Enbron is defending well though. Frazier let's go of the attempt for now.
Enbron turns into Frazier and is now in his guard.
Enbron wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Enbron manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier postures up and lands a big shot to Enbron's brow.
Frazier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Enbron has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frazier is looking to defend but Enbron has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frazier! Enbron pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frazier taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Enbron!
Our winner, Eric Enbron, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delvin Shore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keith Young's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delvin Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shore on the side of the head.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Young swings for the body but Shore moves out of range.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young misses with a jab to the body
and Shore counters with a crisp one two that drops Young! Shore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Young to his feet! Young is in big trouble!
Young is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Shore sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Young's defenses. It connects perfectly with Young's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Delvin Shore!
A victorious Delvin Shore 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 Gianluca Pedinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedinotti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kasabian - Reason is Treason. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianluca Pedinotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price feints and as Pedinotti raises his hands in defense, Price changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Price cracks Pedinotti with a solid left hand.
Pedinotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pedinotti keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price postures up.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pedinotti keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Pedinotti has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedinotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedinotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pedinotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price connects with a couple of short punches.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedinotti is keeping the position for now.
Pedinotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedinotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price trying to control but Pedinotti is working from the bottom.
Pedinotti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pedinotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedinotti looking for a guillotine here but Price defends easily.
Pedinotti is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Price wants to control from the top but Pedinotti keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedinotti.
Gianluca Pedinotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pedinotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Pedinotti's guard.
Pedinotti controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
Price working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pedinotti pushes a forearm under Price's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Price is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianluca Pedinotti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gianluca Pedinotti made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robillard has chosen Orelsan - Bada Bing as his entrance music. Javier Casados is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Casados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casados closes the distance and clinches up with Robillard, looking for a takedown. Casados pushes Robillard against the cage but Robillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casados shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robillard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Casados drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Casados jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Casados stops Robillard from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casados postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casados stops Robillard from standing up.
Casados wants to pass the guard but Robillard is keeping the position.
Casados has gone for a leg lock! Robillard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Casados's guard.
Robillard wants to stand but Casados is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robillard won't allow Casados to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Casados has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robillard has managed to get both his arms back between Casados's legs - danger averted.
Robillard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Casados's guard.
Casados working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Casados has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robillard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard wanted to stand there but Casados had control of the position.
Robillard won't allow Casados to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados has his foot on Robillard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robillard works his way back into a safe position though.
Robillard tries to stand but Casados is controlling from the bottom.
Casados is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robillard is aware though and is defending well.
Robillard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Casados's closed guard. He's half up but Casados has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Casados pivots and extends the arm, Robillard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Casados! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Casados!
An out of breath Javier Casados 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora comes into the arena with Nirvana - Lake of Fire blaring out of the sound system. Rave has chosen What Happened? as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
186 lbs
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193 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rave closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zamora's guard.
Rave would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rave working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rave throwing strikes from guard but Zamora blocks nicely.
Rave throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamora seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zamora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rave's guard.
Rave looking for a sweep. Not yet Rave, not yet.
Rave working for a triangle but Zamora defends it easily.
Zamora postures up and lands a big shot to Rave's brow.
Rave working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zamora has passed into half guard!
Rave wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave trying to control but Zamora postures up.
Zamora blocks the strikes from Rave.
Zamora winds up and cracks Rave with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rave is looking to improve his position.
Rave is pressing down on Zamora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zamora passes into half guard.
Zamora prevents Rave from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rave is trying to stand.
Rave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rave regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rave looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamora is one step ahead there.
Rave is trying to keep Zamora in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zamora stops Rave from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora trying to control the position from guard on top but Rave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zamora postures up.
Rave working for a triangle but Zamora defends it easily.
Rave keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rave wants to control but Zamora passes easily into half guard.
Zamora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rave is trying to stand back up but Zamora is controlling him
Zamora prevents Rave from improving his position.
Zamora is thwarting Rave's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rave is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Rave 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.
Zamora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rave avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rave lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zamora's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Zamora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zamora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rave has time to react.
Rave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zamora shoots in and drives through. Rave sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Rave. Those never looked like landing.
Zamora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rave circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Rave blocks the leg kick.
Rave shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zamora but Zamora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zamora shoots in for a double leg but Rave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zamora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Rave saw that one coming.
Zamora is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rave manages to avoid it.
Rave cracks the inside of Zamora's front leg.
Zamora takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Zamora catches Rave right on the button with a cross.
Rave fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Zamora sends Rave down but not out. Zamora dives into side control looking to finish.
Rave is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rave is looking for a sweep.
Rave is still in real trouble! Can Zamora finish him?
Zamora cracks Rave with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zamora working the head and body with strikes.
Rave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craig Rave has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zamora scoring with punches from side control.
Rave gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rave tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.
Rave is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamora's back!
Rave has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zamora has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rave has the hooks in. Zamora is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rave seems to have recovered his senses.
Zamora is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Rave on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zamora is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is trying to remain composed but Rave is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rave controlling the positon.
Zamora manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rave's guard. Nice work there by Zamora.
Rave striking off his back but it's not causing Zamora any problems.
Rave controls Zamora momentarily but Zamora frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora won't allow Rave to get back to his feet.
Rave is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rave controls Zamora momentarily but Zamora frees himself.
Rave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zamora has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zamora avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rave.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rave scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zamora?
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 Danny Zamora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zamora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Rave avoids the head kick by Zamora.
Zamora digs a good hook to Rave's body.
Zamora cracks Rave with a good jab.
Danny Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rave looks for a takedown but Zamora sprawls well.
Rave throws a right and a left that Zamora avoids nicely.
Zamora checks a low kick from Rave.
Zamora throws a head kick but Rave moves out of range.
Rave scoring well with a low kick there.
Zamora lands the left hand.
Rave tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zamora defends well and Rave ends up having to push Zamora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zamora smiles and moves away.
Danny Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Rave.
Zamora looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rave!
Rave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zamora cracks Rave with a big elbow.
Zamora lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zamora is looking to take a break and control but Rave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rave regains half guard.
Zamora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora with the ground and pound but Rave uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamora chips away with some ground and pound.
Rave keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully.
Rave is looking to stand back up but Zamora counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rave.
Zamora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rave is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamora is keen to just control but Rave is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Zamora there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rave keeping control of the position.
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rave defends it well.
Rave looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rave regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rave throws some wild stikes that Zamora manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rave raining down shots from the mount!
Rave thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rave wants to control the pace but Zamora is squirming around nicely.
Rave is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Zamora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zamora 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Zamora!
Danny Zamora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. Nowell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doin Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
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.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowell throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Nowell misses
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nowell wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.
Nowell tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Nowell looking to score a takedown here. Maria is defending well but Nowell drives through and ends up in Maria's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell 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.
Nowell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nowell.
Nowell misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maria gets tackled into the cage by Nowell. Nowell maintains the clinch.
Maria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowell tries to clinch up.
Nowell misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell takes the fight into the clinch.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maria is trying to break free.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
Nowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Maria avoids the damage to the body.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
Nowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maria.
Nowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Maria blocks with his arms.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowell has Maria pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowell keeps control of Maria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nowell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowell lands with a cross.
Nowell motions for Maria to come forward. Nowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maria takes one to the chin there.
Nowell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
Nowell tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Nowell tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Nowell misses with an uppercut. Maria saw that one coming.
Nowell wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maria trying to stall but Nowell improves his position.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Maria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Maria blocks with his arms.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
Nowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Maria holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maria is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowell.
Nowell prevents Maria from breaking the clinch.
Maria avoiding damage as Nowell throws knees to the body.
Nowell looking to throw knees to the head but Maria is blocking nicely.
Nowell looking to throw knees to the head but Maria is blocking nicely.
Maria controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maria avoiding damage as Nowell throws knees to the body.
Nowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maria blocks it with crossed arms.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Maria blocks with his arms.
Maria tries to circle away but Nowell has him pinned against the cage.
Nowell lands a left hand.
Maria stalling the fight.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell 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!
Nowell loads up on a big right hand but Maria slips the punch.
Nowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nowell misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowell drives through and clinches with Maria against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria'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.
Nowell misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowell misses with a knee to the head.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowell looking to throw knees to the head but Maria is blocking nicely.
Maria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maria has Nowell pressed against the cage.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Maria blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Nowell coming out on top.
Nowell misses with a combination
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries to clinch up.
Nowell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nowell throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maria.
Nowell throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Nowell cracks Maria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nowell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maria.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Nowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nowell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Nowell!
Bradley Nowell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaRusso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're The Best!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
LaRusso tries to clinch up.
LaRusso misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaRusso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep.
Hunter 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.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LaRusso sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter wants to take a breather but LaRusso is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunter throws a strike but LaRusso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
LaRusso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunter!
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRusso content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso blocks Hunter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
LaRusso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso postures up.
Hunter is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter tries to hold on but LaRusso pushes him away.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter wants to control but LaRusso is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaRusso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Hunter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but LaRusso gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
Hunter is trying to push LaRusso away but LaRusso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaRusso is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns LaRusso into the cage.
LaRusso has Hunter pushed against the cage.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from LaRusso.
Hunter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LaRusso manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
LaRusso slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has hold of one of LaRusso's legs. LaRusso is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LaRusso is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaRusso trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunter wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaRusso stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaRusso as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a head kick that drops Hunter to the mat! Hunter scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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 Johnny LaRusso will probably get the nod.
That's time! LaRusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaRusso tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnny LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Vincent Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaRusso misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter throws a hook but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaRusso's head.
LaRusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRusso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
LaRusso defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but LaRusso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
LaRusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaRusso sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaRusso is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunter postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunter's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but LaRusso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with LaRusso, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes LaRusso against the cage but LaRusso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching LaRusso on his heels. He'll look to pass LaRusso's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but LaRusso blocks nicely.
LaRusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hunter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaRusso working a defensive guard here.
Hunter wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from LaRusso is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
Hunter slips a jab from LaRusso.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaRusso tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaRusso to the ground. LaRusso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaRusso avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hunter.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaRusso pinned against the cage. LaRusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaRusso sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LaRusso has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but LaRusso is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso moves into full guard.
LaRusso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter trying to control but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hunter dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaRusso pinned against the cage. LaRusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaRusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunter misses the body punch
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LaRusso to the ground. Hunter is now in LaRusso's guard.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but LaRusso has wrist control.
Vincent Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaRusso is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso postures up.
Hunter has an active guard here but LaRusso has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter wants to control but LaRusso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controlling the position for now.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaRusso pulls his head out easily.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
LaRusso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Vincent Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaRusso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnny LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny LaRusso just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick there by Hunter.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Hunter.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Hunter!
Vincent Hunter is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Vincent Hunter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I stand alone. Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constantinides throws a right and a left that Dobrzynski avoids nicely.
Constantinides tests Dobrzynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Constantinides.
Dobrzynski misses with a few strikes there.
Dobrzynski shoots in but Constantinides avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Dobrzynski misses.
Constantinides closes the distance and pushes Dobrzynski back into the cage.
Constantinides pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski isn't so interested in that idea.
Constantinides looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dobrzynski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski stops Constantinides from standing up.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Constantinides is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Constantinides keeping full guard, as Dobrzynski tries to pass.
Constantinides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Constantinides looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantinides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantinides wants to sweep but no luck.
Dobrzynski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throws an elbow that misses. Constantinides uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobrzynski's guard. Nice move by Constantinides!
Dobrzynski is looking for a triangle but Constantinides pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Constantinides throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Constantinides loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dobrzynski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Constantinides defends it easily.
Dobrzynski is looking for a triangle but Constantinides pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrzynski has wrist control.
Dobrzynski keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Constantinides is really struggling to control Dobrzynski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Constantinides throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Constantinides slips nicely into half guard.
Dobrzynski is trying to stand up here but Constantinides is controlling him well.
Constantinides throwing shots but Dobrzynski is blocking nicely.
Dobrzynski is looking to control Constantinides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrzynski avoid being mounted?
Dobrzynski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobrzynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Constantinides.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Constantinides lands a nice short elbow.
Constantinides not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobrzynski tries to get to full guard but Constantinides has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinides not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Constantinides trying to control the action but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Constantinides jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dobrzynski looks to move to half guard but instead Constantinides has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Constantinides gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Constantinides dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Constantinides cracks Dobrzynski with a nice body shot.
Constantinides using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobrzynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Constantinides tries to work over Dobrzynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobrzynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Constantinides misses with a knee strike.
Constantinides landing knees to the head.
Constantinides misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinides lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobrzynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Constantinides lands a body punch.
Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Constantinides coming out on top.
Dobrzynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinides jabs Dobrzynski right on the nose. Dobrzynski blinks but takes it well.
Dobrzynski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Dobrzynski.
Constantinides clinches.
Dobrzynski trying to stall but Constantinides improves his position.
A hook to the body from Constantinides.
Constantinides landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dobrzynski is breathing heavily.
Constantinides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski prevents the takedown attempt.
Constantinides doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinides has hold of one of Dobrzynski's legs. Dobrzynski is fighting the takedown attempt but Constantinides gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Constantinides lands a couple of elbows.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski won't let him.
Constantinides throws a big elbow that misses.
Dobrzynski working a defensive guard but Constantinides manages to pass into side control anyway.
Constantinides in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Constantinides tries for a kimura but Dobrzynski is defending well.
Dobrzynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dobrzynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobrzynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dobrzynski working for submissions but it's allowed Constantinides to get to half guard.
Constantinides looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dobrzynski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Constantinides slows the pace down in half guard.
Dobrzynski won't allow Constantinides to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Constantinides is keeping busy.
Constantinides prevents Dobrzynski from improving his position.
Constantinides working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dobrzynski gets full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Constantinides'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynski is trying to keep Constantinides in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynski keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Constantinides has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Constantinides scoring well with a low kick there.
Constantinides tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobrzynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dobrzynski closes the distance and clinches up with Constantinides, looking for a takedown. Dobrzynski pushes Constantinides against the cage but Constantinides circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dobrzynski blocks a head kick by Constantinides.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobrzynski.
Ares Constantinides is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobrzynski takes a swing at Constantinides's ribcage but misses.
Dobrzynski lands with a nice body punch.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constantinides sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Constantinides fails with a takedown attempt.
Dobrzynski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Constantinides!
Dobrzynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Constantinides manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski prevents Constantinides from improving his position.
Constantinides regains full guard. Nicely done.
Constantinides manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Constantinides unloading with bombs!
Dobrzynski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dobrzynski tries to hold on but Constantinides pushes him away.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constantinides is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrzynski can do to turn this around?
Dobrzynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dobrzynski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinides with shots to the head and body - Dobrzynski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dobrzynski is still in real trouble! Can Constantinides finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Constantinides cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Constantinides with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Constantinides is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Constantinides unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dobrzynski wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Constantinides celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ares Constantinides seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Maciej Dobrzynski had this to say: 'Well, the gauy could keep me on the legs, and well... Shit happens'.
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