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NYFN 11: De Souza v De Meurta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crone Daris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maximus Meridius enters the cage!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crone Daris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius tries to clinch there but Daris circles away.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Daris circles away and keeps his distance.
Daris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daris just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Daris keeps it at a distance.
Meridius tries to clinch there but Daris circles away.
Meridius darts in trying to clinch
and Daris counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius clinches.
Meridius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Crone Daris has been cut.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Daris 's eye.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Daris takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crone Daris's cut is getting worse.
Meridius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daris's defenses.
Meridius slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daris working hard to break the clinch.
Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daris's elbow.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Daris shrugs off.
Crone Daris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Daris 's eye.
Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Daris.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Jeez, Crone Daris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crone Daris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximus Meridius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Gudas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave. Stewart Hunter 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 light 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, Stewart Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Gudas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudas tries to score with a low kick but Hunter moves his leg out of the way.
Gudas feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Gudas.
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Gudas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Gudas lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
Gudas tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Gudas throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Gudas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Gudas avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Gudas moved away.
Gudas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Gudas should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudas throws a leg kick that misses.
Gudas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gudas throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gudas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gudas wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Gudas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gudas.
Gudas tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Gudas thuds his shin into the meat of Hunter's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gudas.
Gudas avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Gudas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberto Gudas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gudas throws a front kick aimed at Hunter's knee but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Gudas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Gudas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudas trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Gudas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gudas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gudas wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Gudas gets back to full guard.
Gudas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gudas wants to control but Hunter passes easily into half guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gudas trying to control here.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is thwarting Gudas's attempts to control the position.
Hunter winds up and cracks Gudas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunter 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.
Gudas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gudas is looking to improve his position.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gudas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gudas trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Gudas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter prevents Gudas from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gudas's head.
Gudas trying to control here.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gudas trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Stewart Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Hunter is looking to wear down Gudas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gudas wants to land a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Gudas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto Gudas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gudas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gudas wants to slow Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gudas moves away.
Hunter throws a low kick but Gudas avoids it.
Roberto Gudas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gudas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gudas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gudas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Gudas moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunter blocks the leg kick.
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Gudas slips under a jab.
Gudas throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gudas.
Gudas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gudas wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gudas lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Gudas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gudas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gudas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
Gudas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Hunter lands.
Gudas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gudas throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gudas.
Hunter misses with a hook. Gudas ducked under it nicely.
Gudas throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Gudas throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudas defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Gudas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gudas defending well though.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gudas is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gudas avoid being mounted?
Gudas is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter slips a nice elbow through Gudas's hands, connecting with Gudas's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gudas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter is thwarting Gudas's attempts to control the position.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gudas is trying to control but can't.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gudas keeps working.
Gudas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gudas is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Gudas tries to kick Hunter off but Hunter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Hunter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gudas looks a forlorn figure.
Hunter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gudas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gudas is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunter is landing with some decent strikes but Gudas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hunter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gudas?
Hunter 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.
Gudas working to try and regain half guard.
Hunter looking to control but Gudas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gudas tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Hunter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gudas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gudas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gudas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Gudas motions for Hunter to come forward. Gudas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gudas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Gudas slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Gudas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto Gudas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Gudas.
Nice cross by Hunter.
Gudas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter checks a low kick from Gudas.
Hunter takes a swing at Gudas's ribcage but misses.
Gudas throws a head kick that misses.
Gudas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Gudas settles back down.
Gudas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gudas moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Gudas misses with a head kick.
Gudas throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Gudas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudas.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gudas checks it well.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gudas.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Gudas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gudas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Gudas avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gudas can pounce on him.
Gudas avoids a kick to the body.
Gudas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gudas throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gudas.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Gudas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gudas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gudas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Gudas.
Gudas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gudas.
Hunter throws a push kick but Gudas slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Gudas is looking to land body kicks.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gudas.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gudas throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
Gudas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gudas tries to sprawl but Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but Gudas is blocking nicely.
Hunter throwing shots but Gudas is blocking nicely.
Gudas is looking to improve his position.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Gudas dodges it nicely.
Gudas trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gudas is positioning himself well to prevent Hunter advancing to mount.
Stewart Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunter prevents Gudas from getting the reversal.
Hunter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gudas's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Hunter looking to control but Gudas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gudas regains half guard.
Gudas is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Roberto Gudas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gudas is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Gudas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride Theme. The key to victory for Bam Bam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Couture!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture just leaning against Bam, taking a breather.
Bam has Couture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Couture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bam has him pressed against the cage.
Bam breaks from the clinch.
Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.
Bam is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bam is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the action but Bam is working from the bottom.
Couture 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.
Bam trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Couture has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Valhalla:NY GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Bam throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bam.
Bam has managed to clinch.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent Bam's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bam wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture'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.
Bam tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture throws a shot to the body.
Couture has Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture drives through and clinches with Bam against the cage.
Bam pulls guard successfully.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Bam has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Bam is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bam is on top in guard.
Couture pulls Bam in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Couture will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bam looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Bam takes the fight into the clinch.
Bam is looking for a takedown.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
Bam jumps guard but Couture stands there with Bam around his waist. Bam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bam is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bam down to the mat. Bam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam misses with a head kick.
Couture shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bam is trying to defend but Couture finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture is in close to Bam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture works over Bam with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bam tries to get out of the position.
Couture wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Bam wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Bam tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.
Couture takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Couture shoots in and bounces Bam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture cracks Bam with a solid left hand.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture is working Bam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Couture makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fedor Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Bam.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bam's head.
Bam has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Bam settles back down.
Bam throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bam did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Bam is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Bam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bam lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bam.
Bam feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bam as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam tries to sprawl but Couture drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Couture throws a strike but Bam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Bam blocks nicely.
Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bam has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bam trying to control the position but instead, Couture has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bam into the cage.
Bam working hard to break the clinch.
Bam wants to break free but Couture has control.
Bam wants to break free but Couture has control.
Bam misses with a body punch.
Couture trying to land knees to the body.
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Bam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bam's head.
Bam controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Bam has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Fedor Couture 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Bam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Couture is working Bam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bam 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Bam.
Couture scores with a takedown into Bam's guard.
Bam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Couture!
Fedor Couture decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean has chosen The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] as his entrance music. Dax Miller 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dax Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Dean fails to land the takedown.
Dax Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dean connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Dean shoots in.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dean wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dean tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller'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.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Dean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Dean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Dean's head and hops out.
Dax Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean fails with the takedown.
Dean blocks the body kick.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean avoids a kick to the body.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller is looking to wear down Dean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Dean goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dean tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dean tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Miller.
Dean wants a takedown.
Miller lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Miller.
It looks like Mike Dean has been cut.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean looks winded!
Miller presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Dean tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean'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.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Dean shrugs it off though.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Dean blocks a body shot from Miller.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Dean is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dax Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Dean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dax Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
A short right from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller drops Dean with a big knee straight up the middle! Dean is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dean is rocked!
Dean leaves his chin hanging out and Miller seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dean crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freddie Gibbs - Still Livin'. This should be fireworks!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jonathon fails with the takedown.
Sanders moves forwards but Jonathon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonathon.
A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Jonathon's defenses.
Sanders connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonathon defending well as Sanders loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Jonathon.
Jonathon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rod Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonathon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a push kick.
Sanders misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Sanders misses
and Jonathon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jonathon.
Jonathon lands a couple of elbows.
Jonathon throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders is pulling down on Jonathon's head. It's preventing any offense from Jonathon, at least for the moment.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Jonathon postures up.
Sanders pulls Jonathon in close to his closed guard and prevents Jonathon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jonathon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanders won't allow Jonathon to pass to mount.
Jonathon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonathon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders is looking for a sweep. Jonathon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jonathon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders is trying to keep Jonathon in close.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Jonathon tries to pass.
Jonathon chips away with some ground and pound.
Jonathon trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanders is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonathon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonathon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders distracts Jonathon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanders wants to stand and escape but instead Jonathon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanders pulls Jonathon in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jonathon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonathon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonathon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanders is controlling Jonathon's posture.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonathon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanders's head.
Jonathon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanders controlling Jonathon's posture.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Jonathon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Jonathon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanders is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonathon is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is controlling Jonathon's trapped leg to prevent Jonathon from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanders defending well though.
Jonathon tries to pass to full mount but Sanders defends it.
Jonathon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonathon lands a nice short elbow.
Jonathon prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Jonathon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanders gets back to full guard.
Jonathon trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon advances position into side control!
Sanders struggling a bit here.
Sanders is looking to regain half guard here but Jonathon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Jonathon tries to move to mount but Sanders blocks the move with his legs.
Jonathon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanders looking for a sweep but Jonathon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jonathon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanders is in a horrible position here. Jonathon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders'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.
Sanders wants to control but Jonathon is having none of it.
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanders's face.
Jonathon lands with some strikes.
Jonathon tries to control but Sanders wriggling away.
Sanders tries to lock up and control but Jonathon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonathon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanders hang on?
Sanders tries to hold on but Jonathon pushes him away.
Jonathon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanders wants to control but Jonathon is having none of it.
BOOM! Jonathon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jonathon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanders?
Jonathon lands a big elbow.
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!
Sanders doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Jonathon dominating with strikes here.
Sanders is rocked!
Jonathon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanders is looking to escape.
Jonathon 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.
Jonathon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonathon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanders is bucking up trying to escape but Jonathon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Sanders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jonathon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sanders has his hands clasped together but Jonathon breaks the hold and Sanders is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jonathon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jonathon!
After winning the bout, Ben Jonathon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Bulls on Parade - Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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176 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger misses with a head kick.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruce.
Danger scores with a jab to the head.
Danger misses with a looping right.
Danger lands a nice looking body shot.
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruce's hands.
Danger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruce defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Bruce saw that one coming.
Bruce digs a good body shot into Danger's ribs.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Bruce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Bruce saw that one coming.
Danger throws the left hand but Bruce avoids the punch easily.
Bruce scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with a hook. Bruce ducked under it nicely.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger throws a head kick but Bruce moves out of range.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruce at a distance.
Danger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger misses with a hook
and Bruce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Danger wants to stall.
Good body shot from Bruce.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruce.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danger up against the cage.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bruce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bruce tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger blocking some punches.
Danger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bruce fails to land.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bruce taking a breather.
Danger blocks a body shot from Bruce.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Danger misses.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danger. That's going to slow Bruce down.
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruce moves into the clinch.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a right hand that misses
and Bruce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Bruce back against the cage.
Danger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger wants to stall.
Bruce gets through Danger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Danger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce is looking to control Danger's arms but Danger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the cage.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Danger is trying to maintain a safe position but Bruce gets an underhook and turns Danger into the cage.
Danger misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bruce on the inside.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Bruce controls the action.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Bruce will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bruce defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danger circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruce.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruce controls his hands.
Bruce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Bruce controls the action.
A short left from Danger.
Bruce lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack Bruce seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bruce lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Danger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruce.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands with a hook. Bruce tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce misses with some punches.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruce lands a body shot.
Danger blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger is looking to control Bruce's arms but Bruce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danger has his back to the cage.
Bruce prevents Danger from breaking the clinch.
Danger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Danger as Bruce tries to tie him up.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger wants to break free but Bruce has control.
Bruce is stalling here.
Bruce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruce has Danger pressed against the cage, preventing Danger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bruce up against the cage.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Bruce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce misses with some punches.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Bruce is looking to control Danger's arms but Danger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the cage.
Danger misses with the head strike.
Danger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Danger being controlled against the cage.
Danger wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruce 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!
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Danger.
Bruce throws a lazy head kick
and Danger counters with a two punch combo.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danger misses with a left hand
and Bruce counters by moving into the clinch.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce is struggling to control the position.
Danger blocks a body shot from Bruce.
Bruce working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danger prevents a body shot from Bruce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Danger.
A right handed body shot lands from Danger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Danger as Bruce tries to tie him up.
Bruce tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
Bruce is looking to control Danger's arms but Danger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruce has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Bruce tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruce controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danger.
Carlos Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Bruce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to stall but Danger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Bruce.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danger is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Bruce stalling in the clinch but Danger improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruce.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger tries to stall but Bruce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danger blocking some punches.
Bruce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce prevents a body shot from Danger.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruce controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger presses Bruce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danger misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruce successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Bruce.
I've got Bruce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce took some time post fight to say the following; 'thanks for coming to the fight. I will be even better then I was this fight next fight. hope you come watch again'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Owinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tytus Romanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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29
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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20
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Owinashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tytus Romanski!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owinashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owinashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanski.
Owinashi 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.
Romanski misses with a body shot.
Romanski misses with a combination
and Owinashi counters with a three punch combo that has Romanski backing up. Romanski nods at Owinashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Romanski dives in for a single leg takedown but Owinashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owinashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanski throws a series of punches but Owinashi avoids them all with ease.
Owinashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owinashi's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanski postures up in Owinashi's guard and throws a big left but Owinashi blocks it.
Romanski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owinashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanski is looking to work some ground and pound but Owinashi has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanski throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Romanski throws an elbow that misses. Owinashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanski's guard. Nice move by Owinashi!
Romanski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owinashi wanted to stand there but Romanski had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanski is pulling down on Owinashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Owinashi, at least for the moment.
Romanski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owinashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romanski holds on and takes a little breather.
Romanski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Owinashi uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romanski regains half guard.
Romanski is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owinashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanski goes for a double leg but Owinashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owinashi continues to drive forward.
Romanski has hold of one of Owinashi's legs. Owinashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Romanski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Owinashi wants to stand up but Romanski is controlling him.
Romanski throwing strikes from guard but Owinashi blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tytus Romanski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romanski dodges the punch combination from Owinashi.
Romanski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owinashi in his tracks.
No joy there for Romanski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owinashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanski.
Owinashi avoids the body shot from Romanski.
Owinashi throws a series of punches but Romanski avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owinashi misses with a combination
and Romanski counters with a single leg into guard. Owinashi didn't expect that.
Romanski throwing strikes from guard but Owinashi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Owinashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owinashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romanski controls the pace.
Romanski throws a strike but Owinashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owinashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romanski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Romanski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Owinashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi swinging wildly here.
Owinashi slips under a jab from Romanski.
Romanski fails with a takedown attempt.
Owinashi misses with a two punch combination.
Romanski misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owinashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanski lands a right hook to the body.
Owinashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owinashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Romanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Owinashi's sensitive parts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanski is looking to slow Owinashi down with leg kicks.
Owinashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tytus Romanski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Owinashi misses with a double jab.
Robert Owinashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owinashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanski misses with a series of wild punches.
Robert Owinashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanski misses with a body kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Owinashi and sends Romanski crashing to the mat! Owinashi follows him down to the mat - Romanski regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Romanski is rocked!
It looks like Tytus Romanski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanski is trying to maintain the position but Owinashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Romanski is looking for a sweep. Owinashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanski wants to control but Owinashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Owinashi prevents Romanski from improving his position.
Owinashi wants to stand but Romanski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Romanski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanski tries to get to full guard but Owinashi has control of the leg.
Romanski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romanski throws a jab when Owinashi was well out of range.
Romanski tries to land a front kick but Owinashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owinashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Romanski.
Romanski moves out of range as Owinashi throws a body kick.
Romanski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanski dodges the punch combination from Owinashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Romanski passes Owinashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romanski is just content to waste time from the top position. Owinashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tytus Romanski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanski is looking to work some ground and pound but Owinashi has wrist control.
Romanski trying to control the position from guard on top but Owinashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanski throws an elbow that misses. Owinashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanski's guard. Nice move by Owinashi!
Romanski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanski 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.
Romanski is still trying to improve position.
Robert Owinashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tytus Romanski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romanski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owinashi manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owinashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Owinashi.
I think Romanski 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rotten!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rotten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol has Rotten pushed against the cage.
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol keeps control of Rotten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotten looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol tries to work over Rotten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rotten trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rotten into the cage.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Rotten.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rotten is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Rotten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rotten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Sokol.
Sokol pushes Rotten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rotten is trying to maintain a safe position but Sokol gets an underhook and turns Rotten into the cage.
Rotten blocks an uppercut.
Rotten blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Rotten.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Sokol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Sokol effectively controlling the action here.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotten uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rotten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol tries a body shot but Rotten blocks it.
Rotten is looking to break free of the clinch but Sokol has double underhooks.
Rotten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rotten checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Rotten.
Rotten thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Rotten misses.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Rotten wants to stall.
Rotten stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rotten lands with a light punch inside.
Rotten is trying to push Sokol away but Sokol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Rotten prevents a body shot from Sokol.
Sokol has Rotten pressed against the cage, preventing Rotten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rotten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotten blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokol.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rotten trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rotten into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Sokol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rotten lands a right hook to the body.
Rotten slips under a jab from Sokol.
Sokol wants to clinch.
Rotten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotten lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnny Rotten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol lands a really nice looking cross but Rotten seems unphased.
Rotten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rotten missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotten.
Rotten throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Rotten moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Sokol - just one landing.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotten lands a body shot.
Sokol slips under a jab from Rotten.
Rotten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Rotten.
Sokol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol takes a swing at Rotten's ribcage but misses.
Rotten misses the jab.
Sokol tests Rotten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokol gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten has had enough of the clinch but Sokol keeps him there for the moment.
Marcin Sokol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotten looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Rotten.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Rotten.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotten can do to turn this around?
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotten's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Rotten.
Sokol is pushing Rotten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rotten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sokol has him pressed against the cage.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Rotten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokol tries to stall but Rotten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rotten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Rotten slips the punch.
Sokol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Rotten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokol thinking.
Rotten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sokol backs up against the cage.
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sokol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rotten.
Rotten throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol slips a jab from Rotten.
Rotten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokol.
Johnny Rotten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotten.
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Sokol does no damage.
Rotten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokol at a distance.
Rotten lands a jab.
Rotten lands a jab to Sokol's midsection.
Sokol staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotten.
Sokol tries to move into range but Rotten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rotten throws a series of punches but Sokol avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Rotten.
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Rotten's ribs.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Rotten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcin Sokol'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Rotten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rotten throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol lands a nice shot that snaps Rotten's head back.
Rotten is rocked!
Sokol throws a pinpoint strike between Rotten's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rotten crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sokol scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcin Sokol!
Johnny Rotten spoke after the fight, saying 'What do you mean I lost? I feel fucking great!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stall's choice of entrance music: Subtle People - Let's Ride. 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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196 lbs
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Stall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd scores with the left hand. Stall knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd defending well as Stall loads up on a big left hand.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Stall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Stall closes the distance and clinches.
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd blocks the elbow strike.
Stall told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stall misses with an elbow strike.
Stall lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Stall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stall lands an elbow inside that Todd shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stall blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stall up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stall.
Todd misses with some punches.
Stall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd is trying to force a seperation but Stall has the dominant position.
Stall lands a nice elbow.
Stall throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Todd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Stall controls the action.
Todd blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stall throws an elbow but misses.
Stall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Stall misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Stall on the inside.
Stall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stall scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall pushes off an throws an elbow but Todd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Todd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stall.
Stall lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stall misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Stall misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stall blocks a low kick nicely.
Stall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd throws a hook but Stall avoids it easily.
Stall staying out of range there.
A big left from Todd misses.
Donk. Stall catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Todd throws a leg kick but Stall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stall throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd tries a low kick but Stall avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Stall.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stall is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Stall missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd moves out of range as Stall strikes.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stall in his tracks.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stall connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stall misses with a straight left.
Stall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Todd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd moves out of range as Stall strikes.
Todd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Stall loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Stall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stall misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Stall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd swings for the body but Stall moves out of range.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a jab when Stall was well out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stall was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stall moves into range and clinches up with Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Stall lands a damaging elbow.
Stall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Todd blocks the elbow strike.
Stall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd takes an elbow to the temple.
Todd misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Todd's brow.
Stall lands an elbow inside.
Todd lands a right hand.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Stall is working Todd over against the cage.
Stall lands a damaging elbow.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Stall controls the action.
Stall misses with an elbow strike.
Dan Stall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd avoids a wild elbow strike from Stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stall.
Todd working aggressively here.
Stall looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Stall lands an elbow that stopped Todd in his tracks for a moment.
Rockmeteller Todd's cut is getting worse.
Stall lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Todd.
Stall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Todd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd trying to control the position but instead, Stall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Todd into the cage.
Todd takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Stall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Todd blocks an elbow strike from Stall.
Todd avoids the elbow strike from Stall, against the cage.
Stall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stall pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stall throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Todd.
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd cracks the inside of Stall's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Todd tenderised Stall's leg. Stall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stall counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stall throws an elbow that misses.
Todd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stall throws an elbow that misses.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Stall.
Todd blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Stall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd'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. This is the final round!
Stall checks a leg kick.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stall throws out the jab.
Stall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Stall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Good standup being displayed there by Stall as he connects with a hook.
Stall checks the leg kick.
Todd wants to slow Stall down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stall connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick as Stall jumps back.
Todd slips a straight right by Stall.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stall lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Stall's defenses.
Stall throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Stall moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Stall slips the punch.
Stall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Stall ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Stall's shoulder, as Stall tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stall throws a good cross that connects.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Stall checks it.
Stall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stall takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Stall misses with a looping left.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Stall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Stall misses its intended target.
Stall misses the shot to the body.
Stall misses with an uppercut.
Stall looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Stall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd lands a jab to Stall's midsection.
Stall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stall doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Todd lands.
Stall misses with a looping left.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stall connects with a looping right hand.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Stall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd wants to slow Stall down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd drops Stall with a beautiful combination! Stall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!
Stall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stall misses with a hook.
Stall is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Stall wants to clinch.
Stall throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Stall seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Stall.
Stall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stall moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stall 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stall!
Dan Stall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Perreira De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Muerta has chosen The Crystal Method as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul De Muerta!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Muerta misses with a straight right.
De Muerta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perreira De Souza drives through and clinches with De Muerta against the cage.
Perreira De Souza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Muerta up against the cage.
Perreira De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Muerta.
De Muerta lands with a short shot to the head.
Perreira De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Perreira De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perreira De Souza lands an uppercut.
Perreira De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Muerta takes a shot to the head.
Perreira De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perreira De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perreira De Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Muerta wants to pass the guard but Perreira De Souza is keeping the position.
Perreira De Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Muerta manages to get himself to full guard.
De Muerta looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza 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.
De Muerta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perreira De Souza stands up over De Muerta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Muerta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza is in close to De Muerta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perreira De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but De Muerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Muerta is trying to control the position but Perreira De Souza postures up.
De Muerta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perreira De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perreira De Souza throws an elbow that misses. De Muerta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perreira De Souza's guard. Nice move by De Muerta!
De Muerta wants to control from the top but Perreira De Souza keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza is adopting a defensive guard.
De Muerta trying to control but Perreira De Souza is working from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Muerta is one step ahead there.
De Muerta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perreira De Souza pulls De Muerta in close to prevent any damage.
Perreira De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perreira De Souza is on top in guard.
De Muerta is trying to keep Perreira De Souza in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perreira De Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perreira De Souza throws a strike but De Muerta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perreira De Souza wants to sweep here but De Muerta controlling him for the moment.
De Muerta wants to control from the top but Perreira De Souza keeps moving.
Perreira De Souza wants to stand up but De Muerta is controlling him.
De Muerta trying to control but Perreira De Souza is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Perreira De Souza, not yet.
Perreira De Souza is pulling down on De Muerta's head. It's preventing any offense from De Muerta, at least for the moment.
Perreira De Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perreira De Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perreira De Souza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Muerta trying to control but Perreira De Souza is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Muerta misses with a looping right.
De Muerta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perreira De Souza misses with an uppercut. De Muerta saw that one coming.
De Muerta looks to land a right hand but Perreira De Souza moved out of range.
De Muerta scoring well with a low kick there.
Perreira De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Muerta swivels and escapes.
De Muerta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perreira De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Muerta can do to turn this around?
De Muerta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perreira De Souza.
De Muerta misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Perreira De Souza. Those never looked like landing.
De Muerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Muerta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perreira De Souza.
De Muerta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perreira De Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Muerta is looking for a triangle but Perreira De Souza pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from De Muerta.
De Muerta keeping moving, preventing Perreira De Souza from controlling successfully.
Perreira De Souza is in close to De Muerta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perreira De Souza is in close to De Muerta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perreira De Souza trying to control but De Muerta is working from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Perreira De Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Muerta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perreira De Souza wants to control from the top but De Muerta keeps moving.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Muerta is trying to keep Perreira De Souza in close.
Perreira De Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perreira De Souza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Muerta's head.
De Muerta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Muerta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perreira De Souza working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perreira De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perreira De Souza stands up over De Muerta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Muerta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Muerta holds on and takes a little breather.
Perreira De Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perreira De Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perreira De Souza trying to control but De Muerta is working from the bottom.
Perreira De Souza postures up.
Perreira De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perreira De Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Muerta looking for a sweep. Not yet De Muerta, not yet.
Perreira De Souza wants to control from the top but De Muerta keeps moving.
Perreira De Souza stays in close to De Muerta's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perreira De Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perreira De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perreira De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but De Muerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perreira De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
De Muerta misses with a two punch combination.
Perreira De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Muerta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebasti Perreira De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perreira De Souza checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Muerta.
Perreira De Souza loads up on a big right hand but De Muerta slips the punch.
De Muerta throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sebasti Perreira De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Muerta lands a big head kick that sends Perreira De Souza tumbling to the mat! De Muerta takes a step backwards and waves Perreira De Souza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sebasti Perreira De Souza has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Muerta enables Perreira De Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Muerta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Muerta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perreira De Souza.
De Muerta is trying to keep Perreira De Souza in close.
Perreira De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perreira De Souza wants to control from the top but De Muerta keeps moving.
De Muerta 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perreira De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but De Muerta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Perreira De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
De Muerta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta wants to control from the top but Perreira De Souza keeps moving.
De Muerta won't allow Perreira De Souza to sweep him here.
Perreira De Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perreira De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Muerta is one step ahead there.
De Muerta prevents Perreira De Souza from getting back to his feet.
Perreira De Souza keeping moving, preventing De Muerta from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perreira De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Muerta but De Muerta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perreira De Souza looks to land a left hand but De Muerta moved out of range nicely.
Perreira De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Muerta defends well and Perreira De Souza ends up having to push De Muerta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perreira De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Muerta being controlled against the cage.
Perreira De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as De Muerta controls the action.
Perreira De Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Muerta walks away with a smile on his face. Perreira De Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebasti Perreira De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Perreira De Souza misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Perreira De Souza misses.
Nice cross by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza fails with the takedown.
De Muerta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Muerta lands a head shot.
Perreira De Souza avoids the body shot from De Muerta.
Perreira De Souza slips a straight right by De Muerta.
Perreira De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Muerta.
Perreira De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Muerta pinned against the cage. De Muerta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decent striking displayed by Perreira De Souza there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Muerta, right into the meat.
De Muerta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Muerta wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Muerta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perreira De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Muerta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perreira De Souza tries for a takedown but De Muerta circles away easily
and De Muerta counters with a nice leg kick.
Perreira De Souza tries to clinch but De Muerta is having none of it.
De Muerta slaps away a takedown attempt from Perreira De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Perreira De Souza misses.
De Muerta swats away the attempt to clinch by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza moves to clinch but De Muerta breaks away
and De Muerta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul De Muerta really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebasti Perreira De Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Perreira De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Muerta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perreira De Souza fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perreira De Souza!
Nice cross by De Muerta.
Perreira De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Muerta pinned against the cage. De Muerta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from De Muerta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perreira De Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perreira De Souza misses with a looping right.
Perreira De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Muerta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebasti Perreira De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Muerta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza throws a nice looking combination but De Muerta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perreira De Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perreira De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Muerta. Perreira De Souza shrugs it off though.
De Muerta scores with a hook.
De Muerta scores with the left hand. Perreira De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Perreira De Souza is rocked!
De Muerta drops Perreira De Souza with a huge uppercut! Perreira De Souza drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. De Muerta is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul De Muerta!
Raoul De Muerta is the new middleweight champion!
Raoul De Muerta looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Destroying is a necessary function in life. Everything has its season, and all things eventually lose their effectiveness and die.'.
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