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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Gacy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gacy somewhat.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gacy momentarily.
Gacy shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gacy.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez sets himself, and Gacy steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramirez avoids it this time.
Gacy has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez manages to pull guard.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gacy is one step ahead there.
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Gacy pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Gacy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gacy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gacy trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Gacy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gacy defends it easily.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Gacy controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gacy throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
Gacy wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Richard Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gacy.
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gacy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez passes Gacy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gacy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ramirez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gacy trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gacy is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gacy wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gacy looks winded!
Ramirez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gacy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez working Gacy over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Ramirez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Gacy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ramirez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gacy gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Gacy manages to retain guard.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gacy trying to control the position.
Gacy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramirez with a nice head shot there.
Ramirez really is a fat lump.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gacy can do to turn this around?
Ramirez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gacy dives on top into guard.
Gacy wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gacy trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez has Gacy pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gacy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gacy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gacy has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Gacy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gacy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gacy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gacy feints the counter takedown.
Gacy blocks the body kick.
Gacy throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gacy avoids it.
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Gacy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gacy's head.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gacy has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez works over Gacy with some ground and pound from guard.
Gacy is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez is working Gacy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ramirez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Gacy blocks the leg kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gacy is just out of range.
Gacy wants to counter with a clinch but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gacy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramirez is working Gacy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gacy trying to strike off his back.
Ramirez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ramirez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gacy has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramirez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gacy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gacy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gacy trying to control the position.
Ramirez gets to his feet and stands over Gacy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gacy felt that one! Ramirez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gacy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Ramirez!
In his post fight interview, Richard Ramirez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Landings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Landings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickoson.
Landings is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Landings is trying to control Nickoson's posture but Nickoson avoids it.
Landings managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nickoson.
Landings is looking to reverse the position.
Landings is not content to let Nickoson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickoson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickoson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings wants to control but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson is staying tight to Landings's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Landings tries to bench press Nickoson off him but Nickoson keeps the position.
Nickoson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Landings is trying to control Nickoson's posture but Nickoson avoids it.
Landings is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Landings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickoson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickoson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickoson.
Nickoson pulls Landings in close to his closed guard and prevents Landings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Landings wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
Landings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickoson dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickoson postures up in Landings's guard and throws a big left but Landings blocks it.
Nickoson throws an elbow that misses. Landings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickoson's guard. Nice move by Landings!
Nickoson 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.
Landings is fighting to break Nickoson's control of his arms but Nickoson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Landings tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson is pulling down on Landings's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Landings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landings trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickoson trying to control the position here.
Landings trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickoson pulls Landings in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Landings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickoson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Landings will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Landings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickoson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Landings tries to sprawl but Nickoson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Landings is trying to maintain the position but Nickoson is very close to passing his half guard.
Landings wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well.
Nickoson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickoson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Landings's thigh. Landings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nickoson is pushing down on Landings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landings is fighting to maintain full guard but Nickoson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickoson.
Landings won't allow Nickoson to pass to mount.
Well, if Nickoson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Landings is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nickoson jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Landings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickoson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nickoson working away.
Nickoson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nickoson swings around for an armbar but Landings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nickoson's guard.
Landings has gone for a leg lock! Nickoson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Landings's guard.
Nickoson forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickoson in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickoson not doing much here.
Brodie Nickoson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickoson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landings is looking for a sweep. Nickoson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickoson trying to control the action but Landings is working from the bottom.
Landings looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Nickoson is looking to advance position but Landings won't allow it.
Nickoson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickoson moves nicely into side control.
Nickoson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickoson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickoson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Nickoson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Landings lands a nice shot that snaps Nickoson's head back.
Nice shot lands for Landings.
Nickoson feints and as Landings raises his hands in defense, Nickoson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickoson 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.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nickoson is proving a slippery customer.
Nickoson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickoson is looking to work some ground and pound but Landings has wrist control.
Landings wants to sweep here but Nickoson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings is trying to keep Nickoson in close.
Nickoson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landings.
Landings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Nickoson tries to counter it with a takedown but Landings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Landings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landings throws a looping overhand right but Nickoson ducks down to avoid it.
Nickoson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Landings!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson moves into full mount!
Nickoson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickoson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landings holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nickoson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nickoson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickoson looking to ground and pound but Landings is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickoson looking to ground and pound but Landings is blocking nicely.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Landings to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landings really wants to buck Nickoson off and get back to his feet.
Nickoson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Landings has worked his arm free - good work by Landings!
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nickoson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickoson.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landings with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landings wants to stand but Nickoson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nickoson is looking for a triangle but Landings pushes his legs off easily.
Nickoson seems keen to control Landings's posture.
Landings trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Landings wants to stand but Nickoson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brodie Nickoson.
I think Nickoson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Nickoson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Lowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jawbreak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Lowder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Jawbreak's 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Lowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Jawbreak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawbreak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawbreak has closed the distance and engaged Lowder in a clinch.
Lowder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jawbreak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jawbreak is trying to drag Lowder to the mat but Lowder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lowder gets underhooks to prevent Jawbreak's takedown attempt.
Jawbreak has Lowder pressed against the cage, preventing Lowder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowder has Jawbreak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jawbreak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Lowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jawbreak's elbow.
Jawbreak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lowder is trying to keep an underhook but Jawbreak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowder controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawbreak is working for a kimura but Lowder is defending it quite comfortably.
Jawbreak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lowder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jawbreak.
Lowder trying to control but Jawbreak postures up.
Lowder actively working from the bottom here.
Lowder works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jawbreak keeping moving, preventing Lowder from controlling successfully.
Lowder is sitting in close to Jawbreak's body. Jawbreak has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lowder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lowder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jawbreak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Jawbreak!
An out of breath Dick Jawbreak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Hein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Walker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hein throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hein misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a low kick, right behind Hein 's knee.
Walker staying out of range there.
Hein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker misses with a head kick.
A jab from Hein misses.
Hein misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hein misses with a hook
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hein. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker thumps Hein with a low kick.
Walker defending well as Hein loads up on a big left hand.
Hein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hein throws an off balance right hand
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Hein throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hein to the canvas!
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!
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Hein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hein manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Hein's guard.
Hein keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is pushing down on Hein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hein is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hein could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walker has cracked it and Hein is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Walker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Kane!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee cracks Kane with a good jab.
Kane dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Kane with a poor takedown
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Mario Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kane.
Lee tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee drops Kane with a naaaaasty hook - Kane is in real trouble here! Lee dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Lee!
An out of breath Mario Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toga Bean acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
Bean has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Bean avoids the damage to the body.
Bean tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Bean tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Bean shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Bean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Bean tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Bean avoids the damage to the body.
Bean is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McDonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bean up against the cage.
McDonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
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.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Bean tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bean shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bean clinches up against the cage.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean postures up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is trying to break free.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean misses with a head kick.
McDonald cracks Bean with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Bean.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Bean stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Brodie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Bean with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Bean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Bean shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bean forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
Bean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a combination. Bean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Bean shrugs off.
McDonald looking to stall.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bean pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
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!
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald stands up and waves to Bean to follow him.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bean shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Bean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald pushes Bean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Bean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bean.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Brodie McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Bean jumps guard and drags McDonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Bean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Bean!
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Brodie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald trying to control the position.
Bean wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bean postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Bean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie McDonald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Bodecia. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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160 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Leone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a hook. Leone ducked under it nicely.
Leone misses the shot to the body.
Leone misses with the combination.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Leone throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Leone.
Leone throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Leone takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Leone throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Leone lands a glancing blow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Leone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leone throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leone! But no joy.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leone lands a two punch combo.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Leone closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McGregor! Leone dives in looking to finish! McGregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Leone!
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Didier Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Zhirkov (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov gets caught napping as Leroy dives in and scores a takedown. Zhirkov manages to retain guard.
Zhirkov has an active guard here but Leroy has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Leroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zhirkov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhirkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leroy advances to half guard.
Zhirkov tries to roll over but Leroy keeps him under control.
Leroy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov is looking to improve his position.
Zhirkov is still trying to improve position.
Still in half guard, Leroy seems content to control.
Zhirkov is pressing down on Leroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to his closed guard and prevents Leroy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhirkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhirkov is controlling Leroy's posture.
Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leroy gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhirkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov manages to get to full guard.
Zhirkov pulls Leroy in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov has his foot on Leroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroy works his way back into a safe position though.
Leroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirkov on the ground.
Leroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirkov is retaining full guard.
Zhirkov has Leroy pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhirkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zhirkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Zhirkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Zhirkov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhirkov lands a couple of digs.
Leroy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Didier Leroy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Leroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhirkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leroy dives in and scores a takedown into Zhirkov's guard.
Zhirkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhirkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leroy wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroy preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhirkov is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
Leroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leroy working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.
Leroy has momentary wrist control but Zhirkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Leroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace.
Leroy working a defensive guard but Zhirkov passes into half guard.
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.
Leroy has hold of Zhirkov's hands but Zhirkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zhirkov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leroy wants to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leroy has given up his back here. Will Zhirkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Leroy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zhirkov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Leroy with him. Leroy is trying to defend but Zhirkov has an arm under the chin now! Leroy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
A less than humble Vasili Zhirkov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Ochrymiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochrymiuk has chosen ЯрмаК - ЯсЮТу&# as his entrance music. Anderson Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Iwan Ochrymiuk's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iwan Ochrymiuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ochrymiuk throws an off balance right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochrymiuk misses with a takedown
and Ochrymiuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochrymiuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ochrymiuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ochrymiuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ochrymiuk off to one side.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva cracks Ochrymiuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochrymiuk throws an off balance right hand
and Ochrymiuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochrymiuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ochrymiuk is rocked!
Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ochrymiuk right on the button. Ochrymiuk goes down! Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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