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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Dmolay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Banner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Dmolay! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dmolay moves into the clinch. Dmolay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dmolay lands a knee to the body.
Dmolay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Dmolay lands a body punch in the clinch. Banner tries to break the clinch but Dmolay is controlling the position. Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dmolay has him pressed against the cage. Dmolay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner. Banner is breathing heavily. Dmolay lands an elbow inside that Banner shrugs off. Banner is trying to break free. Dmolay lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment. Dmolay lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dmolay lands a body shot. Dmolay scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dmolay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Dmolay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards. A hook to the body from Dmolay.
Dmolay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Knees in the clinch landing for Dmolay.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dmolay lands a left hand.
Dmolay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dmolay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dmolay. Dmolay scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head. Dmolay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Dmolay presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dmolay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dmolay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner. Dmolay pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dmolay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Dmolay lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees in the clinch landing for Dmolay.
Dmolay lands a right hand. Nice elbow from Dmolay. Banner takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dmolay lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards. Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dmolay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dmolay obliges. Dmolay landing knees to the head.
Banner takes a shot to the head. Dmolay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head. A short right from Dmolay. Dmolay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner is rocked! Dmolay drops Banner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dmolay drops Banner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! A nice right hand lands inside from Dmolay. Dmolay lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye. Dmolay lands a nice shot to the body. Dmolay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Banner to his knees! Dmolay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Dmolay! Lucifer Dmolay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan comes to the cage accompanied by Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon. Golovdy has chosen A New Beginning by Audiomachine 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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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vahan Karamyenyan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gennakin Golovdy! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch but Karamyenyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Karamyenyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Golovdy sprawls and moves away. Golovdy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golovdy closes the distance and pushes Karamyenyan back into the cage. Karamyenyan lands a damaging elbow. Karamyenyan keeps control of Golovdy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Golovdy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Golovdy blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamyenyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Golovdy's brow. Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Golovdy breaks from the clinch.
Karamyenyan throws a body punch but Golovdy moves out of range. Golovdy throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut. Karamyenyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Golovdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Karamyenyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Golovdy sprawls well. He's pushed Karamyenyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golovdy is looking to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Karamyenyan. Golovdy does a little dance to reset his feet. Golovdy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Golovdy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karamyenyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovdy is able to avoid easily. Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Golovdy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan forces Golovdy back against the cage and clinches. Karamyenyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Karamyenyan misses with an elbow strike.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Golovdy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovdy blocks an elbow strike. Karamyenyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Golovdy avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovdy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Good leg kick by Karamyenyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but Golovdy sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Golovdy closes the distance and clinches. Golovdy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karamyenyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Golovdy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovdy wants to clinch. Golovdy clinches up with Karamyenyan and pushes him back against the cage. Karamyenyan misses with an elbow over the top. Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Golovdy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Karamyenyan misses with an elbow strike.
Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Golovdy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Golovdy tries to break free but Karamyenyan pushes him back against the cage. I was talking to Karamyenyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Karamyenyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karamyenyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golovdy tries to clinch up but Karamyenyan circles away and keeps his distance. Karamyenyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab from Golovdy. A kick lands to the mid section there for Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan rushes Golovdy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Karamyenyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Golovdy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Golovdy avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamyenyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karamyenyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Golovdy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovdy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! A leg kick checked by Golovdy. A bone on bone clash there as Golovdy blocks the leg kick.
Golovdy counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karamyenyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golovdy is trying to defend but Karamyenyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Karamyenyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Golovdy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Golovdy wants to improve his position but Karamyenyan is controlling well.
Golovdy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Karamyenyan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Golovdy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Golovdy regains full guard. Nicely done. Karamyenyan with a nice head shot there. Karamyenyan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Golovdy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Karamyenyan works over Golovdy with some ground and pound from guard. Golovdy has Karamyenyan pulled in close to control his posture. Karamyenyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Golovdy is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahan Karamyenyan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Golovdy tries to keep at a distance but Karamyenyan has taken the fight into the clinch. Golovdy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Golovdy wants to break free but Karamyenyan has control.
Golovdy lands a left hand.
Golovdy blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Golovdy can't break the clinch.
Karamyenyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight moves into the clinch position. Golovdy avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovdy dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Golovdy avoids the elbow strike from Karamyenyan, against the cage.
Golovdy breaks from the clinch.
Golovdy moves out of range as Karamyenyan throws a body kick.
Golovdy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karamyenyan with a body shot. Vahan Karamyenyan is winning the standup battle so far. Golovdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Golovdy has closed the distance and engaged Karamyenyan in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karamyenyan misses with an elbow over the top. Golovdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Karamyenyan uses good head movement to avoid it. Karamyenyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Golovdy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Golovdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Karamyenyan gets tackled into the cage by Golovdy. Golovdy maintains the clinch. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovdy moves out of range as Karamyenyan throws a body kick.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Golovdy moves out of range.
Golovdy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Golovdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golovdy fakes the leg kick and cracks Karamyenyan in the body. Karamyenyan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Golovdy tests Karamyenyan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Golovdy dodges the punch combination from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golovdy but Golovdy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gennakin Golovdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Golovdy rushes Karamyenyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Golovdy lands with a short shot to the head. Golovdy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Golovdy blocks an elbow strike. Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Golovdy is trying to break the clinch but Karamyenyan is controlling him. Vahan Karamyenyan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Karamyenyan lands a nice elbow. With the fighters up against the cage, Karamyenyan throws an elbow but misses. Golovdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Karamyenyan uses good head movement to avoid it. Golovdy throws a punch but it's blocked by Karamyenyan. Golovdy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Golovdy misses with a short punch on the inside. Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Golovdy throws a punch but it's blocked by Karamyenyan. Golovdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A lazy left from Golovdy finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karamyenyan gets a double leg takedown into Golovdy's guard. Golovdy pulls Karamyenyan in to control the position. Karamyenyan preventing the sweep. Karamyenyan stops Golovdy from standing up. Golovdy is trying to keep Karamyenyan in close.
Karamyenyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golovdy is on top in guard.
Karamyenyan looking for subs off his back but Golovdy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Golovdy wants to control but Karamyenyan is keeping him busy. Karamyenyan actively working from the bottom here. Karamyenyan is refusing to be controlled, as Golovdy sits in half guard. Karamyenyan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karamyenyan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golovdy pulls his head out easily. Golovdy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Karamyenyan 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. Karamyenyan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golovdy pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karamyenyan regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Golovdy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Golovdy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Karamyenyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Golovdy controlling from the top position. Karamyenyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennakin Golovdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karamyenyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golovdy on the side of the head. Golovdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Golovdy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A punch combination from Karamyenyan misses. Golovdy takes the fight into the clinch. Golovdy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golovdy breaks from the clinch.
Karamyenyan is looking to wear down Golovdy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Karamyenyan lands with a straight right. Golovdy didn't see that one coming. Golovdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karamyenyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Karamyenyan clinches up with Golovdy and pushes him back against the cage. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karamyenyan clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Golovdy manages to break the clinch.
Golovdy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Golovdy is trying to push Karamyenyan away but Karamyenyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Golovdy tries to circle away but Karamyenyan has him pinned against the cage. Golovdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovdy moves in looking to clinch but Karamyenyan pushes him off. Golovdy clinches up with Karamyenyan and pushes him back against the cage. Karamyenyan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Golovdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Karamyenyan misses with a right hand and Karamyenyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Golovdy has closed the distance and engaged Karamyenyan in a clinch.
Golovdy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gennakin Golovdy has been cut. Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Golovdy blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Golovdy avoids the elbow strike from Karamyenyan, against the cage.
Golovdy wants to break free but Karamyenyan has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Golovdy dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Golovdy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Golovdy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Golovdy dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Karamyenyan throws an elbow but misses. 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! Golovdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Golovdy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamyenyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Karamyenyan throws an elbow but misses. Golovdy blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Golovdy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karamyenyan backwards. A head punch on the inside from Golovdy fails to land. Golovdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovdy throws a head kick but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karamyenyan lands a head kick. Golovdy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Golovdy is rocked! Karamyenyan connects with a solid leg kick. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick which misses Golovdy's front leg but catches the back leg as Golovdy tries to avoid it. Karamyenyan avoids the head kick by Golovdy.
Golovdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Karamyenyan circles away.
Golovdy misses with a straight left. Golovdy tries to clinch up. Golovdy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Golovdy moves out of range.
Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but Golovdy sees it coming and moves out of range. Golovdy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golovdy moves in looking to clinch but Karamyenyan pushes him off. Golovdy jabs at Karamyenyan's body. Golovdy moves out of range of the strikes. Karamyenyan tries to land a leg kick but Golovdy saw it coming and moves away.
Karamyenyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovdy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Golovdy tries to clinch up but Karamyenyan circles away and keeps his distance. Karamyenyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovdy circles away.
Karamyenyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karamyenyan. This has been an exciting period of action! Karamyenyan misses with a takedown attempt and Golovdy counters with a straight right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Karamyenyan. Karamyenyan motions for Golovdy to come forward. Karamyenyan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Karamyenyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Golovdy momentarily.
Karamyenyan scores with a decent looking hook. Golovdy is still on wobbly legs! Can Karamyenyan finish him? Karamyenyan tries to clinch up but Golovdy circles away and keeps his distance. Karamyenyan gets tackled into the cage by Golovdy. Golovdy maintains the clinch. Golovdy seems to have recovered his senses. Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Karamyenyan. Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golovdy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Karamyenyan tries to clinch but Golovdy moves out of range. Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick and Golovdy moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Vahan Karamyenyan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Karamyenyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vahan Karamyenyan! A less than humble Vahan Karamyenyan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Tran! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Zoranovic! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zoranovic moves out of range of the strikes. Zoranovic moves out of range as Tran strikes. Zoranovic walks into a straight right hand from Tran. Tran misses with a right hand and Zoranovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zoranovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Zoranovic postures up.
Zoranovic gets to his feet - Tran follows without any prompting. Zoranovic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jab by Tran. Tran lands a big uppercut and Zoranovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zoranovic looks OK. Tran waves Zoranovic back to his feet!
It looks like Milan Zoranovic has been cut. Tran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tran cracks Zoranovic with a left hook right on the temple and Zoranovic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tran lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zoranovic is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Tran! Milan Zoranovic spoke after the fight, saying 'Judges are completely incompetent!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard has chosen You All Everybody as his entrance music. Jack Shephard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raginis throws a hook to the side of Shephard's head but Shephard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Raginis misses with an uppercut. Shephard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shephard throws a series of punches but Raginis avoids them all with ease. Raginis feinted with a counter takedown. Raginis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raginis avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Raginis is looking to counter punch. Shephard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Raginis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut. Shephard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sloppy strikes from Shephard. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shephard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Shephard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shephard wants it to stay on the feet. Raginis cracks Shephard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Raginis connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raginis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shephard. Raginis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Raginis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Raginis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range. Raginis moves into the clinch. Raginis lands with a short shot to the head. Shephard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raginis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shephard loads up on a big right hand but Raginis slips the punch. Raginis tries to move into range but Shephard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Raginis walks into a jab. Raginis tries to clinch up. Shephard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raginis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shephard scores with the left hand. Raginis knows he should have avoided that one.
Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is getting worse. Raginis forces Shephard back against the cage and clinches. Raginis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow. Shephard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raginis is defending well. Shephard is trying to drag Raginis to the mat but Raginis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wladyslaw Raginis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shephard. Raginis breaks from the clinch.
Shephard stalks Raginis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raginis's face. Raginis staggers backwards, shaken. Raginis takes a swing at Shephard's ribcage but misses. Raginis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shephard paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've been told by Raginis's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Shephard throws a looping overhand right but Raginis ducks down to avoid it. Raginis tries to clinch and Shephard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Raginis off his feet! Shephard dives into side control looking to finish!
Raginis is rocked! Shephard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Raginis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Shephard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shephard! Our winner, Jack Shephard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torquil Bram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torquil Bram! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bram throws a hook but Boskins blocks it. We've been hearing reports that Boskins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Boskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bram wants it to stay on the feet. A combination from Bram does no damage. Boskins misses with a takedown and Bram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Bram misses the target. Boskins walks into a left hand.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Bram. Those never looked like landing. Boskins shoots in for a takedown but Bram shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Bram misses. Boskins with a poor takedown letting Bram counter with a right hand. Boskins takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boskins sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boskins misses with a takedown and Bram counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Bram throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boskins misses with a double jab.
Bram gets a clinch. Boskins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bram lands a hook that snaps the head of Boskins backwards. A short left from Bram. Bram tries to land knees in the clinch but Boskins avoids the damage to the body. Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bram working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bram misses with a hook from the clinch. Boskins blocks an uppercut.
Boskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boskins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bram is trying to improve his position. Boskins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bram is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne Boskins! Dwayne Boskins retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To My Hood. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McHughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McHughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McHughes looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely. Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McHughes moves away. McHughes throws the left hand but Baird avoids the punch easily. McHughes leaves Baird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird feints the counter takedown. McHughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baird. Baird rushes McHughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McHughes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baird is keeping busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McHughes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baird being controlled against the cage. McHughes letting Baird take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Baird looking to control.
McHughes preventing the sweep. Baird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. McHughes looking to pass the guard. McHughes wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving. McHughes looking to pass the guard. Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but McHughes is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Baird keeping full guard, as McHughes tries to pass. Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet. We've been hearing good reports from McHughes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. McHughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet. Baird is controlling McHughes's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. McHughes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baird misses with a wild body shot. Baird attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McHughes throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baird throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
Baird closes the distance but McHughes moves to the side and McHughes counters with a right hand to the body. McHughes misses with a low kick.
McHughes scores with a jab. McHughes misses with a double jab.
McHughes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McHughes lands a head kick. Baird smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baird feints and as McHughes raises his hands in defense, Baird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Baird trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom. McHughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baird's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McHughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Baird wants to sweep here but McHughes controlling him for the moment. McHughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard. Baird wants to sweep here but McHughes controlling him for the moment. McHughes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McHughes looking to pass the guard. Baird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
McHughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but McHughes sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McHughes lands with a shot to the body. Baird jabs McHughes right on the nose. McHughes blinks but takes it well. Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McHughes sets himself, and Baird steps forward looking for the clinch! McHughes avoids it this time. Nigel McHughes is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baird. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baird throws the left hand but McHughes avoids the punch easily. McHughes misses the shot to the body. Baird throws a leg kick but McHughes moved away. McHughes jabs at Baird's body. McHughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. McHughes slips a jab from Baird. McHughes takes the fight into the clinch. McHughes wants to stall.
McHughes manages to break the clinch.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McHughes.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McHughes avoids the head kick by Baird.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHughes.
Baird bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McHughes's head. Nigel McHughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McHughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baird wants to clinch up but McHughes keeps it at a distance. Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown and McHughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baird thinking. Nigel McHughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird. Baird avoids a punch combination nicely.
McHughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHughes pinned against the cage. McHughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McHughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around? The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baird is trying to trip McHughes. He has hold of a leg but McHughes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baird persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but McHughes is retaining full guard. Baird sitting in guard here, content to control. Baird won't allow McHughes to sweep him here. McHughes is trying to control the position but Baird postures up. McHughes keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass. Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McHughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McHughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. McHughes wants to land a leg kick but Baird is out of range. Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McHughes tries to score with a low kick but Baird moves his leg out of the way. Baird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHughes's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baird wants to pass the guard but McHughes is keeping the position. Baird wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nigel McHughes will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McHughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McHughes motions for Baird to come forward. McHughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Baird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Baird checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McHughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. McHughes is looking to wear down Baird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird throws out a loose jab but McHughes uses good head movement to avoid it. McHughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McHughes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baird doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round. McHughes lands with an overhand left. Baird pushes McHughes up against the cage in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from McHughes. McHughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McHughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McHughes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nigel McHughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird. McHughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Baird gets an underhook and turns McHughes into the cage. McHughes is looking to control Baird's arms but Baird gets an underhook and turns him. Now McHughes has his back to the cage. Baird blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McHughes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McHughes is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McHughes down to the mat. McHughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McHughes thumps Baird with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baird defending well as McHughes loads up on a big left hand. Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McHughes! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McHughes is trying to improve his position. McHughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baird's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Baird is looking to take a break and control but McHughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far. Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nigel McHughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
McHughes wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Baird is keen to just control but McHughes is a slippery customer. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. McHughes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McHughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from McHughes. McHughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baird counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McHughes! McHughes is looking to reverse the position. Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McHughes, who protects the arm well. Baird tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight! Nigel McHughes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McHughes, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes! Nigel McHughes very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avila's entrance music is Control Machete - Comprendes Mendez. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Riasco's choice of entrance music: The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Santiago Riasco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Avila! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riasco fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Riasco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand! Riasco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riasco somewhat. Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riasco doesn't succeed with the takedown and Avila counters with a straight right hand. We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite+vending) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Avila gets caught napping as Riasco dives in and scores a takedown. Avila manages to retain guard. Avila keeping moving, preventing Riasco from controlling successfully. Riasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard. Riasco trying to control but Avila is working from the bottom. Riasco won't allow Avila to get back to his feet. Riasco trying to move into half guard but instead Avila has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riasco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Avila decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Riasco fails with the takedown. Riasco shoots and misses and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Riasco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avila swivels and escapes. It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Riasco goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riasco misses with a takedown attempt and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Riasco backing up. Riasco nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes. Riasco shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Riasco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Riasco fails to land the takedown. It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riasco fails with the takedown. Santiago Riasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riasco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Avila counters with a stiff right hand. Riasco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily. Avila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Riasco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side. It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Avila dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riasco shoots and misses and Avila counters with a stiff right hand. Riasco fails with a takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target. Riasco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riasco somewhat. Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Avila as Riasco shoots in. It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riasco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Riasco persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing. Avila is looking for a counter combo. Riasco fails with a takedown attempt. Avila throwing a counter right hand but Riasco manages to avoid it. Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far. Riasco darts in looking for a takedown but Avila gets double underhooks and turns Riasco into the cage. An attempted straight right counter from Avila misses the target. Riasco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avila defends it nicely. Avila appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Riasco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avila circles away. Riasco has a takedown stuffed. Riasco shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riasco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Riasco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riasco lands in his opponent's guard. Riasco advances to half guard. Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riasco can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riasco is working for a kimura but Avila is defending it quite comfortably.
Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avila is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riasco is working for a kimura but Avila is defending it quite comfortably.
Riasco seems to be working for a kimura but Avila defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Riasco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Avila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Avila dominated that second round. That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Avila gets caught flat footed, as Riasco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Riasco wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving. Riasco 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. Riasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Riasco trying to control but Avila is working from the bottom. Riasco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Avila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riasco has Avila in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riasco is pulling down on Avila's head. It's preventing any offense from Avila, at least for the moment. Riasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Riasco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Riasco ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Riasco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Riasco shoots and misses and Riasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Riasco. Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riasco. It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Riasco gets a takedown into half guard. Riasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avila is just riding it out for now. Riasco eventually gives up the hold. Santiago Riasco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riasco is looking for a kimura but Avila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riasco to get the leverage. Riasco is trying to work for a kimura but Avila is defending well.
Avila has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Riasco is on him like a limpet, forcing Avila back against the cage. Avila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riasco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avila sprawls well. Avila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riasco gets slowly back to his feet. Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riasco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avila swivels and escapes. Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Riasco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Riasco shoots for a takedown but Avila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Avila throws a big counter combination but Riasco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Riasco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Avila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Avila showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avila, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Avila! Oscar Avila decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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217 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leak blocks the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Quadros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quadros misses with a punch to the body.
Leak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leak crunches a lovely knee into Quadros's ribcage. Quadros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Leak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quadros is defending well for now. Leak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Quadros lands a shoulder strike. Leak lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Leak as the two fighters clinch.
Quadros blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Leak. Quadros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leak tries to clinch but Quadros moves out of range. Quadros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Leak throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Leak connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leak has closed the distance and engaged Quadros in a clinch.
Leak has a couple of punches blocked by Quadros.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quadros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Quadros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leak tightens his grip and picks Quadros up, before dumping him to the ground. Quadros manages to land in guard. Quadros kicks Leak off and gets to his feet. We've been told by Quadros's head coaches at German Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Leak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quadros avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quadros lands a nice hook to Leak's body. Leak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Quadros keeps the fight on the outside. Quadros with a jab. Quadros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Quadros.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leak scores with a push kick. Quadros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quadros clinches up with Leak and pushes him back against the cage. Leak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leak misses with the head strike.
Quadros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quadros has a couple of punches blocked by Leak.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Leak throws an elbow but it misses.
Quadros has a couple of punches blocked by Leak.
Leak missing with knees to the body.
Quadros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Leak throws a series of punches but Quadros avoids them all with ease. Quadros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quadros swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quadros manages to break the clinch.
Quadros thumps Leak with a low kick. Quadros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leak. Leak circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Quadros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leak. Quadros works on Leak's body with a couple of short punches. A knee to the head by Quadros.
Leak blocking some punches.
Leak misses with some punches.
Quadros has a couple of punches blocked by Leak.
Quadros lands an elbow just above Leak 's eye. Leak blocks the elbow strike.
Quadros managing to block the knees to the body from Leak.
Quadros lands a shot to the body. Quadros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leak backwards. Leak working some nice short punches in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Quadros misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quadros stalling the fight.
Quadros throws a punch but it's blocked by Leak. Quadros misses with a short punch on the inside. Leak takes an elbow to the forehead. Quadros digs a right hand underneath Leak's ribcage. Leak let out a lung full of air as it connected. Quadros lands a shoulder strike. Quadros lands an uppercut. Leak pushes Quadros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Quadros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Quadros just leaning against Leak, taking a breather. Quadros scores with a shoulder strike. Quadros lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Quadros blocks a body shot from Leak. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leak takes an elbow to the forehead. Leak misses with a punch to the body.
Leak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quadros throws a head kick but Leak moves out of range.
Leak unleashes a big counter combination but Quadros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Quadros swinging wildly here.
Leak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quadros is fending him off so far but Leak persists. Nope, Quadros circles away and we're back to standing. Leak wants to clinch up but Quadros keeps it at a distance. Quadros misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leak! But no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Quadros. That's going to slow Leak down. Leak sizes up Quadros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Leak throws a right and a left that Quadros avoids nicely. Leak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quadros as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quadros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leak was well out of range. Poor timing from Quadros. Quadros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Quadros misses the jab. Leak tries to counter with a clinch but Quadros shakes him off and moves away. Leak jabs Quadros to the body, keeping him at a distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Leak.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quadros misses with a looping left. Leak throws a body punch but Quadros moves out of range. Leak drops his hands momentarily and Quadros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Quadros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Leak throws a sloppy head kick and Quadros moves out of range easily. Quadros dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Quadros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leak can do to turn this around? Leak tries to clinch but Quadros is having none of it. Leak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Leak throws a head kick that Quadros semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Leak coming out on top. Quadros throws a body kick that misses. Quadros lands a nice hook to Leak's body. Leak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Quadros throws a series of punches but Leak avoids them all with ease. Leak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! A good leg kick by Quadros. Leak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Leak looks to land a combination but Quadros avoids it well. Quadros looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Leak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leak fails with a takedown attempt. Stephen Quadros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Leak. Leak is breathing heavily. Leak fails in his attempt to clinch. Leak moves out of range of the strikes. Leak wants to clinch up but Quadros keeps it at a distance. Leak throws out a leg kick but Quadros moves out of range and Leak only half commits. Quadros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leak momentarily.
Quadros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Quadros throws a nice head kick!
Quadros misses with a right hand and Leak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Quadros has Leak up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quadros. Quadros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leak wants to slow Quadros down by chopping away at his legs. Quadros misses with a leg kick letting Leak counter with a right hand. Nice jab there from Quadros. Quadros throws a nice looking combination but Leak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Quadros throws a lazy right hand but Leak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quadros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leak is rocked! Quadros circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Leak to the canvas! Leak doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Quadros keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Quadros! An out of breath Stephen Quadros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
240 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mctanned! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mctanned shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mctanned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mctanned wants to pass the guard but Latvala is keeping the position. Latvala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Latvala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mctanned not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mctanned 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. Latvala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mctanned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've been hearing that Mctanned has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Latvala keeping full guard, as Mctanned tries to pass. Latvala working for a triangle but Mctanned defends it easily.
Latvala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latvala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mctanned can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mctanned trying to control but Latvala is working from the bottom. Mctanned scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mctanned wants to control from the top but Latvala keeps moving. Mctanned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mctanned postures up and lands a big shot to Latvala's brow. Mctanned works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mctanned working the head and body with strikes. Latvala is not content to let Mctanned control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Latvala manages to get to full guard.
Mctanned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mctanned wants to control from the top but Latvala keeps moving. Mctanned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Latvala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mctanned stacks Latvala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mctanned! Latvala takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Latvala manages to get back to half guard. Latvala looking for submissions off his back. Latvala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mctanned scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Latvala won't allow Mctanned to pass to mount. Latvala is trying to get back to full guard. Mctanned wants to control but Latvala is keeping him busy. Latvala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mctanned looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Latvala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mctanned passes to full mount! Mctanned lands with some strikes. Mctanned connects with a bit shot that sees Latvala covering up! More strikes from Mctanned and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mctanned is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Mctanned! A victorious Paul Mctanned thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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