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Revolution XC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Malingo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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151 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Malingo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo needs to keep his hands up - Atsushii had a free shot at his head there.
Atsushii missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malingo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atsushii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a one-two to the body.
Malingo walks into a jab.
Atsushii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malingo counters with a single leg into guard. Atsushii didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malingo wants to control from the top but Atsushii keeps moving.
Malingo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atsushii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo postures up.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo throws a strike but Atsushii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Atsushii tries to pass.
Atsushii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malingo seems keen to control Atsushii's posture.
Malingo looking to control.
Malingo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atsushii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malingo prevents Atsushii from improving his position.
Atsushii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii has hold of Malingo's hands but Malingo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Atsushii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malingo working Atsushii over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Malingo there.
Malingo prevents Atsushii from improving his position.
Atsushii taking some punishment here, with Malingo in his half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo stalling away here and it's allowed Atsushii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malingo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushii trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Atsushii has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atsushii has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atsushii misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atsushii thinking.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii misses with a shot to the body
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malingo.
Atsushii throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atsushii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Atsushii lunges at Malingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malingo's hand.
Malingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atsushii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Atsushii wants to improve his position but instead Malingo has moved into half guard.
Malingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.
Malingo wants to control but Atsushii is keeping him busy.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Atsushii dodges it nicely.
Eddie Malingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Malingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atsushii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushii's brow.
Malingo throws an elbow that misses. Atsushii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malingo's guard. Nice move by Atsushii!
Atsushii throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malingo holds on and takes a little breather.
Malingo working a defensive guard here.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Atsushii from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atsushii looks to throw a body kick
and Malingo counters with a single leg into guard. Atsushii didn't expect that.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atsushii's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushii wants to stand up but Malingo is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atsushii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atsushii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atsushii!
You can see the frustration on Malingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Malingo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Atsushii throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atsushii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Eddie Malingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Atsushii throws a wild body kick that Malingo sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii scores with a body shot.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Malingo throws a leg kick but Atsushii checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atsushii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Atsushii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Atsushii throws a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Malingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atsushii misses with a looping right.
Malingo throws a right and a left that Atsushii avoids nicely.
Malingo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range.
Donk. Atsushii catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.
Atsushii misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Atsushii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushii misses with a body shot.
Atsushii looks to throw a body kick
and Malingo counters with a leg kick.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atsushii just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with the counter takedown but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Atsushii.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Atsushii throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo is nestled in close to Atsushii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malingo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malingo is looking to take a break and control but Atsushii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atsushii gets back to full guard.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atsushii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Malingo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malingo's guard.
Malingo is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Malingo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malingo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
A less than humble Eddie Malingo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent DeFarina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent DeFarina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeFarina's waist but DeFarina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeFarina's waist but DeFarina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
DeFarina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maldonado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting DeFarina counter with a right hand.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeFarina doesn't seem bothered though.
DeFarina scores with a body shot.
DeFarina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. DeFarina catches Maldonado right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeFarina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldonado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maldonado.
DeFarina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeFarina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rob Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeFarina stuffs the takedown attempt from Maldonado. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent DeFarina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Maldonado.
DeFarina misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldonado misses.
Nice uppercut lands for DeFarina. That snapped Maldonado's head back.
Maldonado throws a head kick but DeFarina moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeFarina lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maldonado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maldonado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeFarina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Vincent DeFarina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeFarina cracks the inside of Maldonado's front leg.
DeFarina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldonado.
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!
That kick from DeFarina tenderised Maldonado's leg. Maldonado is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldonado misses with a wild body shot.
Maldonado swinging wildly here.
Maldonado misses with a two punch combination.
Maldonado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeFarina to the ground. Maldonado is now in DeFarina's guard.
DeFarina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeFarina has his hands on Maldonado's head, controlling the position.
Maldonado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maldonado lands with a nice combination. DeFarina backs away looking to recover.
DeFarina is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeFarina misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado swinging wildly here.
Maldonado cracks DeFarina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by DeFarina.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
As Maldonado looks to move away, DeFarina throws a big counter combo but Maldonado just gets out of the way.
DeFarina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Maldonado.
Maldonado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeFarina rather than just go for the knockout.
DeFarina checks a leg kick.
Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maldonado tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeFarina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maldonado somewhat.
A quick step to the side and DeFarina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Maldonado both land. Nice combination.
DeFarina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Vincent DeFarina has been cut.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Maldonado. Those never looked like landing.
DeFarina is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeFarina throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but DeFarina is just out of range.
DeFarina misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeFarina throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado counters with a three punch combo that has DeFarina backing up. DeFarina nods at Maldonado to acknowledge the strikes.
Maldonado stuns DeFarina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent DeFarina's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeFarina moves away.
Maldonado slips under a jab from DeFarina.
Maldonado works DeFarina's body with a nice hook.
DeFarina swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
DeFarina looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Maldonado throws a sloppy head kick and DeFarina moves out of range easily.
Rob Maldonado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Maldonado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeFarina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeFarina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldonado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeFarina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado throws a right hand that DeFarina ducks under and follows up with a left that DeFarina also avoids with ease.
DeFarina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but DeFarina avoids it.
DeFarina misses with a wild body shot.
Rob Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Maldonado misses.
DeFarina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maldonado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from DeFarina misses
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from DeFarina does no damage.
DeFarina misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado counters with a left and a right that stings DeFarina.
DeFarina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maldonado.
As DeFarina backs off Maldonado throws a huge counter combo but DeFarina manages to avoid it all.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from DeFarina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado misses with a two punch combination.
DeFarina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeFarina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeFarina misses with a shot to the body
and Maldonado counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from DeFarina misses.
Maldonado shoots in looking for a takedown. DeFarina tries to sprawl out of it but Maldonado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeFarina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeFarina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
DeFarina blocks the body kick.
Maldonado misses with a two punch combination.
Maldonado misses with a combination
letting DeFarina counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeFarina moves away.
DeFarina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado unleashes a big counter combination but DeFarina bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldonado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeFarina backs up against the cage.
Maldonado is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeFarina as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and DeFarina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vincent DeFarina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeFarina.
Maldonado throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeFarina counters with a good low kick that Maldonado was not able to check.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Maldonado takes one to the chin there.
DeFarina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
A combination from Maldonado does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeFarina lands a nice hook to Maldonado's body. Maldonado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina scores with a nice body kick.
DeFarina fakes the leg kick and cracks Maldonado in the body.
DeFarina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for DeFarina.
DeFarina misses with a low kick as Maldonado jumps back.
Maldonado is looking for the big counter here.
DeFarina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeFarina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldonado at a distance.
DeFarina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maldonado checks it well.
DeFarina looks to land a right hand but Maldonado moved out of range.
Maldonado looks to land a combination. DeFarina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maldonado tries to bum rush DeFarina with a series of wild strikes but DeFarina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldonado looks to land a combination but DeFarina avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by DeFarina. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Maldonado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vincent DeFarina's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeFarina lands a body shot.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
DeFarina misses with a looping left.
DeFarina throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado shoots in and drives through. DeFarina sprawls well.
DeFarina takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
DeFarina swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
DeFarina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeFarina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Maldonado lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeFarina tries to work over Maldonado's front leg with a kick but Maldonado checks it.
Despite the aggression on Maldonado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeFarina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
DeFarina slips a jab and a cross from Maldonado.
DeFarina lands a nice hook to Maldonado's body. Maldonado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maldonado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeFarina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maldonado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeFarina.
DeFarina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeFarina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeFarina.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
DeFarina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeFarina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from DeFarina.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldonado throws a wild body kick that DeFarina sees coming a mile off.
Maldonado takes a swing at DeFarina's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado fails to land with a series of punches.
Vincent DeFarina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldonado.
DeFarina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab lands there for DeFarina.
Maldonado fails to land with a series of punches.
DeFarina cracks Maldonado with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFarina throws a body shot but no joy.
DeFarina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
DeFarina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeFarina lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldonado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeFarina feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maldonado sprawling to the canvas! Maldonado rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can DeFarina finish him?!
Maldonado is rocked!
Maldonado misses with a kick to the body.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can DeFarina finish him?
DeFarina throws the kick towards the body but Maldonado avoids it.
Maldonado throws a counter combo.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
DeFarina loads up on a big right hand but Maldonado slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFarina drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maldonado right on the button. Maldonado goes down! DeFarina follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! DeFarina gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent DeFarina!
A less than humble Vincent DeFarina 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rage Parade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parade comes to the cage accompanied by I KILL Cause I'm Hungry. Daryl Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
205 lbs
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20
221 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rage Parade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith walks into a jab.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parade lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Daryl Smith has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Parade. Those never looked like landing.
Parade lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Parade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Parade avoids the body shot from Smith.
Parade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Parade pushes him away.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Parade counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Parade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
We've been told by Parade's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Parade steps in with a hook that catches Smith right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Parade follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smith looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Parade!
In his post fight interview, Rage Parade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troublefield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell Song - Sum 41 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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21
165 lbs
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26
166 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Dahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Troublefield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Troublefield throws out a loose jab but Dahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Dahl counters with a quick kick to the body but Troublefield blocks it.
Dahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Troublefield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahl.
Dahl appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dahl has his takedown stuffed
and Troublefield counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troublefield throws a sloppy head kick and Dahl moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Troublefield avoids it really well and circles away.
Troublefield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahl closes the distance and clinches up with Troublefield, looking for a takedown. Dahl pushes Troublefield against the cage but Troublefield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Troublefield misses with a straight right.
Troublefield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDahl.
Troublefield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Troublefield lands a body shot.
Dahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Troublefield shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Troublefield misses.
Dahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troublefield.
Troublefield throws a jab when Dahl was well out of range.
Dahl darts in trying to clinch
and Troublefield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahl slips under a jab from Troublefield.
Troublefield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troublefield.
A jab from Troublefield finds it's way through Dahl's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield throws an off balance right hand
and Dahl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dahl wants to take a breather but Troublefield is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dahl moves nicely into side control.
Troublefield prevents Dahl from moving into mount.
Troublefield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dahl off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Dahl right now.
Dahl is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Dahl's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in City of Angels Fight Academy inform me that Troublefield has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troublefield biding his time, controlling Dahl.
Dahl is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Troublefield has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dahl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Troublefield 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.
Dahl slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troublefield.
Troublefield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troublefield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troublefield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dahl counters with a body kick that stops Troublefield in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Troublefield misses.
It appears Dahl was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield misses with a hook. Dahl ducked under it nicely.
Dahl is looking to counter the offense by Troublefield and move into the clinch.
Troublefield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahl.
Dahl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Troublefield, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troublefield throws a leg kick
and Dahl counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troublefield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troublefield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahl wants to control but Troublefield is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl controlling the position from side mount.
Troublefield regains half guard.
Troublefield trying to control from the bottom.
Troublefield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dahl haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dahl trying to control from half guard but Troublefield is working away.
Troublefield actively working from the bottom here.
Dahl trying to control from Troublefield's half guard. Troublefield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Troublefield keeping full guard, as Dahl tries to pass.
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Dahl from controlling successfully.
Dahl wants to pass the guard but Troublefield is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troublefield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahl's head backwards.
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.
Dahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Troublefield tries to sprawl out of it but Dahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troublefield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Troublefield! But no joy.
Troublefield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troublefield throws a hook to the side of Dahl's head but Dahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahl looking to score a takedown here. Troublefield is defending well but Dahl drives through and ends up in Troublefield's guard.
Dahl trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Troublefield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Troublefield stopping the sweep attempt from Dahl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl working a defensive guard here.
Dahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Troublefield defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Troublefield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dahl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Troublefield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dahl scrambles back to his feet.
Dahl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahl is looking to stall here but Troublefield recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Troublefield looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Troublefield is retaining full guard.
Troublefield is trying to control the position but Dahl postures up.
Dahl pushing down on Troublefield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahl trying to control from half guard but Troublefield is working away.
Dahl uses his free foot to push down on Troublefield's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Troublefield.
Troublefield stops Dahl from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dahl thowing shots but they're missing.
Troublefield tries to hold on but Dahl pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield is working to get back to half guard.
Dahl swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Troublefield is now in Dahl's guard. A big mistake from Dahl there, giving up the dominant position!
Dahl is looking to sweep but instead, Troublefield has passed into half guard.
Joey Troublefield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dahl wants to get back to full guard.
Troublefield stalling.
Dahl wants to improve his position but Troublefield is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield is controlling the pace.
Dahl is looking to improve his position.
Troublefield controlling the action here.
Dahl wants to improve his position but Troublefield is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Troublefield 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.
Dahl tries to get to full guard but Troublefield has control of the leg.
Jordan Dahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahl looking for subs from the bottom but Troublefield mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Troublefield.
I've got Troublefield 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Troublefield!
An out of breath Joey Troublefield 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 Joe Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
166 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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23
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey tries to clinch there but Kilpatrick circles away.
Bailey tries to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Kilpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Bailey.
Kilpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bailey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kilpatrick moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilpatrick keeps control of Bailey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Bailey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey pushes Kilpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Kilpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Kilpatrick tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Bailey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kilpatrick has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Kilpatrick lands.
A right-left combo lands from Bailey.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Kilpatrick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bailey blocks the body kick.
Bailey connects with a body shot.
Kilpatrick gets a double leg takedown into Bailey's guard.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Kilpatrick looking to pass the guard.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Bailey!
Kilpatrick working a defensive guard here.
Bailey won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey advances to half guard.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Bailey is controlling well.
Bailey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey controlling the pace.
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.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Bailey postures up.
Bailey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kilpatrick controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilpatrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
and Kilpatrick counters with a good low kick that Bailey was not able to check.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Kilpatrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilpatrick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bailey 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.
Kilpatrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Kilpatrick down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Kilpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy head kick
and Bailey counters with a right hand from hell and Kilpatrick is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Bailey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry Racist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Racist has chosen Anti-white Racism in America: The Reality as his entrance music. Connor MacLeod has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angry Racist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Racist scores with the left hand. MacLeod knows he should have avoided that one.
Racist shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLeod's guard.
Racist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Racist postures up in MacLeod's guard and throws a big left but MacLeod blocks it.
Racist throws a big elbow that misses.
MacLeod keeping full guard, as Racist tries to pass.
Racist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacLeod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Racist scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLeod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Racist controls the pace.
MacLeod is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racist won't allow MacLeod to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Racist lands a couple of elbows.
Racist stopping the sweep attempt from MacLeod.
Racist trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Racist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
Racist connects with a solid leg kick.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Racist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Racist stuns MacLeod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Racist dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Racist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racist tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Racist somewhat.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
Racist sizes up MacLeod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Racist ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Racist feints the counter takedown.
Racist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Racist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Racist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racist moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
Racist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacLeod throws Racist to one side and escapes!
Racist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacLeod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Racist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Racist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Racist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLeod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Racist preventing the sweep.
Racist scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Racist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Racist tries to free his leg and advance position but MacLeod is retaining full guard.
Racist distracts MacLeod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
MacLeod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacLeod tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Racist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Racist landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry Racist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Racist. Racist obviously looking to wear him down.
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Racist dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Racist cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Racist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Racist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racist cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
Racist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Racist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angry Racist.
Racist shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Racist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod slaps away a takedown attempt from Racist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angry Racist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Racist closes the distance and clinches up with MacLeod, looking for a takedown. Racist pushes MacLeod against the cage but MacLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
Racist has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Racist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Racist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Racist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Angry Racist has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacLeod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racist stands up over MacLeod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
Racist trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Racist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Racist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Racist trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacLeod if he has to take too many more of those.
Racist avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
Racist feints the counter takedown.
Racist connects with an inside leg kick.
Racist is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Racist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacLeod!
Racist is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Racist misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Racist connects with a decent elbow.
MacLeod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Racist.
Racist is staying tight to MacLeod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Racist landing a few strikes.
Racist wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy.
Racist staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Racist scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry Racist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Racist.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Racist counters with a takedown into side control.
Racist working the head and body with strikes.
Racist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacLeod to see if he's OK.
Racist lands a decent elbow from side control.
Racist working the body and head with strikes.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Racist is controlling him well.
MacLeod is not content to let Racist control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racist lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Racist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Racist working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Racist is working MacLeod over with some ground and pound from side control.
Racist happy to just control the position for now.
MacLeod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Racist connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is looking to regain half guard here but Racist keeps moving and retains side control.
Racist lands a decent elbow from side control.
Connor MacLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacLeod wants to control but Racist postures up.
Racist lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MacLeod down.
Racist working the ground and pound.
Jeez, Connor MacLeod's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor MacLeod's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Angry Racist!
After winning the bout, Angry Racist 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scaletta's choice of entrance music: i kill cause im hungry. Fernando Luiz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
186 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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21
187 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scaletta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scaletta lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scaletta tries to work over Luiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta manages to break the clinch.
Scaletta lands the left hand.
It looks like Fernando Luiz has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scaletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta misses the jab.
Scaletta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scaletta tests Luiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luiz loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
It seemed like Scaletta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz misses the body punch
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Scaletta throws out a loose jab but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Luiz.
Scaletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
A big left from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz 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.
Scaletta lands with a light punch inside.
Scaletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Luiz blocking some punches.
Luiz just leaning against Scaletta, taking a breather.
Scaletta blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Luiz.
Luiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz throws a looping overhand right but Scaletta ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Luiz misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta lands a really nice looking cross but Luiz seems unphased.
Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
A counter left hand to the body from Luiz misses its target.
A shot to the body from Luiz misses
and Luiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but Luiz ducks down to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scaletta slips under a jab from Luiz.
It seemed like Scaletta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luiz throws a hook to the side of Scaletta's head but Scaletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scaletta walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Scaletta.
Luiz throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta misses with a looping left.
Scaletta closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luiz wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luiz.
Scaletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luiz.
Luiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scaletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta breaks the clinch.
Scaletta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luiz is out of range.
A punch combination from Scaletta misses.
Luiz throwing a counter right hand but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Scaletta misses with a hook
and Luiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luiz throws a sloppy body shot
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Scaletta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Luiz avoids the punch easily.
Scaletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luiz is rocked!
Scaletta scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Luiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Luiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scaletta knocks out Luiz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Scaletta before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Scaletta picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thundercunt comes to the cage accompanied by What a Wonderful World-Louis Armstrong. Theodore Thundercunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrey Kuznetcov's chin.
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272 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Thundercunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Thundercunt counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetcov distracts Thundercunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thundercunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuznetcov won't allow Thundercunt to sweep him here.
Thundercunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetcov on the ground.
Kuznetcov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thundercunt's head.
Kuznetcov works over Thundercunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetcov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thundercunt's head.
Kuznetcov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetcov postures up and lands a big shot to Thundercunt's brow.
Thundercunt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuznetcov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetcov is working Thundercunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thundercunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thundercunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of digs.
Kuznetcov cracks Thundercunt with a solid left hand.
Thundercunt trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thundercunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov cracks Thundercunt with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thundercunt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kuznetcov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thundercunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thundercunt tries to get out of the position.
Thundercunt striking off his back but it's not causing Kuznetcov any problems.
Thundercunt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kuznetcov is in close to Thundercunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thundercunt is rocked!
Kuznetcov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thundercunt's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
A victorious Andrey Kuznetcov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Grigorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Grigorian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Metso's front leg.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grigorian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Metso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grigorian has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigorian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso stands and throws Grigorian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Metso.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grigorian is avoiding damage well.
Metso scores with punches from side control.
Metso fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metso is trying to ground and pound but Grigorian uses the momentary lack of control by Metso to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metso in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grigorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grigorian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigorian's head.
Well, if Metso 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.
Metso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metso is looking for a kimura but Grigorian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Metso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorian defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso is just content to waste time from the top position. Grigorian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grigorian looking to control.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian has Metso pulled in close to control his posture.
Grigorian is continuing to stall.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metso content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a nice body kick.
Metso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Grigorian is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Metso shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Metso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Metso semi-blocks.
Grigorian lands with a nice body punch.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian pushes Metso away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Metso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Metso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Metso if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Metso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Metso blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Metso's front leg but catches the back leg as Metso tries to avoid it.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metso is defended easily by Grigorian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Metso on that attempt.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Metso takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metso's calf.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Metso saw that one coming.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Metso ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metso will feel that in the morning.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Metso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian clobbers Metso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Metso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grigorian on his heels. He'll look to pass Grigorian's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Metso is having none of it.
Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Metso postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorian is on top in guard.
Metso looking for a guillotine here but Grigorian defends easily.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
Metso 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.
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso wants to hit a switch here but Grigorian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metso there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grigorian controlling from mount.
Metso is trying desperately to improve position.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Metso is holding on tight.
Grigorian wants to take his opponent's back but Metso doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
Grigorian looking to control but Metso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metso throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Metso is desperately trying to improve his position but Grigorian has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Metso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to get back to full guard but Grigorian has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian tries to stand but Metso is controlling his head.
Metso tries to buck Grigorian off but Grigorian is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso is working hard here to advance position.
Grigorian wants to stand but Metso is controlling his arm.
Metso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grigorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Metso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Metso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Metso drives through with a takedown into Grigorian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metso controls the pace.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Grigorian wants to sweep here but Metso controlling him for the moment.
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
Grigorian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Metso attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Metso down.
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grigorian is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Metso.
Metso thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Metso is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is looking to advance position but Grigorian won't allow it.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso.
Grigorian has one foot on Metso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Metso shoots in.
Metso feints and as Grigorian raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigorian has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Metso tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian thumps Metso with a low kick.
Metso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Metso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metso.
Metso scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian parries the strikes from Metso easily there. Metso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
The strikes coming from Metso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grigorian is pushing Metso's head away, looking to escape. Metso manages to hold on to the position though.
Metso working away.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Metso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metso wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to control the pace but Grigorian is squirming around nicely.
Metso sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Metso putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso looking to ground and pound but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Metso can't control as he wanted to and Grigorian manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso is thwarting Grigorian's attempts to control the position.
Metso works his way into full mount!
Ukko Metso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorian looks a forlorn figure.
Grigorian is rocked!
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Metso! Grigorian is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Ukko Metso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Pain throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Pain tries for a takedown but Vermeer circles away easily
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vermeer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeer lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer moves away
and Vermeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeer circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Vermeer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeer.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vermeer tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vermeer to the ground. Vermeer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Pain tries to clinch up but Vermeer circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Pain thows a huge punch but Vermeer dodges it nicely.
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vermeer defends it well.
Pain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vermeer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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