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DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tini Lempa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Riaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Overture kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tini Lempa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdul Riaz's chin.
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205 lbs
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253 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tini Lempa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Riaz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lempa tries to avoid it but Riaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lempa to the ground. Lempa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lempa missing with a left hand there. Riaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tini Lempa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lempa scores with a hook.
Lempa misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Lempa.
We've been informed that Riaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Lempa misses.
Lempa punishes Riaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooh!!! Lempa has knocked Riaz down with a huge combo! Lempa steps away and waves a wobbly Riaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Riaz is rocked!
It looks like Abdul Riaz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lempa connects with a superb combination that knocks Riaz out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lempa before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Riaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tini Lempa!
The defeated Abdul Riaz had this to say: 'Raul is sorry to followers but defeat will make Raul stronger and better. Count on it!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mad Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amir Lohan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lohan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rob missing with a left hand there. Lohan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lohan tries to counter it with a takedown but Rob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lohan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rob.
Lohan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rob scores with a nice head shot.
Rob stuffs the takedown.
Rob throws a wild body kick that Lohan sees coming a mile off.
Lohan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lohan showed some decent athleticism there.
Lohan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rob!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohan.
Lohan uses his free foot to push down on Rob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rob.
Lohan avoids the attempt from Rob to control.
Rob tries to reverse the position but Lohan maintains control.
Lohan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lohan with the ground and pound from mount.
Lohan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lohan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rob because Lohan loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob tries to reverse the position but Lohan maintains control.
Lohan tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Rob can't escape the position.
Lohan landing strikes from the mount.
Rob can't escape the position.
Lohan is trying to control here but Rob has managed to regain half guard.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Lohan wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohan thows a huge punch but Rob dodges it nicely.
Lohan is stalling here. Rob is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lohan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rob has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lohan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lohan keeps trying to improve his position.
Rob working the ground and pound.
Lohan is trying to control Rob's posture but Rob avoids it.
Rob lands some shots froms side control.
Rob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rob is working Lohan over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohan is looking to reverse the position.
Rob looks up at the clock and then as Lohan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lohan is looking for a sweep.
Lohan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rob presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lohan can't escape the position.
Lohan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rob pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rob postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lohan looks a forlorn figure.
Lohan is rocked!
Rob loads up with a big shot that hurts Lohan! He's pulled Rob in close but Rob has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lohan survive? More strikes from Rob and Lohan is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mad Rob!
Our winner, Mad Rob, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (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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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patton is in Juan's guard.
Juan trying to keep a closed guard but Patton is proving a slippery customer.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
Juan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Patton pulls Juan in close to his closed guard and prevents Juan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patton keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Patton has Juan pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Patton is keeping the position.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juan is one step ahead there.
Juan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan tries for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan working the head with strikes.
Juan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patton stops Juan from passing to mount.
Juan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patton manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it.
Juan is trying to work for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Patton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Patton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patton wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Juan wants to pass to mount but Patton is defending the position.
Patton is trying to maintain the position but Juan is very close to passing his half guard.
Juan wants to pass to mount but Patton is defending the position.
Patton gets back to full guard.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juan is aware though and is defending well.
Juan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Patton has momentary wrist control but Juan slips an elbow through the middle.
Juan won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juan's guard.
Juan 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.
Patton wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Patton preventing the sweep.
Patton cracks Juan with a solid left hand.
Patton passes Juan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juan looking for a sweep. Not yet Juan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Patton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard.
Patton can't keep his opponent in guard - Juan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Patton defends it.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Patton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Patton won't allow Juan to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juan manages to pass to mount!
Juan prevents Patton from getting the reversal.
Patton tries to improve his position but Juan has taken his back! Juan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Patton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Juan pushes Patton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Annakin Drako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Annakin Drako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arroyo scores with a hook to the body.
Arroyo pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drako forces his way into half guard.
Arroyo wants to get back to his feet.
Drako is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arroyo defends it well.
Arroyo has one foot on Drako's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Drako shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arroyo's guard.
Drako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drako prevents Arroyo from getting back to his feet.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drako manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drako keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Arroyo stands and throws Drako's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drako is not content to let Arroyo control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo working the ground and pound but Drako is defending the strikes.
Drako is trying to control Arroyo's posture but Arroyo avoids it.
Arroyo is working Drako over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arroyo wants to control but Drako is keeping him busy.
Arroyo is putting a hurting on Drako here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Annakin Drako has been cut.
Arroyo lands a nice forearm strike.
Arroyo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arroyo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drako sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drako regains half guard.
Drako wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drako is in trouble now - Arroyo has advanced to mount!
Arroyo lands a big shot there that rocks Drako but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arroyo lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Drako! Arroyo sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Drako and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sungwon Jung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jung did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Jung defending well.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Jung defends the submission attempt.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington is looking for a kimura but Jung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Washington wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung trying to control the position.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
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.
Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Washington tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
Washington scoring with punches and elbows.
Washington scores with punches from side control.
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jung struggling a bit here.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Washington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jung is working to get back to half guard.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Washington wants to control the pace but Jung is squirming around nicely.
Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jung regains half guard.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Washington throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
As Jung tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Jung manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jung.
Washington connects with a jab.
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington tries to pull guard but Jung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung prevents it.
Washington looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Jung tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Jung wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Jung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jung wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Jung with the active half guard here but Washington passes nicely into side control.
Jung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung trying to control but Washington postures 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.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Jung trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple.
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Jung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jung.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Jung is defending well.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Washington uses his free foot to push down on Jung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jung.
Washington controlling the pace for now.
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Washington has control of Jung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jung regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Washington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jung is surviving well by controlling Washington's body position as best he can.
Washington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Washington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Washington dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jung, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Jung looking to control.
Jung wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung working aggressively here.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Jung to the mat.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington managing to control the position.
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washington 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.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Jung controlling the position.
Washington stands and throws Jung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sungwon Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
A victorious Denver Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sungwon Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger, just need more training.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale's entrance music is Motorhead-Iron Fist . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
245 lbs
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238 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vale misses with a wild combination.
Vale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vale cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Vale's guard.
Vale pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vale digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Vale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Vale moves out of range.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vale throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Vale misses with a hook.
Vale throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a solid body kick.
Wilson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilson throws a head kick that Vale semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Vale's ribs.
Vale misses with a hook.
Wilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vale.
Wilson slips a straight right by Vale.
Some wild striking there from Vale.
Vale misses with a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vale is breathing heavily.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Vale misses with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vale misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Vale's side.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson throws a head kick but Vale moves out of range.
Vale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vale misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Wilson lands with a right that hurts Vale. Vale looks to clinch but Wilson throws a short knee that drops Vale. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Simon Vale spoke after the fight, saying 'The Holy one will sure miss the USFC. GOD BLESS'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Kombat Theme. Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wildboy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.
Armis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Armis is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott thuds his right hand into Armis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armis is controlling him.
Armis advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is staying active underneath Armis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis working for a submission but Scott is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Armis looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott stops Armis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
Scott prevents Armis from taking his back.
Armis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Scott has worked his arm free - good work by Scott!
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Armis controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Armis forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Armis goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Armis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armis fails to take his opponent's back.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Armis goes for an armbar but Scott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Armis is controlling Scott's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to stand up but Armis won't let him.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to stand but Armis is controlling his arm.
Armis is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped.
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.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Armis is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Armis drags him back down.
Armis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armis but great work by Scott.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scott throws the left hand but Armis avoids the punch easily.
Armis feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis stops Scott from standing up.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Armis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Scott misses.
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Armis getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to stand.
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armis is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Armis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Armis has cracked it and Scott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eli Armis!
Eli Armis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Excuse Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edwin Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Jordan lands with a good body shot.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edwin Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a left that rocks Sosa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jordan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sosa regain composure!
It looks like Nir Sosa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Jordan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jordan tries to score with some ground and pound. Sosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jordan wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Jordan crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Jordan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jordan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jordan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jordan working the ground and pound but Sosa is defending the strikes.
Jordan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sosa keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Jordan.
Sosa is trying to improve his position.
Jordan throws a strike aimed at the side of Sosa's head but Sosa avoids it well.
Jordan wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
Sosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jordan.
Jordan taking a break here but Sosa is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is stalling here. Sosa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jordan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sosa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jordan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to pass to full mount but Jordan defends it.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan trying to control but Sosa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nir Sosa'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.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Sosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Jordan is predictable there
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan looking to control.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sosa controls the pace.
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
A left lands for Jordan.
Jordan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jordan duly obliges.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Jordan.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Jordan misses with the combination.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nir Sosa'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. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Sosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Jordan lunges at Sosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sosa's hand.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Good work by Sosa as he checks the leg kick.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa walks into a stiff left hand from Jordan.
Edwin Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice combo by Jordan! Oh, that's hurt him - Sosa falls to the canvas and Jordan follows him into side control.
Sosa regains half guard, as Jordan was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan looks to land a strike but Sosa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwin Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Jordan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jordan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sosa has escaped and now he's on top!
Jordan trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwin Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Jordan!
After winning the bout, Edwin Jordan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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192 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudgett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kessler's guard.
Mudgett distracts Kessler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mudgett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mudgett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mudgett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mudgett throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mudgett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kessler has Mudgett pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett stopping the sweep attempt from Kessler.
Mudgett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Mudgett connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Mudgett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mudgett tries to free his leg and advance position but Kessler is retaining full guard.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Mudgett throwing strikes but missing.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett throwing strikes but missing.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Mudgett controlling him for the moment.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's posture.
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett advances to half guard.
Mudgett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
Mudgett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mudgett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mudgett connects with a nice short shot to Kessler's temple.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
Mudgett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kessler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kessler wants to control but Mudgett is keeping busy.
Kessler gets back to full guard.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Mudgett controlling him for the moment.
Mudgett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kessler has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mudgett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mudgett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mudgett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Kessler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kessler tries to get out of the position.
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mudgett is in close to Kessler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Mudgett dominated that round.
That's time! Kessler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mudgett shoots in looking for a takedown but Kessler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mudgett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mudgett looks for a takedown but Kessler sprawls well.
Mudgett shoots in for a double leg but Kessler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Mudgett.
Mudgett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kessler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mudgett goes for a double leg but Kessler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kessler continues to drive forward.
Kessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mudgett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kessler, pushing him back against the cage.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Mudgett is blocking nicely.
Mudgett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mudgett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kessler's head.
Mudgett trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mudgett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudgett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mudgett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kessler defends it well.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Mudgett lands strikes from half guard.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?
Kessler is pressing down on Mudgett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler pulls Mudgett in to control the position.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Mudgett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Mudgett stands and throws Kessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kessler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mudgett controlling the action here.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to kick Mudgett off but Mudgett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mudgett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mudgett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mudgett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mudgett shoots in for a double leg but Kessler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mudgett tries to clinch up but Kessler circles away and keeps his distance.
Mudgett clinches with his opponent.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mudgett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kessler regains guard.
Kessler managing to control the position.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Mudgett tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mudgett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kessler has wrist control.
Kessler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mudgett throws a big elbow that misses.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's posture.
Mudgett throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler controls Mudgett momentarily but Mudgett frees himself.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Mudgett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mudgett.
Kessler throwing a counter right hand but Mudgett manages to avoid it.
Mudgett has closed the distance and engaged Kessler in a clinch.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mudgett lands a body shot.
Mudgett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Mudgett.
A short right from Mudgett.
Mudgett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mudgett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudgett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler is not content to let Mudgett control the position.
Mudgett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mudgett connects with a nice short shot to Kessler's temple.
Mudgett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kessler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johann Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mudgett on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is not content to let Mudgett control the position.
Mudgett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mudgett is trying to control the action in half guard but Kessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mudgett dives in and scores a takedown into Kessler's guard.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Kessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Mudgett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mudgett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kessler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's arms but Mudgett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
Mudgett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler takes a shot to the head.
Mudgett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mudgett lands a nice uppercut.
Mudgett lands with a left to the head.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mudgett looking for a takedown.
Mudgett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mudgett can turn it around.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mudgett avoids it.
Mudgett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mudgett fails to land.
Herman Mudgett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mudgett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Mudgett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mudgett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Mudgett!
Herman Mudgett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Parker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Ponjev!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Ponjev moves out of range easily.
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker staying out of range there.
Ponjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Ponjev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponjev misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
Ponjev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ponjev manages to pass to side control.
Ponjev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ponjev stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Parker wants to improve his position but Ponjev is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Ponjev from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Ponjev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponjev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponjev has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is controlling the pace.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponjev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Ponjev defends it.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Parker is working for a kimura but Ponjev is defending it quite comfortably.
Ponjev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker 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.
Ponjev moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponjev.
Donk. Parker catches Ponjev right on the button with a cross.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponjev misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ponjev should have avoided that one.
Ponjev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker lands with a hook. Ponjev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ponjev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Ponjev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ponjev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponjev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Ponjev counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Ponjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Ponjev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponjev somewhat.
Ponjev misses with a kick to the body
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Parker lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Ponjev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ponjev tries to avoid it.
Parker with a nice cross.
Ponjev lands with an overhand left.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjev can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Parker.
Parker looks to land a combination but Ponjev avoids it well.
Parker throws a leg kick but Ponjev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Ponjev back into the cage.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Ponjev counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
Ponjev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker tries to stand but Ponjev is controlling from the bottom.
Ponjev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ponjev is tightening it up a little... Parker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ponjev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev is the new middleweight champion!
Sam Ponjev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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