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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jimmy Blanka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jimmy Blanka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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240 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Blanka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santaros drives through with a takedown into guard. Santaros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blanka's head. Blanka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Blanka is trying to keep Santaros in close.
Blanka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blanka trying to control the position.
Blanka controlling Santaros's posture. Santaros is looking to work some ground and pound but Blanka has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blanka is controlling Santaros's posture. Santaros sitting in guard here, content to control. Blanka trying to keep a closed guard but Santaros is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Santaros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Blanka lands a jab to the head.
Santaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A slapping leg kick lands for Blanka.
Santaros fails with a takedown attempt. Blanka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santaros.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blanka throws a head kick but Santaros moves out of range.
Blanka blocks a jab. Santaros moves out of range of the body kick. Santaros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanka. Santaros shoots in for a takedown but Blanka shows good takedown defense. Jimmy Blanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Santaros. Santaros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blanka. Santaros scores with a hook to the body. Blanka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Blanka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Santaros shoots and misses and Blanka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Some wild striking there from Santaros.
Santaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blanka. Blanka obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Santaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanka.
A low kick from Blanka misses and Santaros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blanka won't be happy with that. Santaros prevents Blanka from escaping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Santaros cracks Blanka with a big right hand but Blanka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blanka is looking to reverse the position. Blanka is trying to control Santaros's posture but Santaros avoids it. Blanka prevents Santaros from moving into mount. Blanka is trying to improve his position. Blanka can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blanka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santaros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Blanka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santaros is controlling him well. Santaros in side control lands a decent elbow. Santaros controlling from side mount. Santaros wants to control but Blanka is keeping him busy. Blanka is trying to get back to his feet. Blanka holds on to Santaros's head and controls the position momentarily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blanka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santaros was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanka. A head kick misses from Blanka. A head kick by Blanka misses and Santaros counters with a lovely shot to the body. Santaros misses with a combination
and Blanka counters with a slapping leg kick. Blanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanka goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Blanka tries a head kick but it misses.
Santaros avoids the body shot from Blanka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santaros lands an overhand right. Santaros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blanka is fending him off so far but Santaros persists. Nope, Blanka circles away and we're back to standing. Blanka motions for Santaros to come forward. Blanka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Santaros misses with a straight right. Santaros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Santaros coming out on top. Dexter Santaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santaros bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Blanka! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Jimmy Blanka has been cut. Santaros trying to control but Blanka is working from the bottom. Blanka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Blanka is trying to control the position but Santaros postures up. Santaros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Blanka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Santaros wants to control from the top but Blanka keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blanka managing to control the position. Blanka keeping moving, preventing Santaros from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Santaros is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. This has been an exciting period of action! Blanka working a defensive guard here.
Santaros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Santaros closes the distance and clinches up with Blanka, looking for a takedown. Santaros pushes Blanka against the cage but Blanka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dexter Santaros seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blanka throws a leg kick but Santaros sees it coming and checks it nicely. Santaros throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Santaros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanka manages to avoid it. Blanka tries to land a leg kick but Santaros saw it coming and moves away.
Blanka throws a sloppy head kick and Santaros moves out of range easily. Blanka throws a head kick but Santaros moves out of range.
Santaros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Santaros dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Santaros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Santaros throws the left hand but Blanka avoids the punch easily. Santaros closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blanka quickly recovers to half guard. Santaros wants to take a breather but Blanka is having none of it. Santaros controlling the action here. Santaros has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Santaros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Santaros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Santaros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanka defending well though. Santaros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Santaros wants to control but Blanka is keeping him busy. Blanka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santaros thows a huge punch but Blanka dodges it nicely.
Santaros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Santaros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blanka defending well though. Blanka tries to roll over but Santaros keeps him under control. Santaros prevents Blanka from standing back up.
Santaros wants to take a breather but Blanka is having none of it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimmy Blanka's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santaros looks to land a left hand but Blanka moved out of range nicely. Blanka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanka throws the left hand but Santaros avoids the punch easily. Santaros moves out of range as Blanka throws a body kick.
Santaros throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanka. Nice body punch from Santaros. Blanka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Blanka tries to land a front kick but Santaros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Blanka walks into a stiff left hand from Santaros. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santaros closes the distance and clinches up with Blanka, looking for a takedown. Santaros pushes Blanka against the cage but Blanka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Santaros misses with a hook. Blanka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santaros lands with a right hand. Jimmy Blanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santaros misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Santaros. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Santaros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanka manages to avoid it. Santaros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanka. Santaros misses with a wild body shot. Blanka dodges the punch combination from Santaros.
Blanka avoids the body shot from Santaros.
Santaros loads up on a big right hand but Blanka slips the punch. Santaros slips under a jab. Blanka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santaros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blanka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Santaros thows a left - swing and a miss! Jimmy Blanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Santaros loads up on a big right hand but Blanka slips the punch. Santaros throws an off balance right hand
and Blanka counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Santaros lands with a cross. Santaros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanka. Santaros takes a swing at Blanka's ribcage but misses. Santaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Santaros. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blanka misses with a head kick.
Blanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanka defending well as Santaros loads up on a big left hand. No joy there for Santaros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blanka slips a straight right by Santaros. Blanka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santaros. Blanka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Santaros throws a hook but Blanka avoids it easily. Blanka ducks under a wild hook from Santaros. Blanka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santaros throws out the jab. Blanka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Santaros swings for the body but Blanka moves out of range.
Blanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santaros. Dexter Santaros 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. Santaros lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Blanka. A telegraphed right hand from Santaros misses the target. A big left from Santaros misses. Blanka misses with a body shot.
Blanka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santaros's sensitive parts. A jab from Blanka misses. Blanka throws a series of punches but Santaros moves out of range. Blanka misses with a low kick as Santaros jumps back. Santaros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action! Blanka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight! Dexter Santaros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Santaros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Santaros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Buckmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garland Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene has chosen The Marietta Mangler as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck Buckmaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garland Greene! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buckmaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Buckmaster 's knee. Greene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckmaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Greene's head. Buckmaster misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand. Buckmaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick. Buckmaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut. Buckmaster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Greene feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buckmaster's calf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckmaster swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckmaster. Buckmaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've been informed that Greene has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buckmaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buckmaster throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buckmaster will feel that in the morning. Buckmaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckmaster in his tracks. Buckmaster throws a hook but Greene blocks it. Greene lands a jab to the nose. Buckmaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand! Buckmaster misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely. Greene lands a nice hook to Buckmaster's body. Buckmaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greene clobbers Buckmaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckmaster. Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buckmaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. Greene scores with a jab. Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Buckmaster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckmaster somewhat. Buckmaster takes one to the side of the head.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buckmaster misses with a looping left. Greene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Buckmaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene lands the left hand. Buckmaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buckmaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Buckmaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Buckmaster walks into a left hand. Buckmaster shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Buckmaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Buckmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buckmaster misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body. Buckmaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand. Buckmaster throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buckmaster with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckmaster is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buckmaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Oh Buckmaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Buckmaster walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Greene swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garland Greene! A very excited looking Garland Greene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meat Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Sharpe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Meat Chris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Chris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Sharpe! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sharpe. Chris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chris scores with a hook to the body. Sharpe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sharpe tries for a takedown but Chris circles away easily and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sharpe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chris. Sharpe looks winded! Chris lands with a nice body punch. A lazy left from Chris finds it's target. A left lands for Chris.
Sharpe is rocked! A chopping leg kick lands by Chris. 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! Sharpe shoots in looking for a takedown. Chris tries to sprawl out of it but Sharpe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oooooh!!! Chris has knocked Sharpe down with a huge combo! Chris steps away and waves a wobbly Sharpe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Chris finish him? Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sharpe. Chris cracks the inside of Sharpe's front leg. Chris takes the fight into the clinch. Chris lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chris lands with a short shot to the head. Chris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharpe. Nice body punch from Chris - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Chris - that landed with a thud.
Chris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharpes head. Chris lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards. Chris lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chris gets through Sharpe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharpe. Still in the clinch, Chris scores with a nice short uppercut. Chris lands with a right to the head. Chris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chris lands a big right hand that drops Sharpe! The killer instinct kicks in and Chris finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Chris! Meat Chris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sweet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sweet Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Tremblay! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tremblay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones rushes Tremblay and presses him up against the cage. Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones pushes Tremblay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tremblay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Tremblay is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him. Tremblay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Tremblay's head. Tremblay is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Jones trying to stall but Tremblay improves his position.
Jones prevents Tremblay from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tremblay breaks the clinch.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tremblay.
Jones clinches up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones keeps control of Tremblay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tremblay has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment. Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries a body shot but Tremblay blocks it.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tremblay controls his hands.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tremblay.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tremblay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tremblay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tremblay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tremblay thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Jones throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tremblay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lunges at Tremblay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tremblay's hand. Jones cracks a nice hook into Tremblay's ribs. 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! Tremblay tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Tremblay's head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Tremblay prevents a body shot from Jones. Tremblay is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Tremblay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tremblay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tremblay can turn it around. Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tremblay can't break the clinch.
Tremblay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones has been working on his balance at Green Line, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tremblay. Tremblay blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tremblay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Tremblay is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Tremblay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tremblay blocking some punches.
Tremblay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jones working aggressively here.
Tremblay has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tremblay. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tremblay controls his hands.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tremblay backwards. Tremblay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tremblay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tremblay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tremblay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tremblay fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tremblay does a little dance to reset his feet. Sweet Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Jones misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tremblay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tremblay misses with a straight left. Tremblay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tremblay doesn't seem bothered though. Jones takes a swing at Tremblay's ribcage but misses. Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Some wild striking there from Tremblay.
Tremblay slips a jab from Jones. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tremblay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tremblay thows a left - swing and a miss! Tremblay misses with a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweet Jones dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tremblay - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tremblay. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jones wants to clinch up but Tremblay keeps it at a distance. Jones misses with a straight left. Jones looks to throw the jab but Tremblay is out of range. The fight moves into the clinch position. Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tremblay can't break the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head. Tremblay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones lands a shot to the body. Tremblay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tremblay tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. Tremblay is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Tremblay is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tremblay wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tremblay tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. Tremblay tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tremblay's efforts to push away. Sweet Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jones stalling in the clinch but Tremblay improves position. Tremblay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tremblay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Tremblay's head. Jones blocks a jab. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around? Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Tremblay misses with a combination
and Tremblay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tremblay takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tremblay. Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jones slips under a jab. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tremblay throws a leg kick and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Tremblay throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jones scores with a jab to the body. Jones throws the left hand but Tremblay avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tremblay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones misses with a straight left. Jones wants to clinch. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tremblay.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tremblay.
Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Tremblay throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tremblay is just out of range. Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Tremblay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tremblay tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a leg kick and Tremblay counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tremblay to acknowledge the strikes. Left hook, right uppercut from Tremblay. This has been an exciting period of action! Tremblay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tremblay looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tremblay is just out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tremblay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tremblay lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweet Jones dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tremblay misses with a straight left. Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A big left from Jones misses. Tremblay moves away from the strike by Jones. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tremblay moves away and avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Jones connects with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tremblay walks into a jab. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tremblay is just out of range. Jones misses with a wild combination.
Tremblay misses with a combination
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones misses the jab. Tremblay throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Jones throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it. Tremblay staying out of range there. Tremblay throws a combination that misses and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tremblay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Tremblay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sweet Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tremblay.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Tremblay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Tremblay settles back down. Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tremblay misses with a two punch combination.
Jones jabs at Tremblay's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tremblay 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. Jones misses with a straight right. Tremblay misses with a wild body shot. Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremblay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tremblay tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tremblay counters with a two punch combo. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice shot lands for Jones. Jones slips a straight right by Tremblay. Tremblay lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tremblay throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tremblay loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Tremblay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tremblay just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tremblay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones gets a clinch. Jones prevents Tremblay from breaking the clinch. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tremblay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Vincent Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tremblay backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Sweet Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweet Jones! A relieved looking Sweet Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place. Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vicious and Yoel Romero. Vicious's entrance music is Anarchy in the UK. A fine choice. Sid Vicious has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid Vicious! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoel Romero! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A kick lands to the mid section there for Vicious. Romero missing with a left hand there. Vicious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vicious - the referee stops the clock and Romero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vicious. Romero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero misses the jab. Vicious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vicious defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vicious lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vicious can pounce on him.
Romero misses the jab. Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Romero scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vicious throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Vicious.
Vicious looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Vicious looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vicious has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero misses the jab. Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vicious dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage! Romero misses with a straight right. Vicious scores with a nice body kick.
Jab by Romero. A chopping leg kick lands by Vicious. Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Vicious moves out of range easily. Vicious tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range. Vicious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vicious staying out of range there. A head kick misses from Romero. Romero throws a head kick that misses. Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Vicious's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero throws a low kick, looking for Vicious's leg but Vicious calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Vicious. Those never looked like landing. Vicious's corner calls for a 1-2. Vicious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vicious is looking to chop away at Romero's legs. Vicious keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick. Vicious closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage. Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vicious scores with a push kick. Vicious misses with a double jab
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sid Vicious has been cut. Vicious loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch. Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vicious fails to land with a series of punches.
Vicious is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vicious avoids a kick to the body.
Romero avoids the head kick by Vicious.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vicious throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range. Vicious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily. Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Vicious ducks under a wild hook from Romero. Vicious defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. Romero scores with a nice strike. Vicious slips a straight right by Romero. Vicious moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off. Vicious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Romero defending well as Vicious loads up on a big left hand. Vicious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero. Romero misses with a body kick. Vicious dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage! Vicious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Romero throws a wild body kick that Vicious sees coming a mile off. Vicious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks. Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Vicious throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. Vicious doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Vicious missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vicious avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vicious tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vicious had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. Vicious staying out of range there. Vicious looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vicious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vicious throws a big shot that misses. Nice body kick from Vicious. Vicious stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Vicious. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Vicious dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sid Vicious's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Vicious's head but Vicious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vicious throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vicious. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero 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. Vicious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively. Vicious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around? Vicious defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Vicious moves out of range easily. Romero cracks a nice hook into Vicious's ribs. Vicious buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicious staying out of range there. Vicious really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head kick misses from Romero. Vicious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A jab from Vicious does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vicious misses with a body kick. Romero throws a right and a left that both miss. Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero misses with a hook. Vicious ducked under it nicely. Vicious throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it. Vicious looks to clinch letting Romero counter with a right hand. Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Romero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vicious. Vicious fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero. Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Vicious. Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Vicious is out of range. Sid Vicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vicious is looking to land body kicks. Romero feints and then cracks Vicious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vicious down. Sid Vicious is winning the standup battle so far. Romero looks to land a combination but Vicious avoids it well. Vicious moves out of range as Romero strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Vicious. Beautiful body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vicious moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero. Vicious throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero. Romero moves out of range as Vicious throws a body kick.
Vicious shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vicious lands a head kick!
Romero defending well as Vicious loads up on a big left hand. Romero cracks Vicious with a right hand to the side of the head. Vicious throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vicious connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Vicious misses. Vicious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vicious scoring well with a low kick there.
Vicious moves away from the strike by Romero. Vicious defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vicious checks it well. Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicious sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vicious scores with a leg kick.
Romero swings for the body but Vicious moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Vicious. Vicious attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Vicious moves out of range easily. Romero misses with an uppercut. Vicious saw that one coming. Romero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vicious is out of range and Romero settles back down. Romero lands a nice shot that snaps Vicious's head back.
Vicious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vicious throws a leg kick that misses. Vicious lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vicious - that will leave a mark!
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! Romero tries to move into range but Vicious moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vicious shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Vicious slips a straight right by Romero. Romero tries to score with a low kick but Vicious moves his leg out of the way. Vicious throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side. Vicious connects with a high kick. Vicious feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vicious. Romero shrugs it off though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Vicious dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sid Vicious's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Vicious's shoulder, as Vicious tries to avoid the shot. Vicious blocks a jab. Vicious slips a jab from Romero. Vicious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Vicious wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance. Vicious throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Vicious's front leg but catches the back leg as Vicious tries to avoid it. Vicious rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vicious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vicious moves away from the strike by Romero. Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good standup being displayed there by Vicious as he connects with a hook. Vicious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab from Romero misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romero is looking to chop away at Vicious's legs. Vicious throws a head kick that misses. Vicious blocks a head kick by Romero.
Vicious tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicious moves out of range of the strikes. Vicious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Vicious's head but Vicious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vicious throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Vicious with a nice cross. Vicious wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance. Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vicious misses with a head kick.
Vicious motions for Romero to come forward. Vicious throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Yoel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicious throws a head kick that Romero semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vicious blocks a head kick by Romero.
Vicious misses with a low kick. Vicious blocks a head kick by Romero.
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! Vicious wants to clinch. Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero throws a head kick but Vicious moves out of range.
Vicious connects with a solid leg kick. Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Romero takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vicious throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romero's head. Vicious takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vicious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sloppy strikes from Vicious. Those never looked like landing. Vicious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicious misses with a double jab.
Vicious defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice defenses there by Vicious. Vicious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero. Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vicious looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well. Vicious staying out of range there. Vicious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romero throws a body punch but Vicious moves out of range. Vicious moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside. Vicious drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romero is trying to break free. Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Vicious won't allow it.
Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Vicious has double underhooks. Vicious has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vicious. Vicious tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Vicious keeps him there for the moment. Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Vicious has double underhooks. Vicious stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position. Romero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vicious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Vicious is controlling him. Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Vicious won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Sid Vicious showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vicious has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Vicious! Sid Vicious took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arc Turian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Bus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gus Bus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arc Turian! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Turian thuds a left hand into Bus's body. Turian tries a head kick but it misses.
Turian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bus is landing a low percentage of strikes. Turian moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Turian - that landed with a thud.
Turian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Turian'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. Turian trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turian stalling the fight.
Turian misses with a body punch.
Turian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bus blocks it with crossed arms. Knees to the body from Turian.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turian controlling the action here for a moment.
Bus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bus taking a breather. Turian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turian misses with a knee strike.
Bus managing to block the knees to the body from Turian.
A short body shot lands from Turian as the two fighters clinch.
Turian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Turian.
Turian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turian works on Bus's body with a couple of short punches. Turian just leaning against Bus, taking a breather. A right hand to the body from Turian.
Bus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Turian scores with a shot to the side of Bus's head. Turian is leaning against Bus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Turian.
Bus is breathing heavily. Bus tries to circle away but Turian has him pinned against the cage. Turian tries a body shot but Bus blocks it.
Turian with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turian lands with a short shot to the head. Turian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turian stalling.
Turian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bus up against the cage. Turian lands a good knee to the midsection. Bus won't want to take too many of those. Turian stalls. Turian tries to land knees in the clinch but Bus avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turian lands a good knee to the midsection. Bus won't want to take too many of those. Turian tries to throw a body punch but Bus avoids it by throwing Turian back against the cage. Turian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turian working Bus over with knees to the body. Turian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A bit of stalling here from Turian.
Turian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Turian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arc Turian dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turian goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Bus throws a head kick that misses and Turian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Turian trying to land knees to the body.
Turian missing with knees to the body.
Turian'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. Bus managing to block the knees to the body from Turian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turian is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arc Turian. Turian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bus avoids the head kick by Turian.
Turian scores with a hook. Bus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Turian blocks the body kick.
Turian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turian misses with a kick to the body and Bus counters with a straight right hand. Bus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turian throws a body kick that misses. Turian throws a half hearted mid kick. Bus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bus if he has to take too many more of those.
Turian just misses with a punch to the body.
Turian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bus. Turian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turian misses with a knee strike.
Turian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bus blocks it with crossed arms. Bus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Arc Turian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Turian slowing the pace effectively. This has been an exciting period of action! Turian receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Turian lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turian tries to land knees in the clinch but Bus avoids the damage to the body. Turian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bus up against the cage. Turian lands a good knee to the midsection. Bus won't want to take too many of those. The referee is keeping an eye on Turian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turian lands with a left to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Turian.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arc Turian. Turian doesn't manage to clinch there - Bus circles away.
Bus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Turian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bus throws a lazy body kick and Turian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turian. Turian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Turian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bus avoids it. Turian stalling the fight.
Turian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arc Turian 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turian. Bus shrugs it off though. Bus tries to land a leg kick but Turian saw it coming and moves away.
Turian drives through and clinches with Bus against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turian. Turian landing knees to the body.
Turian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turian has Bus pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turian controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turian looking to throw knees to the head but Bus is blocking nicely.
Turian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bus's elbow. Bus misses with a punch on the inside.
Turian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bus or not. Turian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bus backwards. Turian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Turian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turian has him pressed against the cage. Turian pushes Bus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Turian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turian misses with a knee to the head. Bus blocks a body shot from Turian. Turian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Turian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Turian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bus working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bus tries to stall but Turian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turian scores a nice knee to the body.
Turian taking a breather. Turian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turian crunches a lovely knee into Bus's ribcage. Turian avoiding damage.
Turian lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turian digs a right hand underneath Bus's ribcage. Bus let out a lung full of air as it connected. Turian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bus is defending well for now. Turian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bus controls his hands.
Bus working hard to break the clinch. Turian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bus is defending well for now. Turian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Turian scores with a hook to the body. Turian lands a left hand.
Turian lands a knee to the head.
Turian lands a body shot. Gus Bus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! A hook to the body from Turian.
And that's the end of the fight! Arc Turian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arc Turian! Arc Turian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Banana song Peel Banana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Ed Gennero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Pattersson! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pattersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut. Pattersson looks to throw the jab but Gennero is out of range. Gennero scores with a nice right hand.
Gennero cracks Pattersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gennero tries to clinch there but Pattersson circles away.
A cross from Gennero lands. Pattersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gennero can pounce on him.
Gennero misses with a body kick. Pattersson scores with a nice head shot. Gennero rushes Pattersson and presses him up against the cage. Gennero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pattersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gennero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pattersson somewhat. Gennero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking in the buildup to the fight. Pattersson thows a left - swing and a miss! Pattersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gennero paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pattersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A chopping leg kick lands by Gennero . Pattersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gennero circles away. Gennero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gennero throws a hook but Pattersson blocks it. Pattersson staying out of range there. Gennero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pattersson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A telegraphed right hand from Pattersson misses the target. Gennero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Pattersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gennero . Pattersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gennero . Gennero misses the jab. Gennero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Pattersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Gennero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pattersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pattersson's back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gennero keeps control of the position as Pattersson tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gennero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pattersson doesn't escape. Will Gennero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pattersson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gennero .
Pattersson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gennero .
Pattersson is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pattersson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gennero tries to keep control of the position but Pattersson is staying busy. Pattersson wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Pattersson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gennero looking to hold on to the position here but Pattersson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pattersson keeping moving, preventing Gennero from controlling successfully. Pattersson wants to sweep here but Gennero controlling him for the moment. Gennero stands up from guard. Let's bang! Pattersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gennero is looking to clinch but Pattersson is avoiding it.
Pattersson blocks a jab. Pattersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gennero . Ed Gennero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gennero swinging wildly here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero dominated that round. The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut. That's time! Gennero 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gennero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pattersson takes one on the button. Pattersson looks to land a right hand but Gennero moved out of range. Gennero dips to his left and cracks Pattersson with an uppercut!
That has opened up Doug Pattersson's cut even more. A left lands for Gennero . Gennero throws a series of punches but Pattersson moves out of range. Gennero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pattersson dodges the punch combination from Gennero .
No joy there for Gennero , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gennero slips under a jab. A punch lands to the side of Pattersson 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gennero scores with a jab to the body. Gennero lands with a hook. Pattersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gennero lands a big right hand that sends Pattersson crashing to the mat! Gennero stays standing though and waves Pattersson back to his feet!
Pattersson is rocked!
The cut above Doug Pattersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pattersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gennero did well to prevent Pattersson getting side control. Pattersson is still in real trouble! Can Gennero finish him? Pattersson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Pattersson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gennero tries to kick Pattersson off but Pattersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Pattersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gennero defending well though. Gennero wants to get back to his feet. Gennero is looking for a sweep. Pattersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pattersson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gennero is trying to get back to full guard. Pattersson is trying to control. Gennero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pattersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gennero swivels and escapes. Pattersson drops his hands momentarily and Gennero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ed Gennero is winning the standup battle so far. Pattersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gennero throws a low kick but Pattersson moves out of range easily. Gennero throws a jab when Pattersson was well out of range. Gennero lands a lovely overhand right. Gennero looks to land a left hand but Pattersson moved out of range nicely. Gennero just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pattersson circles away quickly and effectively. A looping hook to the body misses from Pattersson. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet. Pattersson scores with a takedown into Gennero 's guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pattersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Gennero keeping full guard, as Pattersson tries to pass. Gennero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pattersson with a flurry of punches that miss. Pattersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gennero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pattersson won't allow Gennero to get back to his feet. Pattersson works over Gennero with some ground and pound from guard. Gennero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Gennero scores with a four punch combination!
Doug Pattersson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Gennero throws a shot to the body.
Gennero swinging wildly here.
Gennero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pattersson can do to turn this around? Jab from Gennero .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pattersson throws a hook but Gennero blocks it. Pattersson misses with a looping right. Pattersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Gennero lands a left and a right that send Pattersson crashing to the mat, dazed. Gennero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Pattersson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ed Gennero ! A relieved looking Ed Gennero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Doug Pattersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well.. Didn't expect this to happen, but hey win some loose some! I will rise to top anyway!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Tandelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Gregory has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Tandelov! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gregory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tandelov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tandelov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gregory on his heels. He'll look to pass Gregory's guard now, I'm sure. Gregory has momentary wrist control but Tandelov slips an elbow through the middle. Gregory is looking for a triangle but Tandelov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tandelov wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position. Gregory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gregory wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregory keeping moving, preventing Tandelov from controlling successfully. Gregory trying to keep a closed guard but Tandelov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tandelov defends it easily. Gregory looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregory, not yet. Tandelov throwing strikes but missing. Gregory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tandelov defends well. Gregory bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tandelov's guard. Gregory is fighting to break Tandelov's control of his arms but Tandelov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gregory wants to control from the top but Tandelov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregory throws a big right hand that misses. Gregory advances position into side control! We've been hearing good reports from Gregory'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. Gregory throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tandelov is not content to let Gregory control the position. Tandelov prevents Gregory from improving position. Tandelov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregory tries for a kimura but Tandelov is defending well. Tandelov tries to buck Gregory off but Gregory is having none of it. Gregory working the head and body with strikes. Tandelov dodges the ground and pound from Gregory. Gregory tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregory has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gregory is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tandelov's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tandelov is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control. Gregory is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tandelov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gregory wants to control but Tandelov is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gregory tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gregory dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gregory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tandelov can do to turn this around? Nice uppercut there from Tandelov. Gregory takes one to the side of the head.
Gregory swings for the body but Tandelov moves out of range.
Gregory avoids the body shot from Tandelov.
Tandelov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gregory is rocked! Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tandelov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tandelov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Oh Gregory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gregory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory seems to have got his legs back now. Tandelov scores with a jab. Gregory takes a swing at Tandelov's ribcage but misses. Gregory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tandelov misses with a looping right. Tandelov loads up on a big right hand but Gregory slips the punch. Gregory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tandelov cracks Gregory with an open hand slap. Gregory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tandelov. Gregory looks to land a body kick but Tandelov moved away. Marat Tandelov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tandelov looks to land a left hand but Gregory moved out of range nicely. Gregory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tandelov. Gregory changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tandelov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tandelov keeps working. Joe Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tandelov is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tandelov sneaks back into half guard. Tandelov wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy.
Tandelov keeping control of the position. Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tandelov defending well though. Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tandelov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tandelov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregory passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tandelov prevents Gregory from improving position. Tandelov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Gregory working for a submission but Tandelov is keeping him at bay. Gregory tries to control but Tandelov wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gregory moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tandelov has worked his arm free - good work by Tandelov!
Tandelov is looking to reverse the position. Tandelov dodges the ground and pound from Gregory. Gregory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gregory trying to control the position but Tandelov is working away. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marat Tandelov will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Tandelov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it. Gregory throws a lazy right hand but Tandelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tandelov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Tandelov throws a hook but Gregory blocks it. Tandelov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Tandelov fights it but they end up in guard. Tandelov keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. Gregory wants to pass the guard but Tandelov is keeping the position. Gregory stays in close to Tandelov's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregory accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gregory trying to control but Tandelov is working from the bottom. Tandelov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Gregory drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tandelov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gregory has Tandelov in his guard. Tandelov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gregory's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gregory wants to sweep here but Tandelov controlling him for the moment. Tandelov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregory has wrist control. Gregory looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tandelov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tandelov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gregory trying to control the position.
Tandelov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gregory looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tandelov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregory has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tandelov has managed to get both his arms back between Gregory's legs - danger averted. Tandelov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregory trying to control the position.
Gregory has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tandelov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tandelov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tandelov wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving. Tandelov working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gregory keeping moving, preventing Tandelov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tandelov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gregory is looking to score with low kicks. Tandelov shoots in and gets a takedown into Gregory's guard. Gregory wants to sweep but no luck. Gregory looking to control.
Gregory is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gregory keeping moving, preventing Tandelov from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gregory is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tandelov frees his head nicely. Oh but Gregory has switched to an armbar! Tandelov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Gregory! Our winner, Joe Gregory, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Cox! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow. Simmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cox's guard. Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cox pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position. Simmons won't allow Cox to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now. Cox keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons passes Cox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Simmons is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now. Simmons not doing much here.
Simmons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cox gets back to full guard.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cox is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons stops Cox from standing up. Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it. Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand. Simmons goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward. Cox has Simmons pressed against the cage.
Cox has a couple of punches blocked by Simmons.
Cox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons. Simmons decides to pull guard. Cox is working Simmons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cox works over Simmons with some ground and pound from guard. Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Simmons wants to sweep but no luck. Cox trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. Cox throws a big elbow that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cox has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted. Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cox passes into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cox moves into range and connects with a jab. Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard. We've been hearing that Cox has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cox is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now. Steve Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well. Simmons keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard. Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cox throws a big elbow that misses.
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. Simmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox. Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Cox connects with a couple of short punches. Cox looking to pass the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simmons is on top in guard.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Simmons won't allow Cox to sweep him here. Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cox keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass. Cox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A jab from Cox misses. Cox takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses. Cox throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily. Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cox gets the takedown into side control. Simmons is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it. Cox controlling from side mount. Cox trying to control the position but Simmons is working away. Simmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Cox keeps moving and retains side control. Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons trying to hold on to Cox's head to control him but Cox postures up.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard. Cox is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cox to get the leverage. Simmons trying to control but Cox postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cox throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely. Cox advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simmons is looking for a sweep. Simmons wants to control but Cox postures up. Cox tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Cox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Cox lands a few punches from side control. Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Cox wants to stand but Simmons is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simmons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Simmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Simmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Simmons manages to get to full guard.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Steve Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cox is stalling in the full guard. Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cox pulls Simmons in to control the position. Simmons pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard. Simmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cox is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cox avoid being mounted? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cox is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Cox showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox! Steve Cox retains his bantamweight title! A victorious Steve Cox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, From Russia with Love. Ivan Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Volkov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Berzins! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berzins but Berzins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Berzins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Volkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berzins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Volkov is in Berzins's guard. Volkov stays in close to Berzins's body and controls the position. Volkov advances position into side control! Volkov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Berzins is trying to escape and Volkov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Berzins is forced to tap! Nice work there by Volkov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volkov! Ivan Volkov retains his welterweight title! A victorious Ivan Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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