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LFC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meng Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Landings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meng Hao had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, 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. Meng Hao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meng Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Landings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landings throws a body shot but no joy.
Landings keeps the fight on the outside.
Landings clinches with his opponent.
Hao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Landings has Hao pushed against the cage.
Landings gets control of Hao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Landings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hao wants to get up but he can't break Landings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landings is trying to keep Hao in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings kicks Hao off and gets to his feet.
Jason Landings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landings misses with a wild body shot.
Landings throws a jab when Hao was well out of range.
Landings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Landings lands in his opponent's guard.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Landings from controlling successfully.
Landings tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard.
Landings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Landings from controlling successfully.
Landings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Landings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Landings is looking to work some ground and pound but Hao has wrist control.
Hao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Landings controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landings.
Landings is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao tried to score with a low kick but Landings checks it.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Landings.
Landings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landings has Hao pressed against the cage, preventing Hao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Landings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hao is breathing heavily.
Hao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hao. No joy for Landings on that attempt.
Landings closes the distance and clinches.
Landings pulls guard effortlessly.
Landings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Landings trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landings is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao keeping moving, preventing Landings from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landings is stalling in the full guard.
Landings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Landings trying to control but Hao is working from the bottom.
Landings passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landings is keen to just control but Hao is a slippery customer.
Landings passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Landings 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.
Landings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hao moves in looking to clinch but Landings pushes him off.
Landings shoots in but no luck this time.
Landings misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Landings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landings looks for the body kick but Hao saw that one coming.
Hao looks for a takedown but Landings sprawls well.
Landings unleashes a big counter combination but Hao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Landings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hao shoots in but Landings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings throws a sloppy head kick and Hao moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick from Landings.
Hao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hao with a hook.
Landings punishes Hao's body with a nice straight punch.
Landings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings shoots in but Hao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meng Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landings throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
Landings takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Landings gets the takedown into side control.
Hao is not content to let Landings control the position.
Hao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landings slows the pace down.
Landings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landings taking a breather here.
Landings scoring with punches from side control.
Landings is working to tighten his grip on Hao's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hao has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Landings is really squeezing tight and eventually Hao passes out! Landings breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Landings!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Divnich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Divnich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Hein!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divnich throws a shot from downtown. Hein moves away and avoids it.
Oooooh!!! Divnich has knocked Hein down with a huge combo! Divnich steps away and waves a wobbly Hein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Nick Hein has been cut.
Hein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Divnich throws a jab when Hein was well out of range.
Divnich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hein is rocked!
Divnich drops Hein with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hein! Divnich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Divnich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shmaryahu Bensoussan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shmaryahu Bensoussan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Hummel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel moves into the clinch.
A short right from Hummel on the inside.
Hummel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensoussan controls his hands.
Bensoussan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Shmaryahu Bensoussan has been cut.
Hummel lands a nice elbow.
Hummel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hummel.
Hummel throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hummel.
A short body shot lands from Hummel as the two fighters clinch.
Bensoussan is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Hummel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hummel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hummel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bensoussan's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Hummel as the two fighters clinch.
Hummel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bensoussans head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hummel.
Hummel lands an elbow that stopped Bensoussan in his tracks for a moment.
Hummel lands an elbow that stopped Bensoussan in his tracks for a moment.
Bensoussan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensoussan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Bensoussan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Our sources have told us that Bensoussan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hummel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bensoussan's defenses.
Hummel lands an elbow that stopped Bensoussan in his tracks for a moment.
Shmaryahu Bensoussan's cut is getting worse.
Hummel lands a left hand.
Hummel lands a vicious elbow to the side of Bensoussan's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Hummel tries to finish him with strikes but Bensoussan still seems able to defend himself so Hummel steps back and lets Bensoussan get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensoussan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hummel punishes Bensoussan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bensoussan seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hummel. Bensoussan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hummel gets a clinch.
Hummel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensoussan backwards.
Hummel lands an elbow just above Bensoussan 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hummel presses Bensoussan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bensoussan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hummel lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hummel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hummel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hummel.
A right hand to the body from Hummel.
A hook to the body from Hummel.
Hummel scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hummel.
Hummel gets through Bensoussan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hummel drops Bensoussan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bensoussan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shmaryahu Bensoussan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A body shot lands from Hummel.
Bensoussan takes a shot to the head.
Hummel drops Bensoussan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bensoussan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Clinched against the cage, Hummel lands a big elbow that drops Bensoussan! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Bensoussan is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hummel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodecia. Conor McGregor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Bean does no damage.
Bean clinches with his opponent.
Bean has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg.
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Bean tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looking for subs from the bottom but Bean mounts him!
Bean stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean successfully pulls guard.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor postures up.
Bean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Bean trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but McGregor extends and breaks Bean's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGregor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Texas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Texas, right into the meat.
Texas delivers a nice body kick.
Whack! Texas lands a heavy head kick that drops Walker. The ref tackles Texas to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Walker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Johnny Texas!
Johnny Texas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinn has chosen March of Cambreadth as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brodie McDonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard McGinn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McGinn misses.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGinn back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McGinn has clasped his hands together around McDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGinn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but McGinn keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald prevents McGinn from improving position.
McGinn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald is holding McGinn down, trying to stall.
McGinn controls the position.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McGinn moves into full mount!
McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinn tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but McGinn maintains control.
McGinn lands a big elbow.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can.
McGinn is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but McGinn isn't that keen on the idea.
McGinn is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGinn lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGinn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but McGinn keeps moving.
McGinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinn has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
McGinn misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGinn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald wants to clinch up but McGinn keeps it at a distance.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGinn clinches with his opponent.
McGinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by McGinn.
McGinn is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGinn.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinn is keeping busy.
McGinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McGinn clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McGinn looking for a takedown.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McGinn shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinn avoids it.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinn is breathing heavily.
McGinn with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a head kick.
McGinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McGinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brodie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to sprawl but McGinn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McGinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald trying to control but McGinn postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald won't allow McGinn to pass to mount.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but McGinn has control of the leg.
McGinn is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Bernard McGinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McGinn tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McDonald to stand up.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McGinn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGinn throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinn in his tracks.
McDonald goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGinn continues to drive forward.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGinn's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGinn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
McGinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McGinn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGinn manages to end up in side control.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but McGinn is dominant here and he's now got McDonald's back!
McDonald covers up after that shot from McGinn.
McDonald preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGinn.
McGinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald breaks McGinn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between McGinn's legs - danger averted.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. McGinn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by McGinn!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGinn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGinn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by McGinn.
McDonald is trying to stand.
McDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control here.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but McGinn keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinn is still trying to improve position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but McGinn is proving a slippery customer.
McGinn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald kicks McGinn off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brodie McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Ochrymiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochrymiuk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЯрмаК - ЯсЮТу&#. Iwan Ochrymiuk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoshi Takano's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iwan Ochrymiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ochrymiuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ochrymiuk lands a stunning uppercut that sends Takano to the mat!
Takano is rocked!
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Ochrymiuk stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Ochrymiuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ochrymiuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Takano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iwan Ochrymiuk!
Our winner, Iwan Ochrymiuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jonny Ferrara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jonny Ferrara has been cut.
Ferrara tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva scores with a counter punch that sends Ferrara to the canvas! Silva smells blood - he's punishing Ferrara with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ferrara has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joel Leone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Leone misses.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leone tries to bum rush Zhirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zhirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leone cracks Zhirkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhirkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhirkov.
And Zhirkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Leone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhirkov moves out of range as Leone strikes.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joel Leone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Zhirkov.
Zhirkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Leone as Zhirkov shoots in.
Leone misses with a looping left.
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhirkov trying to move into half guard but instead Leone has managed to sweep!
Zhirkov wants to hit a switch here but Leone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhirkov there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zhirkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leone's back!
Zhirkov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Leone is in real trouble here. Zhirkov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Leone is tapping out! Zhirkov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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