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EVOLUTION 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Bohard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lukas Bohard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot tries to clinch up but Bohard circles away and keeps his distance.
Prevot works over Bohard's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Lukas Bohard has been cut.
Bohard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prevot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bohard is in Prevot's guard.
Bohard controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohard is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Prevot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bohard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohard forces Prevot back against the cage and clinches.
Prevot has had enough of the clinch but Bohard keeps him there for the moment.
Prevot breaks from the clinch.
Bohard moves into range and clinches up with Prevot.
Bohard stalling in the clinch.
Bohard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bohard manages to end up in side control.
Bohard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bohard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohard working the body and head with strikes.
Prevot 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prevot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prevot seems a little lost for a moment, as Bohard dominates the positioning.
Prevot taking a bit of punishment here - Bohard scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prevot is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Bohard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prevot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bohard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Bohard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Bohard's cut.
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.
Bohard takes the fight into the clinch.
Prevot is struggling to control the position.
Prevot wants to stall.
Prevot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prevot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohard has him pressed against the cage.
Bohard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prevot has had enough of the clinch but Bohard keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot pulls Bohard into guard.
Prevot wants to hit a switch here but Bohard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Prevot there!
Bohard landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bohard scoring with strikes but Prevot is staying in there.
Bohard controlling from mount.
Bohard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bohard content just to control the position here.
Lukas Bohard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohard prevents Prevot from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prevot wants to hold on but Bohard pushes him away.
Bohard unloading with bombs!
Bohard controlling the position easily from mount.
Bohard lands a heavy elbow.
Bohard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Prevot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prevot manages to get himself to full guard.
Prevot is trying to control the position but Bohard postures up.
Bohard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bohard is in close to Prevot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bohard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bohard landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prevot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bohard throws an elbow that misses. Prevot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bohard's guard. Nice move by Prevot!
Bohard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bohard pulls Prevot in to control the position.
Prevot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohard looking for a guillotine here but Prevot defends easily.
Prevot looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Bohard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Bohard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bohard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prevot's half guard.
Prevot wants to improve his position but Bohard is controlling well.
Bohard trying to mount his opponent but Prevot defends it.
Bohard is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bohard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bohard there.
Bohard trying to pass the guard but Prevot defending well.
Prevot is concentrating on defense, preventing Bohard from advancing position.
Bohard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prevot to regain full guard.
Prevot is adopting a defensive guard.
Bohard landing with the ground and pound.
Lukas Bohard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prevot manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Prevot trying to land knees to the body.
Prevot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prevot looks to land a combination. Bohard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Prevot tries to keep at a distance but Bohard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bohard breaks from the clinch.
Bohard avoids the body shot from Prevot.
Prevot throws a series of punches but Bohard moves out of range.
It looked like Bohard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lukas Bohard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Prevot misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohard dives in and scores a takedown into Prevot's guard.
Prevot is looking to stand back up but Bohard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prevot.
Bohard trying to control the pace.
Bohard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bohard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prevot can do to turn this around?
Prevot tries to kick Bohard off but Bohard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Prevot wants to control but Bohard passes into side.
Prevot is looking to regain half guard here but Bohard keeps moving and retains side control.
Guilhaume Prevot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bohard controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prevot wants to control but Bohard postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guilhaume Prevot.
I think Bohard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Bohard!
A very excited looking Lukas Bohard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Condor Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Grena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Condor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grena connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Grena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grena lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grena off and has taken his back!
Grena rolls, trying to escape but Drago keeps control of the position.
Drago looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Condor Drago!
Condor Drago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low comes into the arena with Short People blaring out of the sound system. 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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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Radovan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radovan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Radovan misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Low misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Low misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radovan.
Nice takedown defense from Low. No joy for Radovan on that attempt.
Radovan fails to land the takedown.
Short Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Radovan.
A jab from Low finds it's way through Radovan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Radovan checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Low lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Low throws out a loose jab but Radovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan moves out of range as Low throws a body kick.
Radovan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Radovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radovan tries to clinch there but Low circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Radovan. Low shrugs it off though.
Radovan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Low misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Low swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radovan misses with a takedown
and Low counters with a series of strikes. Radovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Low moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Radovan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Low circles away.
Low is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Low.
Low lands a right hook to the body.
Radovan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Low manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Low moves out of range as Radovan throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radovan.
Low throws a nice looking combination but Radovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Low lands the left hand.
Radovan is looking to land body kicks.
Radovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Low lands with a good body shot.
Low throws a right hand that Radovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Radovan also avoids with ease.
Low 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.
Short Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Low cracks Radovan with an open hand slap.
Low misses with an uppercut. Radovan saw that one coming.
Low scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Low throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Low tries to land a front kick but Radovan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Radovan feints the counter takedown.
Radovan avoids the body shot from Low.
Radovan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Low fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radovan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovan shoots for a takedown but Low saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radovan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Radovan trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom.
Radovan thows a huge punch but Low dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Low dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radovan shoots for a takedown but Low saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Short Low is winning the standup battle so far.
Low lands a head kick. Radovan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Radovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Low gets caught flat footed, as Radovan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Radovan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Low is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Low has escaped and now he's on top!
Radovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Low is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan has his foot on Low's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Low works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan is trying to control the position but Low postures up.
Low stopping the sweep attempt from Radovan.
Radovan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radovan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Low postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Low postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Low stopping the sweep attempt from Radovan.
Radovan managing to control the position.
Low stands up over Radovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan has his hands on Low's head, controlling the position.
Low 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.
Radovan is continuing to stall.
Low scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Low being controlled here momentarily.
Radovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Radovan working a defensive guard but Low manages to pass into side control anyway.
Low thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Radovan is trying to control Low's posture but Low avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan tries to bench press Low off him but Low keeps the position.
Radovan struggling a bit here.
Low trying to control the action but Radovan is working from the bottom.
Radovan struggling a bit here.
Low looks up at the clock and then as Radovan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Low smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radovan is looking to regain half guard here but Low keeps moving and retains side control.
Radovan can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Low crashes against the mat.
Radovan sneaks back into half guard.
Radovan is doing well to control the position and prevent Low from advancing to side control.
Short Low overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Low wants to take a breather but Radovan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radovan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Low wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radovan keeps working.
Radovan wants to improve his position but Low is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Low dominated that second round.
That's time! Low's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Radovan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Low to the mat! Low manages to get full guard.
Radovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Radovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Low is keeping the position for now.
Radovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radovan won't allow Low to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Radovan throws a strike but Low rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Low with a flurry of punches that miss.
Radovan has his hands on Low's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Radovan 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Low stuffs the takedown.
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.
Nice shot by Low.
Radovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Low. Radovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Low dips to his left and cracks Radovan with an uppercut!
Radovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Low misses with an uppercut.
Low stuns Radovan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Low throws a body punch but Radovan moves out of range.
It looks like Low has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Low scores with a nice right hand.
Low leaves Radovan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low's corner calls for a 1-2. Low obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Radovan throws the left hand but Low avoids the punch easily.
Low throws a body shot but no joy.
Radovan moves away from the strike by Low.
Radovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Low connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radovan scrambles back to his feet.
Low jabs at Radovan's body.
Low clobbers Radovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Low avoids it really well and circles away.
Short Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Radovan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low misses with a body shot.
Low misses the shot to the body.
Radovan tries to clinch but Low is having none of it.
Low swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Radovan.
Radovan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Radovan with that takedown attempt.
Hammer Radovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radovan has his takedown stuffed
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Low 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Low!
Short Low 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan O Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Fields 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan O Conor !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fields's half guard.
O Conor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Conor working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conor winds up and cracks Fields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Conor controlling the action here.
O Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fields's head.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
O Conor wants to take a breather but Fields is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor .
Fields is not content to let O Conor control the position.
O Conor is looking to advance position but Fields won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is defending against the submission attempts here by O Conor .
O Conor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Conor seems to be looking for submissions.
Fields is staying active underneath O Conor , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
O Conor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Conor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fields does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor .
O Conor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conor is pressing down on Fields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fields is holding on for now.
O Conor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Conor working Fields over with strikes here.
O Conor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fields can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Conor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Fields that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is looking to improve his position but O Conor isn't that keen on the idea.
O Conor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
O Conor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fields takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fields is rocked!
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for O Conor ! Fields is hurt baaadly! O Conor is firing away with more strikes - Fields is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan O Conor !
Our winner, Ryan O Conor , 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tree Sclounce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sclounce comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Man Sam . Jon Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tree Sclounce !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sclounce 's waist but Sclounce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Sclounce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sclounce is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sclounce is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sclounce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sclounce won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Sclounce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sclounce throws a sloppy strike and Jones has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sclounce is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Syder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arenas Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syder comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit the Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Syder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arenas Smith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syder connects with the punch.
Syder scores with a shot to the body.
Syder slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Syder throws a shot to the body.
Syder lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Syder stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syder leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Syder finish him?
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syder swivels and escapes.
Justin Syder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arenas Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Syder scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Syder smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Syder!
Justin Syder retains his bantamweight title!
Justin Syder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (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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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gruber.
Gruber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gruber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rock to the mat. Rock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gruber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gruber is one step ahead there.
Gruber distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Gruber 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.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gruber wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Gruber wants to hit a switch here but Rock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gruber there!
Rock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gruber?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gruber tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gruber is working to get back to half guard.
Gruber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gruber wants to get back to full guard.
Gruber wants to control the action here but instead Rock manages to pass to full mount!
Rock tries to control but Gruber wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gruber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock 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.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
Gruber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock pushes Gruber up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock looking to stall.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Gruber controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Gruber is proving a slippery customer.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruber's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber is pulling down on Rock's head to control his posture.
Gruber wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Rock wants to control from the top but Gruber keeps moving.
Gruber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Gruber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gruber content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rock has locked up a guillotine! Rock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gruber is holding on here and Rock must be using up a lot of energy. Gruber has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Rock!
Our winner, Abu Rock, 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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