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HFC 223 Whiplash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Yanenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emil Yanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates throws a hook but Yanenko avoids it easily.
Yanenko dives in and scores a takedown into Socrates's guard.
Yanenko trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Yanenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Socrates wants to stand but Yanenko is controlling the position.
Yanenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yanenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socrates wants to stand and escape but Yanenko is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Yanenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yanenko advances position into side control!
Yanenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Socrates's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Socrates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yanenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Socrates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socrates is pushing Yanenko's head away, looking to escape. Yanenko manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanenko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Socrates is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Yanenko!
A very excited looking Emil Yanenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robillard comes to the cage accompanied by Orelsan - Bada Bing. Justice Naruhodo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice Naruhodo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhodo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robillard can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robillard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naruhodo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robillard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naruhodo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naruhodo 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.
Robillard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naruhodo's sensitive parts.
Robillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Naruhodo circles away.
Robillard is looking to clinch.
Robillard tries to clinch up but Naruhodo circles away and keeps his distance.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naruhodo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naruhodo misses with a hook.
Robillard drops his hands momentarily and Naruhodo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Dominik Robillard has been cut.
Robillard rushes Naruhodo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch.
Robillard tries to clinch there but Naruhodo circles away.
Robillard darts in trying to clinch
and Naruhodo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naruhodo trying to control the position but Robillard is working away.
The ground and pound from Naruhodo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Naruhodo stalls from top position.
Robillard defending against the ground and pound.
Robillard is trying to get back to his feet.
Naruhodo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Robillard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Naruhodo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Naruhodo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robillard is trying to buck Naruhodo off.
Naruhodo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robillard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Naruhodo.
Robillard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naruhodo is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robillard is rocked!
Naruhodo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Robillard looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Naruhodo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
Justice Naruhodo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dory Raly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendo Yanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dory Raly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendo Yanar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yanar misses with a leg kick
and Raly counters with a straight right hand.
Yanar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yanar avoids the head kick by Raly.
Yanar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raly tests Yanar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yanar throws out the jab.
Raly wants to land a leg kick but Yanar is out of range.
Raly blocks a jab.
Yanar misses with an uppercut.
As Yanar backs away, Raly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Raly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raly throws the left hand but Yanar avoids the punch easily.
Yanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yanar throws a body punch but Raly moves out of range.
Raly connects with a crisp jab.
Yanar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raly.
A head kick by Yanar misses
and Raly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kendo Yanar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanar pushes Raly up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Raly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yanar wants a takedown.
Yanar blocks a body shot from Raly.
Yanar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raly after a bit of a struggle.
Raly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yanar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dory Raly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Raly scores with a shoulder strike.
Yanar blocks a body shot from Raly.
Raly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yanar or not.
Raly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yanar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raly prevents it.
Raly can't find room to land a body shot as Yanar controls the action.
Raly lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yanar fails to land.
Yanar looking for a takedown.
Raly manages to break the clinch.
Yanar misses the shot to the body.
Yanar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raly connects with a single shot there.
Raly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yanar throws a body punch but Raly moves out of range.
Yanar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raly.
Yanar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yanar doesn't manage to clinch there - Raly circles away.
Raly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yanar throws a leg kick
letting Raly counter with a right hand.
Raly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yanar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raly throws a front kick that sends Yanar stumbling back into the cage.
Yanar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raly throws a head kick that half lands.
Raly lands a two punch combo.
Yanar misses with a double jab.
Raly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yanar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yanar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Raly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raly moves out of range as Yanar strikes.
A combination from Raly does no damage.
And Yanar tries to counter it with a takedown but Raly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raly staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Raly misses the target.
Yanar throws a looping overhand right but Raly ducks down to avoid it.
Yanar moves into the clinch successfully.
Yanar gets through Raly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yanar takes one on the button.
Raly misses with a straight right.
Yanar scores with a punch to the head.
Raly misses with the combination.
Yanar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yanar cracks Raly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Raly finds it's way through Yanar's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar shoots in but Raly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raly thows a body kick. Yanar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the body from Yanar misses
and Raly counters with a leg kick.
Yanar misses with a jab to the body
and Raly counters with a straight right hand.
Raly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yanar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raly was well out of range. Poor timing from Yanar.
Yanar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raly's waist but Raly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yanar off to one side.
Yanar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yanar moves forwards but Raly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yanar moves out of range as Raly strikes.
Raly connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raly lands a jab.
Yanar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yanar moves out of range as Raly strikes.
Raly thumps Yanar with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dory Raly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yanar tries to clinch up but Raly circles away and keeps his distance.
Raly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raly. Yanar shrugs it off though.
Raly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raly scores with a nice body kick.
Yanar is looking to clinch.
Yanar moves out of range of the strikes.
Yanar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raly swinging wildly here.
Yanar wants to counter the offense by Raly and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Yanar misses.
Yanar throws a hook to the side of Raly's head but Raly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yanar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raly.
Yanar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yanar misses with a low kick.
Yanar misses with a hook.
Raly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yanar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raly misses with a looping right.
Raly throws a low kick, looking for Yanar's leg but Yanar calmly moves out of range.
Yanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yanar looks to land a right hand but Raly moved out of range.
Raly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yanar can do to turn this around?
Raly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yanar shoots in but Raly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yanar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yanar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raly cracks Yanar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yanar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yanar tries to clinch but Raly is having none of it.
Raly dips to his left and cracks Yanar with an uppercut!
Yanar wants to clinch up but Raly keeps it at a distance.
Raly lands a jab to the head.
Yanar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Raly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yanar has a takedown stuffed.
Dory Raly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Yanar.
Yanar with a nice cross.
Raly jabs Yanar right on the nose. Yanar blinks but takes it well.
Yanar looks for a takedown but Raly sprawls well.
Raly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yanar just manages to avoid it.
Raly keeps Yanar at a distance using the push kick.
Yanar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yanar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Raly is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yanar.
Yanar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yanar stalks Raly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raly's face. Raly staggers backwards, shaken.
Raly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raly.
Raly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raly throws a head kick that half lands.
Raly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Raly. That snapped Yanar's head back.
Raly throws a series of punches but Yanar moves out of range.
Yanar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dory Raly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raly slips under a jab.
Raly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yanar's calf.
Raly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar throws a poor cross that misses
and Raly counters with a nice uppercut.
Yanar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raly.
Yanar moves in looking to clinch but Raly pushes him off.
Raly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yanar just manages to avoid it.
Raly catches Yanar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yanar forces Raly back against the cage and clinches.
Yanar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raly blocking some punches.
Yanar blocking some punches.
Raly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yanar is working for takedown but Raly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raly tries to work over Yanar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Yanar.
Raly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yanar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raly can't find room to land a body shot as Yanar controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yanar.
Raly manages to break the clinch.
Yanar 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.
Dory Raly dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yanar in his tracks.
Yanar misses with a combination
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raly misses with an uppercut. Yanar saw that one coming.
Yanar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yanar dives in for a single leg takedown but Raly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raly throws a combination. Yanar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yanar.
Raly lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Raly.
Raly misses with the combination.
Raly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raly slips a jab and a cross from Yanar.
Yanar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly lands with a right hand.
Raly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yanar.
Dory Raly is winning the standup battle so far.
Yanar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raly lands with a hook. Yanar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yanar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raly throws a one two combo.
Raly slips a straight right by Yanar.
Raly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yanar. Raly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raly misses with a head kick.
Raly stalks Yanar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yanar's face. Yanar staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raly lands a glancing blow to the side of Yanar's head.
Raly throws a nice looking combination but Yanar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raly scores with a punch to the head.
Yanar lands with a good body shot.
Raly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yanar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kendo Yanar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanar misses with a looping left.
Raly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raly connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Raly there.
Yanar swings for the body but Raly moves out of range.
Yanar throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raly, right into the meat.
Raly with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raly.
Yanar throws a right hand that Raly ducks under and follows up with a left that Raly also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Yanar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raly slips a jab from Yanar.
The crowd cheers as Raly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yanar doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Raly as he connects with a hook.
Yanar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raly to score with a decent uppercut.
Raly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yanar.
Raly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yanar.
Yanar is looking to clinch but Raly is avoiding it.
Yanar swings widly with a right hand
and Raly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raly cracks Yanar with an open hand slap.
Raly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Raly tenderised Yanar's leg. Yanar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yanar throws an off balance right hand
and Raly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yanar misses with a shot to the body
and Raly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yanar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Raly catches Yanar right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dory Raly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yanar takes a step back to recover.
Raly thows a body kick. Yanar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raly moves away.
Raly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yanar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raly connects with a nice looking jab.
Raly feints a jab promting Yanar to slip. Raly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yanar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yanar misses with a looping right.
Raly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raly thumps Yanar with a low kick.
Yanar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raly moves out of range as Yanar strikes.
Raly with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yanar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Raly counter with a right hand.
Yanar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raly throws a series of strikes that have Yanar backpedaling.
Yanar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dory Raly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raly 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dory Raly!
After winning the bout, Dory Raly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Zangief comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Own It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ric Landeverde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
147 lbs
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30
148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zangief dodges the punch combination from Landeverde.
Zangief slips a jab and a cross from Landeverde.
Donk. Landeverde catches Zangief right on the button with a cross.
Zangief lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Landeverde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Zangief does no damage.
Zangief moves into the clinch.
Landeverde takes an elbow to the forehead.
Landeverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zangief tries to clinch but Landeverde moves out of range.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landeverde fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Landeverde checks a leg kick.
Zangief clinches up with Landeverde and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Landeverde avoids a wild elbow strike from Zangief.
Zangief lands with a short shot to the head.
Zangief throws a punch but it's blocked by Landeverde.
Zangief scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zangief working aggressively here.
Zangief with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Landeverde blocks the elbow strike.
Zangief lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zangief just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landeverde's brow.
Zangief gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Landeverde.
Zangief throws an elbow but it misses.
Zangief leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Zangief.
Zangief lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Landeverde backwards.
Zangief tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Landeverde working hard to break the clinch.
Zangief tries to land a knee to the head but Landeverde blocks with his arms.
Landeverde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zangief.
Zangief tries to land a knee to the head but Landeverde blocks with his arms.
Zangief just leaning against Landeverde, taking a breather.
Landeverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zangief lands an elbow inside that Landeverde shrugs off.
Zangief lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Landeverde backwards.
Zangief pushes off an throws an elbow but Landeverde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landeverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zangief wants to clinch.
Landeverde lands a high kick!
Zangief fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.
As Zangief looks to move away, Landeverde throws a big counter combo bu Zangief just gets out of the way.
Zangief cracks Landeverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zangief stuffs the takedown attempt from Landeverde. Landeverde gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Landeverde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief drives through and clinches with Landeverde against the cage.
Zangief looking to stall.
Zangief tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Landeverde avoids it.
Landeverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zangief.
Zangief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zangief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zangief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Landeverde.
Zangief appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Landeverde.
Zangief connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Zangief tries a head kick but it misses.
Zangief steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde.
Oooh a lovely combination from Landeverde sends Zangief down but not out. Landeverde dives into side control looking to finish.
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief pushes Landeverde away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Landeverde gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zangief is still in real trouble! Can Landeverde finish him?
Zangief tries to bench press Landeverde off him but Landeverde keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Zangief 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.
Nice defenses there by Zangief.
Zangief avoids the head kick by Landeverde.
Landeverde pounces like a tiger and cracks Zangief with a vicious hook! Zangief is down but not out! Landeverde follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Travis Zangief had this to say: 'I thought I had this one in the bag, but my opponent surprised me tonight. Props to him'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Breneman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Breneman had a free shot at his head there.
Breneman misses with a low kick.
Breneman throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Breneman throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Breneman sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Breneman is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breneman is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breneman is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Breneman wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breneman is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breneman defending well though.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breneman controlling the position for now.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breneman's head.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breneman wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is looking to advance position but Breneman won't allow it.
Breneman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breneman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Breneman defending well.
Breneman trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breneman is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breneman is holding on to half guard well.
Jones with the ground and pound but Breneman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Breneman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Breneman!
Breneman preventing the sweep.
Breneman controlling from the top position.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breneman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breneman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breneman controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Breneman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breneman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breneman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breneman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breneman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breneman is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Breneman jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Breneman lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Breneman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Clyde Jones has been cut.
Breneman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Breneman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Breneman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Breneman's waist but Breneman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Breneman throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Breneman misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Breneman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Breneman sprawls well. Breneman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Breneman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breneman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Breneman thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Breneman shows good takedown defense.
Breneman lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breneman takes the fight into the clinch.
Breneman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Breneman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Breneman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Breneman manages to break the clinch.
Breneman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but Breneman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clyde Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Breneman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Breneman finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Breneman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jones out cold! What a finish! Breneman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Breneman!
A relieved looking Adam Breneman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahokas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ...Baby one more time!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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35
288 lbs
29 - 16 - 1 |
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32
287 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwoski throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Karwoski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahokas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karwoski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Karwoski's corner calls for a 1-2. Karwoski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahokas blocks a head kick by Karwoski.
Karwoski misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Ahokas misses with a straight left.
Karwoski throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karwoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karwoski takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Kirk Karwoski has been cut.
Ahokas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski lands a body shot.
Karwoski blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Karwoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karwoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas swings for the body but Karwoski moves out of range.
Karwoski takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ahokas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahokas lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Karwoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas swats away the attempt to clinch by Karwoski.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Karwoski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karwoski wants it to stay on the feet.
Ahokas throws a jab when Karwoski was well out of range.
Karwoski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Ahokas is looking to wear down Karwoski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Karwoski lands.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahokas tries to move into range but Karwoski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karwoski cracks the inside of Ahokas's front leg.
Karwoski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahokas counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Karwoski.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Karwoski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karwoski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahokas counters with a right hand to the body.
Karwoski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahokas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karwoski throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Karwoski throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Karwoski finds it's way through Ahokas's defenses.
Karwoski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski feints and then cracks Ahokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahokas down.
Ahokas takes one to the side of the head.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Karwoski throws a head kick but Ahokas moves out of range.
Karwoski clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Karwoski.
Ahokas is stalling here.
Karwoski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahokas avoids a wild elbow strike from Karwoski.
Karwoski lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Karwoski lands a nice elbow.
Ahokas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karwoski up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karwoski fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski pushes Ahokas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karwoski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karwoski misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahokas looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwoski lands a left hand.
Karwoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike from Karwoski.
Karwoski tries to throw a body punch but Ahokas avoids it by throwing Karwoski back against the cage.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike from Karwoski.
Ahokas blocks an elbow strike from Karwoski.
Karwoski lands a nice uppercut.
Karwoski pushes Ahokas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karwoski up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ahokas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karwoski throws a combination. Ahokas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karwoski throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Karwoski is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karwoski! But no joy.
Karwoski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karwoski.
Karwoski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karwoski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski lands a high kick!
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karwoski moves away.
Karwoski connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwoski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karwoski lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ahokas. Beautiful body shot.
Karwoski avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karwoski avoids it really well and circles away.
Karwoski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahokas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas with a nice head shot there.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Karwoski is keeping the position.
Ahokas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karwoski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahokas throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahokas working some strikes from top position.
Ahokas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahokas trying to control but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
Ahokas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karwoski's head.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karwoski wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karwoski seems keen to control Ahokas's posture.
Ahokas landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas works over Karwoski with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahokas postures up and lands a big shot to Karwoski's brow.
Karwoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
Karwoski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas trying to control but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
Karwoski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Ahokas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahokas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahokas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahokas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karwoski's head.
Karwoski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahokas is controlling him.
Ahokas throwing strikes from guard but Karwoski blocks nicely.
Karwoski looking for a sweep. Not yet Karwoski, not yet.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas throwing strikes from guard but Karwoski blocks nicely.
Karwoski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Karwoski misses with an uppercut.
Karwoski lands a really nice looking cross but Ahokas seems unphased.
Ahokas cracks a nice hook into Karwoski's ribs.
Karwoski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karwoski misses with a straight right.
Kirk Karwoski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karwoski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahokas or perhaps it was just good defense by Karwoski, which made it look bad.
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Karwoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Karwoski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Karwoski.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karwoski manages to avoid it.
Karwoski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karwoski misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karwoski tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas lands an elbow.
Ahokas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ahokas working the ground and pound.
Juha Ahokas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahokas scoring with punches and elbows.
Ahokas lands a few punches from side control.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Karwoski is working away.
Karwoski tries to improve position but can't.
Karwoski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ahokas controls the position.
Ahokas working away.
Karwoski defending against the ground and pound.
Karwoski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ahokas connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karwoski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Karwoski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karwoski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karwoski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ahokas working the head and body with strikes.
Ahokas lands a strong strike to the head of Karwoski. That's dazed him! Ahokas looking to finish here. Karwoski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ahokas lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Post fight, Juha Ahokas stared into the camera and said 'Sucker!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kongos- Come with me now. Haas has chosen Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trey Golden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Golden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dahl Haas!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Golden slips under a jab.
Haas throws a leg kick but Golden moved away.
Golden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Haas tenderised Golden's leg. Golden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Golden.
It looked like Golden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haas.
Haas walks into a left hand.
Haas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haas stops Golden from standing up.
Golden wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Trey Golden has been cut.
Haas shoots and misses
and Golden counters with a right hand to the body.
Golden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haas.
Haas misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golden.
Trey Golden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haas cracks Golden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haas has his takedown stuffed
and Golden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golden slips a straight right by Haas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Golden.
Haas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Golden on his heels. He'll look to pass Golden's guard now, I'm sure.
Golden has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Haas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
I was talking to Golden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golden is trying to break the clinch but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Haas struggles to land a body shot inside as Golden controls his hands.
Haas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haas pulls guard effortlessly.
Haas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Haas is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haas misses with a low kick as Golden jumps back.
Golden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haas doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice combo by Haas! Oh, that's hurt him - Golden falls to the canvas and Haas follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golden wants to get back to his feet.
Haas cracks Golden with a big right hand but Golden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Haas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Golden defending against the ground and pound.
Golden pushes Haas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Haas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Golden tries to escape but Haas is in control.
Haas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golden is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haas tries to move to mount but Golden blocks the move with his legs.
Haas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Golden taking a bit of punishment here - Haas scoring with strikes.
Golden throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Haas fails to land the takedown.
Golden thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dahl Haas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Golden's cut.
That's time! Golden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haas lands a glancing blow to the side of Golden's head.
Golden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haas, as that shot connected.
Golden is rocked!
Trey Golden's cut is getting worse.
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Haas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haas moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golden blocks an uppercut.
Haas tries a body shot but Golden blocks it.
Haas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Golden thinks about countering with a head kick.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Golden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Golden.
Haas throws a leg kick but Golden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Golden is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haas throws a combination. Golden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haas tests Golden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Golden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haas misses with an uppercut.
Golden seems to have got his legs back now.
Golden moves away from the strike by Haas.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Haas misses.
Haas swinging wildly here.
Haas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golden counters with a leg kick.
Golden slips a jab from Haas.
Golden throws a quick counter head kick but Haas was just out of range.
Haas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golden throwing a counter right hand but Haas manages to avoid it.
Golden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden is trying to get back to his feet.
Golden is holding Haas down, trying to stall.
Golden seems a little lost for a moment, as Haas dominates the positioning.
Haas wants to control but Golden is keeping him busy.
Haas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Golden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Golden pushes Haas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dahl Haas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haas misses with the ground and pound.
Haas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Golden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
The ground and pound from Haas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Golden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Golden tries to buck Haas off but Haas is having none of it.
Haas lands a nice forearm strike.
Haas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golden keeps working.
Golden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Haas tries for a kimura but Golden is defending well.
Golden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dahl Haas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Golden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golden moves away.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golden moves away.
Golden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golden avoids the body shot from Haas.
Golden throws a big counter combination but Haas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Golden throws a hook but Haas blocks it.
Dahl Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golden throws a low kick but Haas moves out of range easily.
Haas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golden throws a head kick that misses.
Haas throws a leg kick but Golden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Golden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golden manages to avoid it.
Golden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golden's waist but Golden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haas off to one side.
Haas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haas is defended easily by Golden.
A slow jab from Haas misses its intended target.
Golden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haas fails with the takedown.
Trey Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dahl Haas.
Haas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haas swings for the body but Golden moves out of range.
Golden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Haas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haas scores with a sloppy right hand. Golden should have avoided that one.
Haas tries to clinch but Golden is having none of it.
Haas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGolden.
Golden defending well as Haas loads up on a big left hand.
Haas misses with a takedown attempt
and Golden counters with a nice uppercut.
Golden scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Golden. No joy for Haas on that attempt.
Golden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Golden slaps away a takedown attempt from Haas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golden throws a big counter combination but Haas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Golden checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Golden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haas shoots in looking for a takedown but Golden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Golden thinks about countering with a body kick.
Trey Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haas just manages to avoid it.
Golden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Haas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Golden.
Haas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Golden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from Haas is predictable there
and Golden counters with a head kick that wobbles Haas - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Golden sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Golden!
Trey Golden 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 Djoser Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djoser Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Degrizz clinches.
Degrizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rei avoids the damage to the body.
Degrizz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rei's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Degrizz or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei struggles to land a body shot inside as Degrizz controls his hands.
Rei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degrizzs head.
Rei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei lands with a left to the head.
Degrizz misses with an elbow over the top.
Rei scores with a shot to the side of Degrizz's head.
Degrizz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Degrizz throws an elbow that misses.
Degrizz blocking some punches.
A short right from Rei on the inside.
Degrizz stalling the fight.
Rei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rei blocks an elbow strike from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rei - that landed with a thud.
Rei lands a right hand.
Degrizz missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Degrizz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rei's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rei scores with a shoulder strike.
Rei breaks the clinch.
Rei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Degrizz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rei sets himself, and Degrizz steps forward looking for the clinch! Rei avoids it this time.
Rei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Degrizz.
Degrizz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rei defends it well.
Djoser Rei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rei as Degrizz shoots in.
Rei is looking to counter punch.
Rei tries to keep at a distance but Degrizz has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Degrizz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rei misses with some punches.
Rei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djoser Rei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rei wants to slow Degrizz down by chopping away at his legs.
Rei dips to his left and cracks Degrizz with an uppercut!
Degrizz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Rei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Degrizz tries to clinch but Rei is having none of it.
Rei is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz takes one to the side of the head.
Degrizz swings widly with a right hand
and Degrizz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rei misses with a low kick as Degrizz jumps back.
Degrizz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Degrizz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Degrizz is looking for the big counter here.
Rei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good work by Degrizz as he checks the leg kick.
Degrizz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws an off balance right hand
and Rei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djoser Rei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Degrizz tries to move into range but Rei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
enabling Rei to counter with a crisp jab.
Rei throws a body punch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Rei misses with an uppercut. Degrizz saw that one coming.
Rei jabs Degrizz right on the nose. Degrizz blinks but takes it well.
Djoser Rei is winning the standup battle so far.
Rei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Degrizz circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei feints and then cracks Degrizz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Degrizz down.
Degrizz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Degrizz can do to turn this around?
Rei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range.
Rei catches Degrizz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Degrizz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Degrizz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rei jabs at Degrizz's body.
Rei throws a looping overhand right but Degrizz ducks down to avoid it.
Rei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz misses with a takedown
and Rei counters with a crisp one two that drops Degrizz! Rei thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Degrizz to his feet! Degrizz is in big trouble!
Degrizz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei lands a slapping body shot.
Degrizz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rei counters with a left to the body.
Degrizz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rei sprawls well. Rei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Degrizz gets slowly back to his feet.
Rei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Degrizz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
Rei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Degrizz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Degrizz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Degrizz tries to clinch but Rei moves away
and Rei counters with a nice leg kick.
Degrizz checks the leg kick.
Degrizz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Degrizz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Degrizz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz walks into a straight right hand from Rei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rei.
Rei scores with a nice head shot.
Rei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Degrizz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rei finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz moves into the clinch successfully.
Degrizz lands a knee to the head.
Degrizz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degrizzs head.
Rei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rei misses with a low kick as Degrizz jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Degrizz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rei scores with a jab. Degrizz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djoser Rei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rei pounces like a tiger and cracks Degrizz with a vicious hook! Degrizz is down but not out! Rei follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Djoser Rei!
Djoser Rei 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 Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gene Sarazen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen swats away the attempt to clinch by Binay.
Binay tries to clinch up
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Binay throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Binay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binay misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Sarazen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Binay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarazen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay scores with a nice right hand.
Sarazen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarazen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sarazen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen lands an overhand right.
Sarazen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarazen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarazen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sarazen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Binay at a distance.
Sarazen scores with a hook.
Gene Sarazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarazen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Sarazen.
Binay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Binay throws an overhand right that lands on Sarazen's shoulder, as Sarazen tries to avoid the shot.
Sarazen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binay moves away from the strike by Sarazen.
Binay throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binay lands a head shot.
Sarazen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Binay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarazen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binay.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Binay throws an off balance right hand
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Binay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Binay misses with a hook to the body
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Sarazen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Binay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sarazen lands with an overhand left.
Sarazen cracks Binay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Binay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Binay throws a lazy right hand but Sarazen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Binay.
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Sarazen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarazen tries to score with a low kick but Binay moves his leg out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Binay.
Binay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Binay.
A little jabbing left from Sarazen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Binay wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Binay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Binay.
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Binay throws a looping overhand right but Sarazen ducks down to avoid it.
Sarazen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Binay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay throws a big shot that misses.
Sarazen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Binay throws a series of punches but Sarazen avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Binay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay wants to clinch.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Binay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen lands a jab.
Binay's corner calls for a 1-2. Binay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
That's time! Binay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Binay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binay lands a nice shot that snaps Sarazen's head back.
Sarazen swats away the attempt to clinch by Binay.
Sarazen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarazen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sarazen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarazen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Binay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Binay takes a swing at Sarazen's ribcage but misses.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Binay off the cage and back into range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Binay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sarazen blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay checks a leg kick nicely.
Sarazen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarazen scores with a decent looking hook.
Binay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binay misses with a wild body shot.
Binay 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.
Sarazen thumps Binay with a low kick.
Binay throws a hook to the side of Sarazen's head but Sarazen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarazen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sarazen scores with a nice strike.
Sarazen blocks a head kick by Binay.
Binay clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Binay.
Sarazen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarazen.
Sarazen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Binay.
Binay moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Binay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sarazen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Binay scores with a shot to the side of Sarazen's head.
Sarazen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Binay.
Sarazen is trying to break free.
Binay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binay lands an elbow just above Sarazen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay lands an elbow inside.
Sarazen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarazen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binay on the side of the head.
Binay misses with a jab to the body
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarazen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Binay slips a jab and a cross from Sarazen.
Sarazen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay.
Sarazen throws out a counter right but Binay avoids it with no problem.
Binay defending well as Sarazen loads up on a big left hand.
Sarazen misses with a looping left.
Binay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarazen unleashes a big counter combination but Binay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Binay throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarazen counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Binay's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Binay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarazen's head backwards.
Sarazen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Binay's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binay blocks a jab.
Binay sizes up Sarazen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Binay.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Binay.
Binay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarazen looks to land a left hand but Binay moved out of range nicely.
Sarazen lands with a cross.
Binay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gene Sarazen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Binay jabs Sarazen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarazen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Binay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarazen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarazen looks to land a right hand but Binay moved out of range.
Sarazen moves out of range as Binay strikes.
Sarazen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Binay tries to clinch but Sarazen is having none of it.
Sarazen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Binay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay misses with a wild combination.
Binay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Binay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarazen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Sarazen misses.
Binay wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Binay misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Binay. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Binay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Binay wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Binay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Sarazen lands a glancing blow to the side of Binay's head.
Binay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarazen at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarazen.
Binay scores with a nice head shot.
Gene Sarazen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binay moves away from the strike by Sarazen.
A counter left hand to the body from Binay misses its target.
Binay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarazen circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarazen throws a hook but Binay avoids it easily.
Binay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Sarazen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen thumps Binay with a low kick.
Binay tries to clinch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Good work by Binay as he checks the leg kick.
Binay throwing a counter right hand but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Binay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Binay missing with a left hand there. Sarazen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarazen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Binay misses with an uppercut.
Sarazen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Binay drives through and clinches with Sarazen against the cage.
Sarazen blocks an elbow strike.
Binay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Binay has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Binay tries a knee to the head but Sarazen blocks it.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sarazen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Binay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sarazen backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binay.
Binay misses with a punch to the body.
Sarazen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binay presses Sarazen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Binay connects with a knee to the head.
Binay missing with knees to the body.
Sarazen blocks the elbow strike.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Binay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sarazen backwards.
Binay misses with a body punch.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Sarazen blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sarazen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sarazen connects with a leg kick. Binay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarazen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Binay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Binay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Binay misses.
Binay throws a body shot but no joy.
Binay throws the left hand but Sarazen avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarazen, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binay.
Binay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarazen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Binay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarazen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarazen lunges at Binay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Binay's hand.
Binay clinches up against the cage.
Binay has a couple of punches blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarazen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarazen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Binay tries for a takedown but Sarazen circles away easily
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Binay misses with a head kick.
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!
Binay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarazen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Binay.
Binay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Binay moves in looking to clinch but Sarazen pushes him off.
Sarazen lands the left hand.
Binay staying out of range there.
Binay is looking to counter the offense by Sarazen and move into the clinch.
Binay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay is looking to clinch.
Sarazen tries a quick counter leg kick but Binay is wise to it.
Binay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Binay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarazen.
Binay looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen lands with a nice body punch.
Sarazen avoids the body shot from Binay.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Binay misses.
Binay misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay throws the left hand but Sarazen avoids the punch easily.
Sarazen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay.
Binay 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.
Binay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Binay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarazen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Binay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarazen.
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Binay as he checks the leg kick.
Binay lands a jab to Sarazen's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sarazen missing with a left hand there. Binay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarazen, right into the meat.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarazen! But no joy.
Binay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Binay.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Sarazen.
Sarazen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarazen.
Binay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay misses with a body shot
and Sarazen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Binay thinking.
Binay moves out of range of the strikes.
Binay misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarazen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarazen thumps Binay with a low kick.
Sarazen throws a hook but Binay blocks it.
Binay lands a two punch combo.
Binay throws out a loose jab but Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binay misses with the combination.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarazen stalks Binay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Binay's face. Binay staggers backwards, shaken.
Binay walks into a stiff left hand from Sarazen.
Mario Jose Binay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene Sarazen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Binay moves out of range.
Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Binay.
Sarazen catches Binay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binay tries to clinch
and Sarazen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sarazen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Binay.
Binay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Binay throws a head kick but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Binay if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Sarazen.
A big right from Binay misses.
Sarazen moves out of range as Binay strikes.
Binay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarazen swats away the attempt to clinch by Binay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen avoids the body shot from Binay.
Decent striking displayed by Sarazen there.
Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Binay.
Binay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarazen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Binay under the eye.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Binay.
Binay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarazen misses with a double jab
and Sarazen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay misses with a looping left.
Sarazen throws a counter combo.
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binay throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Binay throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarazen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sarazen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Binay with that takedown attempt.
Sarazen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarazen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Sarazen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarazen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Gene Sarazen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem- Not Afraid. Sam Crow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berdich.
Berdich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berdich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berdich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berdich dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Berdich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berdich lands in his opponent's guard.
Berdich advances position into side control!
Berdich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
Berdich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berdich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Berdich tries for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
Crow dodges the ground and pound from Berdich.
Berdich 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow defending against the ground and pound.
Berdich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
Berdich controlling the position from side mount.
Crow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berdich is controlling him well.
Berdich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crow keeps working.
Berdich swings around for an armbar but Crow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berdich's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crow wanted to stand there but Berdich had control of the position.
Berdich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crow defends it easily.
Crow wants to stand but Berdich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berdich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berdich trying to control the position.
Crow wants to stand but Berdich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berdich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berdich has a closed guard, preventing Crow from standing up.
Berdich looking to control.
Berdich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crow is looking to stand up but Berdich won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdich wants to sweep here but Crow controlling him for the moment.
Crow is looking to stand up but Berdich won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdich or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Crow is looking for the big counter here.
Berdich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berdich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berdich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Berdich ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow looks to land a combination but Berdich avoids it well.
Berdich shoots in and bounces Crow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berdich throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich pushing down on Crow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berdich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berdich.
Berdich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow tries to kick Berdich off in order to stand up. Berdich Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crow parries the strikes from Berdich easily there. Berdich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crow to escape.
Berdich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crow keeps working.
Berdich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow stops Berdich from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berdich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berdich.
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berdich.
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berdich.
Berdich scoring with punches and elbows.
Berdich tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to buck Berdich off.
The strikes coming from Berdich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berdich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berdich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berdich cracks Crow with a big right hand but Crow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berdich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berdich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berdich trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crow jabs at Berdich's body.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Crow lands a two punch combo.
Berdich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crow as he avoids it easily.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berdich.
Berdich tries for a takedown but Crow circles away easily
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdich or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Berdich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
Berdich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berdich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Berdich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich misses with a takedown
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Berdich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a huge left! Berdich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crow isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Berdich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Crow!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Crow waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
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