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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorgi Apollonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greyson Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greyson Rain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorgi Apollonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greyson Rain!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollonik clinches up with Rain and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain is looking for a takedown.
Apollonik has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Apollonik is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Apollonik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollonik is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollonik.
Apollonik managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Rain tries to pull guard but Apollonik won't allow it.
Rain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apollonik is keeping busy.
Apollonik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollonik has closed the distance and engaged Rain in a clinch.
A short right from Apollonik on the inside.
Apollonik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Apollonik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollonik closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollonik struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollonik working hard to break the clinch.
Rain is trying to drag Apollonik to the mat but Apollonik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yorgi Apollonik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greyson Rain.
Rain manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apollonik gets to his feet. Rain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Apollonik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Apollonik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollonik.
Rain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollonik.
Apollonik blocks a head kick by Rain.
Apollonik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollonik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollonik misses with a combination
and Rain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollonik missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greyson Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
Apollonik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain misses with the combination.
Rain misses with the combination.
Rain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apollonik circles away.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollonik.
Apollonik misses with a two punch combination.
Apollonik is breathing heavily.
Apollonik connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollonik tries to keep at a distance but Rain has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollonik.
Apollonik lands a left hand.
Rain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rain pushes Apollonik off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Apollonik misses.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollonik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apollonik lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown by Rain or perhaps it was just good defense by Apollonik which made him look bad.
Rain misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollonik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rain shoots in and drives through. Apollonik sprawls well.
Apollonik leaves Rain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apollonik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Apollonik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollonik throws a combination that misses
and Rain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Apollonik misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Apollonik!
Rain advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greyson Rain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Apollonik slaps away a takedown attempt from Rain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apollonik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollonik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollonik throws a series of strikes that have Rain backpedaling.
It looks like Greyson Rain has been cut.
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Rain wants to clinch up but Apollonik keeps it at a distance.
Apollonik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollonik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollonik is leaning against Rain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apollonik has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollonik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollonik has him pressed against the cage.
Rain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollonik smiles and moves away.
Apollonik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollonik swats away the attempt to clinch by Rain.
Yorgi Apollonik is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollonik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Rain misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollonik. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollonik.
Apollonik throws a right and a left that Rain avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollonik pinned against the cage. Apollonik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yorgi Apollonik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greyson Rain.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but Apollonik shows good takedown defense.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Apollonik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollonik swings widly with a right hand
and Rain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Apollonik misses.
Rain has a takedown stuffed.
Yorgi Apollonik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to clinch but Apollonik moves away
and Apollonik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Apollonik.
Apollonik can't break the clinch.
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Apollonik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain blocks a body shot from Apollonik.
Rain wants to take the fight to the mat but Apollonik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Apollonik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rain lands an elbow that stopped Apollonik in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollonik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Apollonik scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollonik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Apollonik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apollonik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rain shoots for a takedown but Apollonik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rain moves to clinch but Apollonik breaks away
and Apollonik moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollonik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apollonik is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain goes for a takedown attempt but Apollonik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorgi Apollonik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greyson Rain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Apollonik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollonik throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Apollonik throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain blocks a jab.
Apollonik tries to bum rush Rain with a series of wild strikes but Rain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apollonik misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Apollonik throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollonik.
Apollonik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain looks for the body kick but Apollonik saw that one coming.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollonik.
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollonik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollonik misses with a looping right.
Apollonik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Rain lands but Apollonik takes it in his stride.
Apollonik gets tackled into the cage by Rain. Rain maintains the clinch.
Yorgi Apollonik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollonik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollonik lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollonik keeps control of Rain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rain is trying to force a seperation but Apollonik has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Rain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Apollonik misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollonik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Apollonik.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Apollonik moves out of range easily.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollonik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Rain with that takedown attempt.
Rain tries to clinch there but Apollonik circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain slips under a jab.
Apollonik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
Rain avoids the body shot from Apollonik.
Rain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Apollonik on his heels. He'll look to pass Apollonik's guard now, I'm sure.
Rain 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.
Rain pushing down on Apollonik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apollonik trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollonik is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greyson Rain.
I think Rain 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greyson Rain!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lefty Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefty Hall 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lefty Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcneil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcneil off to one side.
Hall avoids the head kick by Mcneil.
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcneil's guard.
Mcneil wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcneil keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcneil wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall tries to stand but Mcneil is controlling from the bottom.
Mcneil wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcneil's guard.
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcneil is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall stops Mcneil from standing up.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcneil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hall has Mcneil in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hall's closed guard. He's half up but Hall has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hall pivots and extends the arm, Mcneil falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hall! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lefty Hall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulis Patola (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pulis Patola!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patola stuffs the takedown.
Patola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Country.
Country darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country trying to control the action but Patola is working from the bottom.
Country not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Country trying to pass the guard but Patola defending well.
Patola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Country.
Patola wants to control but Country is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Country is trying to work for a kimura but Patola is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patola keeps working.
Country moves into full mount! Patola won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country looking to control but Patola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Country throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Country has hold of Patola's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Patola manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Country tries to control but Patola wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country punching from mount but Patola doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Country controlling from mount.
Country misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Country throwing strikes but Patola recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Country is pressing down on Patola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patola is holding on for now.
Country wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patola keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patola defending well though.
Patola is looking for a sweep. Country is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Country thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Country is nestled in close to Patola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Country is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patola defends it well.
Country is breathing heavily.
Patola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Country throwing shots but Patola is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Patola is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Country!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Kozlof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bullock (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladmir Kozlof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullock clinches up with Kozlof and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlof takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bullock with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bullock cracks Kozlof with a big right hand but Kozlof just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kozlof is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullock with the ground and pound but Kozlof regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kozlof regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bullock.
Kozlof is breathing heavily.
Bullock is looking to pass into half guard but Kozlof pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kozlof is in guard.
Kozlof stops Bullock from standing up.
Kozlof decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kozlof tenderised Bullock's leg. Bullock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bullock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kozlof sprawling to the canvas! Kozlof rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bullock finish him?!
It looks like Vladmir Kozlof has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullock throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlof counters with a solid body kick.
Kozlof scores with a head kick. Bullock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bullock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlof counters with a nice body shot.
Bullock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlof counters with a head kick.
Bullock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bullock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bullock tries for a takedown but Kozlof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kozlof seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kozlof. Kozlof circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bullock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bullock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlof controls his hands.
Bullock tries to circle away but Kozlof has him pinned against the cage.
Bullock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullock clinches.
Kozlof breaks the clinch.
Bullock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlof has time to react.
Kozlof connects with a high kick.
Bullock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozlof counters with a leg kick.
Kozlof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlof gets a clinch.
Kozlof breaks the clinch.
Bullock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bullock thows a body shot but no joy.
Bullock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozlof is fending him off so far but Bullock persists. Nope, Kozlof circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Bullock misses
and Kozlof counters with a thumping low kick.
Kozlof instigates a clinch.
Kozlof blocking some punches.
Kozlof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlof connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlof shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullock sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullock misses with an uppercut
and Kozlof counters with a nice body kick.
Kozlof digs a good hook to Bullock's body.
Bullock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kozlof.
Kozlof feints a jab promting Bullock to slip. Kozlof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bullock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kozlof moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlof breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullock misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlof counters with a head 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 Vladmir Kozlof will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Kozlof's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bullock misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlof counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Bullock misses
and Kozlof counters with a one-two to the body.
Bullock misses with a right hand
and Kozlof counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bruce Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullock throws a hook to the side of Kozlof's head but Kozlof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bullock.
Bullock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlof counters with a series of strikes. Bullock will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Kozlof.
Kozlof's corner calls for a 1-2. Kozlof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kozlof plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlof has Bullock pressed against the cage, preventing Bullock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bullock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlof has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlof manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlof.
Bullock throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlof counters with a leg kick.
Kozlof shoots in but Bullock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bullock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlof looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kozlof throws a head kick that Bullock semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlof manages to avoid it.
Kozlof defending well as Bullock loads up on a big left hand.
Bullock misses the shot to the body.
Bullock shoots in for a double leg but Kozlof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlof gets a clinch.
Bullock can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlof controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vladmir Kozlof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Bullock.
Kozlof breaks the clinch.
Bullock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kozlof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlof counters with a right hand to the body.
Kozlof connects with a high kick.
Kozlof gets caught napping as Bullock dives in and scores a takedown. Kozlof manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlof manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlof punching from mount but Bullock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlof thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kozlof will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlof looking to finish with strikes here!
Kozlof working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bullock looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kozlof! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladmir Kozlof!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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276 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Santos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Garcia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Seguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Ellenberger enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Seguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger tries a head kick but it misses.
Seguin misses with a right hand
and Ellenberger counters with a takedown into side control.
Ellenberger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seguin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ellenberger's guard! Nice work there by Seguin!
Seguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seguin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seguin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellenberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seguin connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seguin throwing strikes but missing.
Seguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seguin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellenberger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ellenberger has his foot on Seguin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seguin works his way back into a safe position though.
Ellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seguin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seguin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seguin passes Ellenberger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ellenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seguin trying to control from half guard but Ellenberger is working away.
Ellenberger tries to roll over but Seguin keeps him under control.
Ellenberger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellenberger.
Ellenberger looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Seguin is defending well. Ellenberger quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Seguin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ellenberger celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Ellenberger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Walden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Torrens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The way I am . Jonathan Torrens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Torrens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Walden!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walden enables Torrens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torrens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torrens cracks Walden with a solid left hand.
Walden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torrens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torrens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walden keeps working.
Walden prevents Torrens from improving position.
Walden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Thor Walden has been cut.
Torrens controlling from side mount.
Torrens lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Torrens stalls from top position.
We've been hearing that Torrens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torrens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torrens trying to control the action but Walden is working from the bottom.
Walden gets back to half guard.
Walden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torrens pulls his head out easily.
Walden moves into full guard.
Torrens trying to control but Walden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walden's head.
Torrens advances position into side control!
Walden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walden can't do much from the bottom here.
Torrens taking a break here but Walden is having none of it and regains half guard.
Torrens slips a nice elbow through Walden's hands, connecting with Walden's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torrens wants to control but Walden is keeping him busy.
Walden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torrens pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walden has hold of Torrens's hands but Torrens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walden won't allow Torrens to pass to mount.
Torrens working over Walden with some ground and pound. Walden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.
Walden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torrens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torrens's back!
Walden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torrens has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Walden looks winded!
Walden is hanging on to Torrens's back as he tries to escape.
Torrens looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walden keeps control of the position as Torrens tries to break free.
Torrens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Torrens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walden looking to control but Torrens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Torrens is surviving well by controlling Walden's body position as best he can.
Torrens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torrens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torrens tries to get out of the position.
Torrens is working hard here to advance position.
Walden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torrens tries to hold on but Walden pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walden prevents Torrens from getting the reversal.
Torrens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Torrens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Walden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torrens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Walden.
Jonathan Torrens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torrens defends it easily.
Torrens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torrens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torrens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torrens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torrens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torrens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walden actively working from the bottom here.
Torrens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens is nestled in close to Walden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torrens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walden sees it coming and defends easily.
Jonathan Torrens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torrens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torrens 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.
Torrens working Walden over with strikes.
Torrens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torrens passes into side control, despite Walden's attempt to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torrens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torrens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Torrens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Torrens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walden down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walden can't do much from the bottom here.
Walden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Torrens is staying active.
Walden is looking to regain half guard here but Torrens keeps moving and retains side control.
Walden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Torrens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walden to see if he's OK.
Walden wants to control but Torrens postures up.
Torrens working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Walden some visible discomfort.
Walden is looking for a sweep.
Walden is breathing heavily.
Walden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torrens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walden to see if he's OK.
Torrens 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.
Walden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torrens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torrens cracks Walden with a big elbow.
Walden is trying to get back to his feet.
Walden struggling a bit here.
Torrens lands a nice forearm strike.
Torrens scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Torrens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walden to see if he's OK.
Walden is rocked!
Torrens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walden is still in real trouble! Can Torrens finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walden, who protects the arm well.
Walden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Torrens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walden can't do much from the bottom here.
Walden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torrens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Torrens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Torrens connects with a decent elbow.
Walden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walden is trying to control Torrens's posture but Torrens avoids it.
Walden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrens cracks Walden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torrens working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrens controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Torrens's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Torrens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Walden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walden seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrens feints and as Walden raises his hands in defense, Torrens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torrens landing some decent shots from guard.
Torrens is in close to Walden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Torrens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torrens wants to control from the top but Walden keeps moving.
Torrens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torrens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walden's head.
Torrens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torrens has managed to get both his arms back between Walden's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrens stays in close to Walden's body and controls the position.
Walden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Torrens uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens working the ground and pound.
Torrens is chipping away with strikes.
Torrens is putting a hurting on Walden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Torrens cracks Walden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Torrens works to advance to full mount. Walden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Torrens.
Torrens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torrens drops a big elbow. That's hurt Walden! More shots from Torrens and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Torrens!
Jonathan Torrens is the new lightweight champion!
As Jonathan Torrens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I got a lot of respect for Thor, but tonight was just my night. Proud to be the new 155 Champion in this org!'.
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