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FF XXXIX: Dorn v Klewis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darell John St Praux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Praux has chosen Feelin' Myself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darell John St Praux!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Praux connects with a crisp jab.
Schwartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Praux is looking to score with low kicks.
St Praux sizes up Schwartz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
St Praux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwartz has managed to clinch.
Schwartz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schwartz manages to end up in side control.
St Praux is looking to reverse the position.
Schwartz tries to move to mount but St Praux blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schwartz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schwartz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwartz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Praux sneaks back into half guard.
St Praux wants to control but Schwartz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Praux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Praux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Praux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Praux keeps working.
St Praux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz is trying to control. St Praux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Praux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz wants to free his trapped foot but St Praux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Praux is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwartz.
St Praux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Praux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schwartz pulls his head out easily.
Schwartz trying to control the action but St Praux is working from the bottom.
Schwartz tries to pass to full mount but St Praux defends it.
Schwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Praux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schwartz.
Schwartz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
St Praux is pressing down on Schwartz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform us that St Praux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Praux 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.
Schwartz is pushing down on St Praux's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Praux is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwartz has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Praux won't allow Schwartz to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Praux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Praux trying to control the position.
Schwartz tries to free his leg and advance position but St Praux is retaining full guard.
Schwartz connects with a couple of short punches.
St Praux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Praux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schwartz uses it to pass to side control.
Schwartz trying to control the action but St Praux is working from the bottom.
Schwartz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schwartz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Praux being controlled for a moment.
St Praux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from St Praux there.
St Praux seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwartz wants to improve his position but St Praux is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Praux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Praux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schwartz is just riding it out for now. St Praux eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darell John St Praux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schwartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Praux circles away.
St Praux sizes up Schwartz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schwartz moves into the clinch.
St Praux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz has St Praux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schwartz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending St Praux tumbling to the mat - Schwartz dives into St Praux's guard.
Schwartz won't allow St Praux to sweep him here.
St Praux keeping full guard, as Schwartz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz preventing the sweep.
St Praux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwartz defends well.
Schwartz wants to control from the top but St Praux keeps moving.
St Praux is looking to stand up but Schwartz isn't so interested in that idea.
Schwartz trying to control but St Praux is working from the bottom.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Praux is keeping the position for now.
Schwartz stopping the sweep attempt from St Praux.
Schwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but St Praux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Praux has his foot on Schwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwartz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Praux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwartz defends it easily.
Schwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but St Praux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Praux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwartz is one step ahead there.
St Praux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwartz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwartz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Praux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Darell John St Praux has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Praux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwartz manages to get himself to full guard.
Schwartz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Praux is aware though and is defending well.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but St Praux is proving a slippery customer.
St Praux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Praux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schwartz 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.
St Praux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schwartz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now St Praux has Schwartz in his guard.
St Praux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwartz's guard.
St Praux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwartz is keeping the position for now.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing St Praux from controlling successfully.
Schwartz working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz wants to sweep but no luck.
St Praux is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
St Praux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Praux swings around for an armbar but Schwartz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Praux's guard.
St Praux wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Praux looking to control.
St Praux has his foot on Schwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwartz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but St Praux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Praux trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darell John St Praux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Schwartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St Praux tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwartz checks the leg kick.
Schwartz tries to counter with a takedown but St Praux is quick to defend against it.
St Praux throws a series of punches but Schwartz avoids them all with ease.
St Praux throws a push kick but Schwartz slaps the foot to one side.
St Praux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
St Praux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from St Praux.
Schwartz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Praux sprawls well initially but Schwartz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St Praux won't allow Schwartz to pass to mount.
St Praux is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is looking to take a break and control but St Praux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Praux actively working from the bottom here.
Schwartz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to control the action but St Praux is working from the bottom.
Schwartz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St Praux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Praux wants to get back to full guard.
Schwartz trying to mount his opponent but St Praux defends it.
St Praux wants to get back to his feet.
Schwartz wants to free his trapped foot but St Praux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Praux is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Praux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schwartz works his way into side control.
Schwartz wants to control but St Praux is keeping him busy.
St Praux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Praux stops Schwartz from passing to mount.
St Praux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwartz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... St Praux is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Schwartz!
After winning the bout, Bill Schwartz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Darell John St Praux was interviewed post fight and said 'i will get back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Ferrall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shovkovskyj darts in and clinches Ferrall up against the cage.
Ferrall is trying to drag Shovkovskyj to the mat but Shovkovskyj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferrall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shovkovskyj after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrall wants a takedown.
Valentin Shovkovskyj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
Shovkovskyj has hold of one of Ferrall's legs. Ferrall is fighting the takedown attempt but Shovkovskyj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferrall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shovkovskyj dives into side control.
Ferrall is trying to buck Shovkovskyj off.
Shovkovskyj wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferrall, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj tries for a kimura but Ferrall is defending well.
Shovkovskyj is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferrall is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shovkovskyj is staying active.
Ferrall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferrall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferrall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shovkovskyj sees it coming and defends easily.
Shovkovskyj regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shovkovskyj keeping moving, preventing Ferrall from controlling successfully.
Ferrall being controlled here momentarily.
Ferrall looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrall stays in close to Shovkovskyj's body and controls the position.
Ferrall wants to pass the guard but Shovkovskyj is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferrall looking to sit in guard and control but Shovkovskyj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrall scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ferrall pulls Shovkovskyj in close to his closed guard and prevents Shovkovskyj from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferrall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shovkovskyj passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj working Ferrall over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Shovkovskyj dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shovkovskyj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferrall to the mat! Ferrall manages to get full guard.
Shovkovskyj throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrall looking for subs off his back but Shovkovskyj has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferrall trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferrall is just riding it out for now. Shovkovskyj eventually gives up the hold.
Shovkovskyj keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shovkovskyj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shovkovskyj prevents Ferrall from standing back up.
Shovkovskyj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrall can do to turn this around?
Shovkovskyj is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shovkovskyj prevents Ferrall from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferrall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shovkovskyj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferrall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shovkovskyj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shovkovskyj prevents Ferrall from getting back to his feet.
Shovkovskyj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shovkovskyj lands a couple of digs.
Ferrall wants to stand but Shovkovskyj is controlling the position.
Shovkovskyj is sitting in close to Ferrall's body. Ferrall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shovkovskyj is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shovkovskyj is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ferrall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilson Ferrall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carly Sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artyom Cheberyachko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarmiento's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Cheberyachko has chosen Percival - Sargon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carly Sarmiento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artyom Cheberyachko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheberyachko misses the shot to the body.
Sarmiento digs a good hook to Cheberyachko's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheberyachko. Sarmiento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarmiento moves forwards but Cheberyachko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheberyachko scores with a jab. Sarmiento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cheberyachko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sarmiento is rocked!
Cheberyachko drops Sarmiento with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cheberyachko follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Cheberyachko!
A relieved looking Artyom Cheberyachko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Carly Sarmiento had this to say: 'I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Bauwens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerbouchard throws a head kick that misses.
Kerbouchard blocks a jab.
Bauwens looks to throw the jab but Kerbouchard is out of range.
Kerbouchard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bauwens throws an overhand right that lands on Kerbouchard's shoulder, as Kerbouchard tries to avoid the shot.
Kerbouchard tries to clinch
and Bauwens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whack! Kerbouchard lands a heavy head kick that drops Bauwens. The ref tackles Kerbouchard to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bauwens was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Matt Kerbouchard!
Matt Kerbouchard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (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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276 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serge Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Serge Decker has been cut.
Murchison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Murchison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murchison.
Murchison drops Decker with a straight right hand, right on the button! Murchison follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdo Murchison!
Our winner, Murdo Murchison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zedd Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedd Jebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronan Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebb tries to clinch but Chantry is having none of it.
Jebb is looking to chop away at Chantry's legs.
Chantry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jebb was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantry.
Chantry misses with a few strikes there.
Jebb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Chantry.
Jebb closes the distance and clinches.
Jebb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chantry managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chantry.
A short body shot lands from Jebb as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry dodges an elbow strike from Jebb.
Chantry avoids a wild elbow strike from Jebb.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jebb lands an elbow that stopped Chantry in his tracks for a moment.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb misses with some punches.
Jebb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chantry is trying to break the clinch but Jebb is controlling him.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Jebb.
Jebb can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jebb throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Jebb has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chantry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jebb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jebb lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jebb tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Jebb back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebb missing with knees to the body.
Chantry is trying to drag Jebb to the mat but Jebb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jebb.
Chantry working hard to break the clinch.
Jebb connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ronan Chantry has been cut.
Jebb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jebb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jebb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chantry tries to break free but Jebb pushes him back against the cage.
Jebb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jebb trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebb lands a shoulder strike.
Jebb missing with knees to the body.
Jebb pushes Chantry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jebb is pressed up against the cage. Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jebb down to the mat. Jebb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zedd Jebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Chantry.
Jebb throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Chantry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chantry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jebb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jebb misses with a body kick.
Chantry sizes up Jebb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chantry misses with a series of wild punches.
Jebb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chantry is out of range.
Chantry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jebb can pounce on him.
Chantry misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry lands with a nice combination. Jebb backs away looking to recover.
Chantry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jebb moves into the clinch.
Jebb working aggressively here.
Chantry letting Jebb take a breather here.
Jebb struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Jebb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jebb throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry.
Chantry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jebb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jebb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zedd Jebb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
That's time! Jebb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chantry just misses with a punch to the body.
Chantry lands with a hook. Jebb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jebb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chantry can do to turn this around?
Jebb throws a sloppy head kick and Chantry moves out of range easily.
Chantry throws a right hand that Jebb ducks under and follows up with a left that Jebb also avoids with ease.
Jebb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chantry was well out of range. Poor timing from Jebb.
Ronan Chantry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jebb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jebb closes the distance and clinches.
Chantry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jebb is defending well.
Jebb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebb lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Jebb.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Jebb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jebb prevents it.
Chantry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zedd Jebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Chantry.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jebb.
Jebb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jebb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jebb looking to throw knees to the head but Chantry is blocking nicely.
Jebb throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jebb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chantry avoiding damage as Jebb throws knees to the body.
Jebb lands a nice elbow.
Jebb tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebb lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Ronan Chantry's cut even more.
Jebb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chantry managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb scores with a hook to the body.
Jebb misses with a knee to the head.
Chantry is trying to drag Jebb to the mat but Jebb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jebb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jebb obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebb lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebb tries to land knees in the clinch but Chantry avoids the damage to the body.
Chantry avoiding damage as Jebb throws knees to the body.
Jebb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chantry.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Jebb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jebb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chantry blocks an elbow strike from Jebb.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chantry tries to circle away but Jebb has him pinned against the cage.
Zedd Jebb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jebb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jebb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chantry.
Jebb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jebb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chantry avoids it.
Jebb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jebb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jebb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jebb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chantry's face.
The cut above Ronan Chantry's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jebb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chantry's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Jebb.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zedd Jebb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jebb tries to clinch up but Chantry circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jebb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chantry blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jebb throws an elbow but misses.
Jebb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jebb tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jebb lands a knee to the body.
Jebb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebb struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Jebb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chantry.
A short right from Jebb.
Chantry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jebb lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb lands an elbow inside.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebb connects with a knee to the head.
Jebb pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jebb working Chantry over with knees to the body.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jebb lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chantry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jebb landing knees to the body.
Jebb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ronan Chantry's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jebb landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ronan Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
Jebb tries to land knees in the clinch but Chantry avoids the damage to the body.
Jebb lands a knee to the head.
Chantry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jebb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jebb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chantry is defending well for now.
Jebb is working Chantry over against the cage.
Chantry managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Chantry can't break the clinch.
Jebb throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chantry avoids it.
Jebb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chantry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chantry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jebb can't fight it off and eventually Chantry manages to take the fight to the floor. Jebb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jebb wriggles free and stands up.
Zedd Jebb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jebb slips a jab and a cross from Chantry.
Jebb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jebb throws a body shot but no joy.
Jebb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chantry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jebb wants to clinch up but Chantry keeps it at a distance.
Chantry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jebb counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jebb. That's going to slow Chantry down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jebb was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantry.
Jebb lands with a hook. Chantry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chantry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jebb avoids the body shot from Chantry.
A little feinted left hand from Jebb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chantry misses with a two punch combination.
Jebb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chantry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jebb was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantry.
Jebb takes a swing at Chantry's ribcage but misses.
Chantry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chantry 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.
Chantry throws a shot to the body.
Jebb thuds a left hand into Chantry's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jebb.
Ronan Chantry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jebb tries to clinch but Chantry moves out of range.
Zedd Jebb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jebb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zedd Jebb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jebb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zedd Jebb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams jabs at Jones's body.
Adams works Jones's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots and misses
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Adams throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Austin Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Austin Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Adams throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Austin Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Adams jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Adams's guard.
Adams looking to control.
Adams pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Adams works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adams finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Adams didn't expect that.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Adams controlling Jones's posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Austin Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Austin Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adams finish him?!
That has opened up John Jones's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OH! Jones has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Adams smells blood and charges in for the finish! Adams unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jones sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Adams!
An out of breath Austin Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fafnir Amdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fafnir Amdahl 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fafnir Amdahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Luther!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther throws a poor cross that misses
and Amdahl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luther 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.
Amdahl wants to control but Luther is keeping him busy.
Amdahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luther wants to get back to full guard.
Amdahl is looking for a kimura here.
Amdahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amdahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amdahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luther doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amdahl.
Amdahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luther wants to get back to his feet.
Amdahl moves into full mount! Luther won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amdahl looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Luther manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amdahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luther does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luther is not content to let Amdahl control the position.
Amdahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luther is just riding it out for now. Amdahl eventually gives up the hold.
Amdahl is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Luther still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Luther has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl can't do much from the bottom here.
Luther wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amdahl keeps working.
Luther tries to advance to mount but Amdahl denies him.
Luther working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luther trying to control the position but Amdahl is working away.
Luther working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fafnir Amdahl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amdahl is defended easily by Luther.
Luther misses the shot to the body.
Amdahl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luther drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amdahl defends it well.
A slow jab from Luther misses its intended target.
Luther looks to land a right hand but Amdahl moved out of range.
Luther misses with a left hand
and Amdahl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fafnir Amdahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luther wants to stand and escape but Amdahl is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amdahl is stalling in the full guard.
Amdahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Luther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luther manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amdahl manages to get himself to full guard.
Amdahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amdahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther advances position into side control!
Amdahl struggling a bit here.
Luther tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amdahl is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luther pulls his head out easily.
Luther is pressing down on Amdahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amdahl is holding on for now.
Luther is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amdahl is just riding it out for now. Luther eventually gives up the hold.
Luther is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amdahl wants to sweep but Luther has passed to side control!
Luther working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luther is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amdahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Amdahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luther tries for a kimura but Amdahl is defending well.
Luther thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luther working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amdahl slips under a jab.
Luther closes the distance and pushes Amdahl back into the cage.
Luther misses with the head strike.
Luther swings wildly with an uppercut but Amdahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luther throws a head punch that misses.
Luther working aggressively here.
Luther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amdahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amdahl has Luther pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luther manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Luther.
Luther swings wildly with an uppercut but Amdahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with the head strike.
Luther tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amdahl's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Amdahl has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Luther throws a punch but it's blocked by Amdahl.
Luther working aggressively here.
Amdahl is trying to trip Luther. He has hold of a leg but Luther is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amdahl persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Amdahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amdahl drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luther manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amdahl has Luther in his guard.
Luther got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amdahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luther has managed to get both his arms back between Amdahl's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luther drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luther jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luther pushes down on Amdahl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luther seems to be working for a kimura but Amdahl defends the submission attempt.
Luther is looking to advance position but Amdahl won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther seems to be working for a kimura but Amdahl defends the submission attempt.
Amdahl looking for submissions off his back.
Amdahl trying to hold on to Luther's head to control him but Luther postures up.
Luther is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amdahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luther.
Luther is looking for a kimura but Amdahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luther to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amdahl trying to control but Luther postures up.
Luther is looking to advance position but Amdahl won't allow it.
Amdahl wants to improve his position but Luther is controlling well.
Luther wants to control but Amdahl is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amdahl actively working from the bottom here.
Amdahl wants to improve his position but Luther is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Luther!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes into the arena with 8 Mile blaring out of the sound system. Ruslan Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell clinches.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
Magomedov stalls.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Magomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
A short left from Powell.
Powell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Powell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell lands a big right hand that drops Magomedov! The killer instinct kicks in and Powell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Powell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
A very excited looking Jimi Powell 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Myron Klewis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myron Klewis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Dorn. Those never looked like landing.
Klewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorn swivels and escapes.
Klewis looks for a takedown but Dorn sprawls well.
Dorn misses with an uppercut. Klewis saw that one coming.
Klewis tries for a takedown but Dorn circles away easily
and Dorn comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Klewis stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Dorn is on him like rabid pit bull! Klewis slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dorn!
Ivan Dorn retains his super heavyweight title!
The defeated Myron Klewis had this to say: 'I don't know what to say.'.
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