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MFN 180: Standing Room Only PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana's entrance music is Push it to the Limit. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Ash is predictable there
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Ash moved out of range nicely.
Ash gets a clinch.
Ash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ash defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ash works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
Ash with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana looking to control.
Ash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ash stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash stands up over Montana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ash defends it easily.
Ash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ash wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ash's guard.
Ash working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montana wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving.
Ash has Montana pulled in close to control his posture.
Montana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ash is trying to get back to half guard.
Montana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ash has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with the ground and pound.
Ash tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Ash gets back to half guard.
Ash punching from the bottom.
Montana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ash defends it well.
Montana is looking for a kimura but Ash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montana to get the leverage.
Ash landing small, sideways elbows.
Ash tries to get to full guard but Montana has control of the leg.
Ash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montana is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to take a breather but Ash is having none of it.
Montana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montana.
Montana seems to be working for a kimura but Ash defends the submission attempt.
Montana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montana trying to control the action but Ash is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Montana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash misses with a lunging right hand
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Ash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Ash had a free shot at his head there.
Ash is looking to clinch.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ash forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Ash lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ash wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Ash is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ash is thwarting Montana's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ash connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montana is looking for a triangle but Ash pushes his legs off easily.
Ash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montana has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ash doesn't defend quickly enough and Montana has managed to lock this one up! Can Ash escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Montana on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Montana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Montana made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac - I'm Soulja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talha on the side of the head.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talha.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is looking for a counter combo.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Talha.
Talha throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
A big right from Talha misses.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Talha. Talha gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talha lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Talha swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a left and a right that stings Talha.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Talha looks to move away, Kingston throws a big counter combo bu Talha just gets out of the way.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Talha.
Kingston is looking for a counter combo.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talha misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Talha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nate Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Talha throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talha.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kingston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firnanda Talha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talha connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Nate Kingston has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston slips a straight right by Talha.
Danga de danga de dang - Kingston scores with a four punch combination!
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Talha with a nice cross.
Talha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kingston. Talha shrugs it off though.
Kingston scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Talha.
A slow jab from Talha misses its intended target.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Talha had a free shot at his head there.
Talha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Firnanda Talha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Kingston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Talha misses the shot to the body.
Kingston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talha scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one.
Talha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Talha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talha scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but Talha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Talha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talha lands a couple of digs.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talha with a nice head shot there.
Talha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talha preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston looking for a guillotine here but Talha defends easily.
Kingston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Talha is one step ahead there.
Talha landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talha is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Talha gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Talha is looking for a kimura here.
Talha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talha works his way into full mount!
Talha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kingston's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha with a couple of short strikes.
Talha avoids the attempt from Kingston to control.
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kingston is rocked!
Talha postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kingston bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Talha and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Firnanda Talha!
Firnanda Talha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross with a jab.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lennox under the eye.
Lennox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lennox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross scores with a leg kick.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Lennox moves out of range easily.
Ross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lennox lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ross throws out a leg kick but Lennox moves out of range and Ross only half commits.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Lennox saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Ross misses with an uppercut. Lennox saw that one coming.
Lennox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Ross.
Ross 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.
Lennox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ross defends it well.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.
Lennox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Lennox.
A little feinted left hand from Ross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ross throws a leg kick but Lennox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lennox - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lennox.
Lennox misses with a kick to the body.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ross throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Ross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lennox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Lennox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lennox is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
Ross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lennox checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ross misses
and Lennox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lennox.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with the body kick
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lennox!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox is looking to reverse the position.
Lennox is still trying to improve position.
Lennox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lennox is pressing down on Ross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Ross trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lennox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Ross blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lennox postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox advances to half guard.
Lennox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lennox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lennox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lennox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ross is trying to maintain the position but Lennox is very close to passing his half guard.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lennox.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Lennox throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lennox looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
Ross changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lennox throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lennox counters with a one-two to the body.
Ross throws a low kick but Lennox moves out of range easily.
Lennox's coach down at The Cooker was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lennox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ross misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Lennox throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
A punch combination from Lennox misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennox's hands.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lennox.
Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Lennox is defending well.
Lennox is trying to control Ross's posture but Ross avoids it.
Ross lands an elbow.
Lennox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ross is working away from the top position though.
Lennox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back!
Ross is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Lennox go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lennox keeps control of the position as Ross tries to break free.
Lennox avoiding Ross 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is pressing down on Ross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ross is holding on for now.
Ross wants to improve his position but Lennox is controlling well.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Lennox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mike Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lennox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ross defending well though.
Lennox content to control rather than advance.
Ross is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lennox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lennox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross.
Ross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lennox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ross lands a head kick. Lennox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lennox throws a left and a right that both miss
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Lennox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Lennox!
Lennox wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Ross pulls Lennox in close to his closed guard and prevents Lennox from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to control the position but Lennox postures up.
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lennox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
Ross wants to control the position but Lennox says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
Ross trying to get back to full guard but Lennox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lennox looking to ground and pound but Ross is blocking nicely.
Ray Lennox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ross wants to hold on but Lennox pushes him away.
Ross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lennox wants to control the pace but Ross is squirming around nicely.
Lennox avoids the attempt from Ross to control.
Ross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ross?
Lennox looking to finish Ross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ross!
Lennox avoids the attempt from Ross to control.
Ross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lennox.
Lennox raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lennox lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ross is rocked!
Lennox raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lennox loads up with a big shot that hurts Ross! He's pulled Lennox in close but Lennox has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ross survive? More strikes from Lennox and Ross is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Lennox!
Ray Lennox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alfredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Alfredsson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow throws a body shot but no joy.
Alfredsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shadow defends it well.
Alfredsson misses with a straight left.
Alfredsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alfredsson throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Alfredsson misses with a head kick.
Shadow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shadow misses with a looping right.
Shadow moves forwards but Alfredsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alfredsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Alfredsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shadow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfredsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alfredsson wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Shadow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow postures up in Alfredsson's guard and throws a big left but Alfredsson blocks it.
Alfredsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfredsson, not yet.
Shadow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alfredsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shadow throws a big elbow that misses.
Alfredsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Nights Watch MMA Academy inform us that Alfredsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shadow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shadow working some strikes from top position.
Alfredsson keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Shadow postures up.
Shadow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alfredsson is trying to keep Shadow in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alfredsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shadow is aware though and is defending well.
Alfredsson is trying to control the position but Shadow postures up.
Shadow stopping the sweep attempt from Alfredsson.
Shadow throwing strikes from guard but Alfredsson blocks nicely.
Alfredsson is trying to keep Shadow in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shadow is looking to pass into half guard but Alfredsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alfredsson is in guard.
Alfredsson stands and throws Shadow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shadow tries to buck Alfredsson off but Alfredsson is having none of it.
Shadow is working hard here to advance position.
Shadow is not content to let Alfredsson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is trying to work for a sweep but Alfredsson has mounted him!
Shadow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shadow looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alfredsson controlling well, preventing Shadow from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow trying to control but not successfully.
Shadow rolls, trying to escape but Alfredsson keeps control of the position.
Alfredsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shadow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alfredsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alfredsson working for a choke but Shadow is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Alfredsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alfredsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Alfredsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shadow.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Alfredsson's head.
Alfredsson scores with a takedown into Shadow's guard.
Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alfredsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alfredsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alfredsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow is retaining full guard.
Alfredsson advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow can't do much from the bottom here.
Alfredsson is staying tight to Shadow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shadow tries to buck Alfredsson off but Alfredsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson working away.
Alfredsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
Shadow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alfredsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alfredsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shadow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shadow prevents Alfredsson from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shadow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alfredsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shadow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shadow.
Shadow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alfredsson escapes and throws Shadow's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shadow is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow wants to control but Alfredsson postures up.
Shadow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Alfredsson wants to control but Shadow is keeping him busy.
Shadow can't do much from the bottom here.
Alfredsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alfredsson trying to control the action but Shadow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shadow is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfredsson working away.
Alfredsson works to advance to full mount. Shadow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shadow regains half guard.
Alfredsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shadow is defending against the submission attempts here by Alfredsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alfredsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shadow is just riding it out for now. Alfredsson eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alfredsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alfredsson takes one to the chin there.
Alfredsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
Alfredsson staying out of range there.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Alfredsson moves out of range.
Shadow shoots in and bounces Alfredsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alfredsson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfredsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shadow won't allow Alfredsson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alfredsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shadow's guard.
Alfredsson preventing the sweep.
Shadow is looking for a triangle but Alfredsson pushes his legs off easily.
Alfredsson wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving.
Shadow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alfredsson wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving.
Shadow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniel Alfredsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alfredsson trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Bill Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alfredsson trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Shadow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alfredsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shadow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Alfredsson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow misses with an uppercut.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch but Alfredsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson blocks a jab.
Alfredsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shadow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alfredsson's guard.
Alfredsson looking to control.
Shadow postures up in Alfredsson's guard and throws a big left but Alfredsson blocks it.
Alfredsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Alfredsson keeps moving.
Shadow preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alfredsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shadow has managed to get both his arms back between Alfredsson's legs - danger averted.
Shadow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alfredsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfredsson, not yet.
Alfredsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alfredsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alfredsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alfredsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Alfredsson!
Daniel Alfredsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent tried to score with a low kick but Zoolander checks it.
Zoolander flicks out a counter leg kick but Vincent steps away.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vincent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zoolanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinnie Vincent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zoolander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vincent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vincent throws an elbow that misses. Zoolander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vincent's guard. Nice move by Zoolander!
Zoolander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vincent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoolander has managed to get both his arms back between Vincent's legs - danger averted.
Vincent looking for a guillotine here but Zoolander defends easily.
Vincent pulls Zoolander in close to prevent any damage.
Zoolander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent looking for a sweep. Not yet Vincent, not yet.
Vincent is working hard here to advance position.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoolander defends well.
Zoolander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vincent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoolander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vincent wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zoolander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vincent is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zoolander rolls with it to try and escape but Vincent cranks on the arm and Zoolander is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinnie Vincent!
A victorious Vinnie Vincent 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 Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Garota de Ipanema. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strange scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strange steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos darts in and clinches Strange up against the cage.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Strange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strange is working Santos over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strange throws a head punch that misses.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Strange has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Strange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strange wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Strange is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos is trying to keep Strange in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself.
Strange being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strange shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to control but Strange passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Strange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strange has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santos tries to bench press Strange off him but Strange keeps the position.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Check out the look on Strange's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Strange working the head with strikes.
Santos wants to control but Strange postures up.
Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strange wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Strange.
Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Strange with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strange. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strange misses with a left hand
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws the left hand but Strange avoids the punch easily.
Strange tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strange is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks a jab.
Simon Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange scores with a hook.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strange finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Strange misses with a wild body shot.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Strange uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Strange. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Strange loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strange shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strange misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strange fails with a takedown attempt.
It looks like Strange has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Strange lands with a nice body punch.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Strange bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos leaves Strange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strange scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Strange finds it's target.
Strange takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strange lands with an overhand left.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strange throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Strange finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working a defensive guard but Strange manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sloppy strikes there by Strange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santos wants to control but Strange postures up.
Strange working the ground and pound but Santos is defending the strikes.
Santos tries to buck Strange off but Strange is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Simon Strange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Strange throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Strange in side control, throwing shots but Santos defends.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santos some visible discomfort.
Strange lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strange is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Santos tries to bench press Strange off him but Strange keeps the position.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Strange looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santos is avoiding damage well.
Strange is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santos trying to remain calm as Strange controls from the top position.
Santos tries to buck Strange off but Strange is having none of it.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Santos struggling a bit here.
Neymar Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Strange scoring with strikes.
Strange scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Strange trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Strange lands some shots froms side control.
Strange connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santos some visible discomfort.
Santos is rocked!
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Strange finish him?
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange misses with the ground and pound.
Strange is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Strange working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santos is not content to let Strange control the position.
Strange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Strange sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strange's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange is controlling the pace.
Simon Strange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strange, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
Our winner, Simon Strange, 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.
Neymar Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'Merda!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan . The crowd seem to be enjoying Steroidi Jr's choice of entrance music: Light Year - Sex Education . This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crillo avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a push kick but Crillo slaps the foot to one side.
Crillo fails with the takedown.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
Steroidi Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crillo moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr misses with a left hand
and Crillo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Crillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crillo slips a nice elbow through Steroidi Jr's hands, connecting with Steroidi Jr's forehead.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crillo wants to pass to mount but Steroidi Jr is defending the position.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep. Crillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crillo with the ground and pound but Steroidi Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control the position but Crillo postures up.
Steroidi Jr looking for a guillotine here but Crillo defends easily.
Crillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Steroidi Jr, not yet.
Crillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crillo has gone for a leg lock! Steroidi Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crillo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steroidi Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steroidi Jr distracts Crillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steroidi Jr passes Crillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steroidi Jr is working for a kimura but Crillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crillo to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Crillo is working from the bottom.
Crillo is trying to control the position but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Crillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crillo wants to stand but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Steroidi Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steroidi Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steroidi Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crillo controls the position for a moment.
Steroidi Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
That's time! Crillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Crillo checks it.
Steroidi Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick that Crillo semi-blocks.
Steroidi Jr thows a leg kick but Crillo checks it
and Crillo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing that Crillo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steroidi Jr dives on top into guard.
Crillo keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr stands up over Crillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crillo has his foot on Steroidi Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steroidi Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Crillo keeps moving.
Crillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Crillo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steroidi Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steroidi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crillo is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr cracks Crillo with a solid left hand.
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.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steroidi Jr advances position into side control!
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crillo keeps working.
Crillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crillo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crillo keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crillo gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steroidi Jr.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crillo misses with a takedown attempt - Steroidi Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick but Crillo moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
Crillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steroidi Jr swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Crillo shoots in but Steroidi Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crillo.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
Crillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and moves away.
Crillo moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Steroidi Jr misses the target.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steroidi Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steroidi Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
Crillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and moves away.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Crillo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steroidi Jr!
Crillo is putting a hurting on Steroidi Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crillo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crillo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steroidi Jr tries to bench press Crillo off him but Crillo keeps the position.
Steroidi Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo staying calm.
Crillo lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo is looking to take a break and control but Steroidi Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crillo working the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to control Crillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steroidi Jr avoid being mounted?
Crillo tries to pass to full mount but Steroidi Jr defends it.
Crillo winds up and cracks Steroidi Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo is working for a kimura but Steroidi Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crillo looks to land a strike but Steroidi Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Steroidi Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steroidi Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crillo's head.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Crillo keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steroidi Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steroidi Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Crillo's legs - danger averted.
Crillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frank Crillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steroidi Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steroidi Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crillo keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steroidi Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steroidi Jr wants to pass the guard but Crillo is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crillo kicks Steroidi Jr off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Crillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steroidi Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef has chosen Knuckleheadz - Raekwon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Chef's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Chef scrambles back to his feet.
Butcher checks a leg kick nicely.
The Chef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
The Chef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of The Chef's head but The Chef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Chef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
The Chef circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Chef tries to counter by closing the distance.
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butcher wants to break free but The Chef has control.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Chef fails to land.
A short uppercut from The Chef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher wants to break free but The Chef has control.
I was talking to Butcher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Chef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
The Chef lands a left hand.
The Chef scores with a shot to the side of Butcher's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef.
The Chef lands an uppercut.
The Chef throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
The Chef takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that The Chef 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef.
The Chef blocking some punches.
The Chef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
The Chef lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher wants to get back to striking at distance but The Chef won't allow it.
The Chef scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Chef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher has had enough of the clinch but The Chef keeps him there for the moment.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from The Chef does no damage.
Butcher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Chef is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Chef lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Butcher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Butcher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Butcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from The Chef on the inside.
Butcher wants to get back to striking at distance but The Chef won't allow it.
The Chef keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher working hard to break the clinch.
The Chef lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Chef gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Chef manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Chef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from The Chef.
Butcher is rocked!
The Chef throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher is trying to push The Chef away but The Chef has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Chef lands with a left to the head.
The Chef holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Chef holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Chef receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The Chef misses with some punches.
The Chef misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef.
The Chef misses with some punches.
Butcher can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Chef fails to land.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher misses with a body punch.
The Chef creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Butcher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Butcher drops to his knees and The Chef pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Gomes has chosen Roadhouse Blues as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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26
138 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gomes is in Lemieux's guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gomes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is taking a breather. Lemieux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemieux's coaches at Guinness Stout have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Gomes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemieux wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Lemieux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lemieux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gomes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lemieux enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lemieux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lemieux doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gomes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lemieux - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Ron Lemieux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VIRAL COMBAT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever comes to the cage accompanied by X-Files Theme. Scott Norton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton missing with a left hand there. Griever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griever finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head.
Griever ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Griever is looking to clinch but Norton is avoiding it.
Griever takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Griever throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton throws a right and a left that Griever avoids nicely.
Norton looks to land a combination but Griever avoids it well.
Griever thuds his right hand into Norton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Griever.
Scott Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griever throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norton blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griever throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Donk. Norton catches Griever right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Griever's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Norton.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Griever ducks down to avoid it.
Griever throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton throws a good cross that connects.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Griever.
Griever ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Griever slips a straight right by Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Griever misses with the combination.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Griever saw that one coming.
Norton lands a jab.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griever.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Nice uppercut lands for Griever. That snapped Norton's head back.
It looks like Scott Norton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Griever misses the target.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton thuds his right hand into Griever's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Norton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton looks to land a left hand but Griever moved out of range nicely.
Griever throwing a counter right hand but Norton manages to avoid it.
Griever fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Norton misses
and Griever counters with a stiff right hand.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Griever counters with a nice kick to the body.
Norton looks winded!
Griever has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griever.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griever stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Griever working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griever - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Griever misses with some punches.
Griever holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Griever keeps him there for the moment.
Norton blocking some punches.
Griever keeps control of Norton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Norton looks to move away, Griever throws a big counter combo bu Norton just gets out of the way.
Griever lands a big head kick that sends Norton tumbling to the mat! Griever takes a step backwards and waves Norton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griever's hands.
Zell Griever's cut is getting worse.
Nice straight punches there by Norton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norton.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griever is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
A jab from Norton misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griever cracks Norton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Griever has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norton to stand back up!
Norton is rocked!
Norton throws a body punch but Griever moves out of range.
Norton is still on wobbly legs! Can Griever finish him?
Griever knocks out Norton with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Griever before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Griever picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zell Griever!
Zell Griever retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Zell Griever, 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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