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DFC 48: Rampage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cage (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Rizzuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzuto slips under a jab.
Rizzuto misses the jab.
Cage throws a body punch but Rizzuto moves out of range.
Rizzuto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzuto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Cage strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Rizzuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Cage.
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzuto in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzuto misses with a wild body shot.
Cage cracks Rizzuto with an open hand slap.
Rizzuto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage misses with an uppercut
and Rizzuto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Rizzuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Rizzuto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzuto.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage tests Rizzuto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzuto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage throws a body punch but Rizzuto moves out of range.
Rizzuto attempts a counter takedown but Cage avoids it well and moves away.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzuto catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Cage thuds a left hand into Rizzuto's body.
Rizzuto misses the jab.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Rizzuto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzuto is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Rizzuto 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.
Rizzuto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzuto passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rizzuto tries to pass to full mount but Cage defends it.
Cage tries to roll over but Rizzuto keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Poor strikes thrown by Rizzuto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cage told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cage looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rizzuto! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makisig Tolentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane comes to the cage accompanied by Fast Lane. Tolentino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance with the Devil . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makisig Tolentino!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolentino as he jumps to the side.
Sane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sane misses with a jab to the body
and Tolentino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sane really felt that one!
Tolentino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Sane misses
and Tolentino counters with an inside leg kick.
Sane shoots in and drives through. Tolentino sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolentino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolentino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sane is defended easily by Tolentino.
Sane misses with a right hand
and Tolentino counters with a low kick, right behind Sane 's knee.
Tolentino throws a head kick but Sane moves out of range.
Sane shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Tolentino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sane just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolentino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sane misses with a straight left.
Sane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolentino but Tolentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolentino cracks Sane with a good jab.
Sane looks for a takedown but Tolentino sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolentino as he jumps to the side.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tolentino counters with a huge left! Sane is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tolentino isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sane from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tolentino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makisig Tolentino!
Makisig Tolentino very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hundo Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Stafford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hundo Varga's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hundo Varga!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafford throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Stafford misses.
Ben Stafford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varga wants to clinch up but Stafford keeps it at a distance.
Stafford works the jab nicely.
Stafford has managed to clinch.
Varga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stafford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stafford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Varga has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Varga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stafford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stafford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stafford - that landed with a thud.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stafford works on Varga's body with a couple of short punches.
Stafford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stafford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Varga being controlled for a moment.
Varga gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stafford is working away from the top position though.
Varga looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stafford passes into side control!
Varga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Varga wants to improve his position but Stafford is controlling well.
Varga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stafford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stafford's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafford covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Varga has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stafford is defending well but eventually Varga manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stafford has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hundo Varga!
During a confident post fight interview, Hundo Varga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulua Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krotos Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krotos Kron has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulua Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krotos Kron!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kron dips to his left and cracks Master with an uppercut!
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Kron throws a right and a left that Master avoids nicely.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Master was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kron misses.
Master throwing a counter right hand but Kron manages to avoid it.
Kron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Master throws out the jab.
Kron misses with a shot to the body
and Master counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kron misses with a double jab.
Kron dodges the punch combination from Master.
Kron throws a counter combo.
Kron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master throws a right hand that misses
and Kron counters with a straight right hand.
Kron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kron throws a series of punches but Master avoids them all with ease.
Master is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Master misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Kron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Master misses.
Master lands a body shot.
Kron defending well as Master loads up on a big left hand.
Kron lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Master misses with an uppercut.
As Master backs off Kron throws a huge counter combo but Master manages to avoid it all.
Master has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Trying Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Master looks to throw the jab but Kron is out of range.
Kron throws a right and a left that Master avoids nicely.
Master is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kron lands with a nice combination. Master backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Master both land. Nice combination.
Kron moves out of range of the strikes.
Master pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Kron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kron moves out of range as Master strikes.
Kron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Master eats them both and turns towards Kron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Master throws a right hand that Kron ducks under and follows up with a left that Kron also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Kron.
A jab from Master misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a series of punches but Kron moves out of range.
Master throws a combination that misses
and Kron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Master misses with a combination
and Kron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Master is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kron throws a series of strikes that have Master backpedaling.
Kron scores with a sloppy right hand. Master should have avoided that one.
Kron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Master.
Master throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
Kron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Master blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Master throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Master lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kron doesn't seem phased though.
Master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kron throws a combination. Master tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Master counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Kron.
Kron scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krotos Kron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Kron does no damage.
Ulua Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Master fails to land with a series of punches.
Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kron.
Kron takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kron cracks a nice hook into Master's ribs.
Master takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kron misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Master misses.
Kron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Master.
A little feinted left hand from Master on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kron tries to bum rush Master with a series of wild strikes but Master uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Master scores with a jab.
Master throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Master.
Master takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Master swings for the body but Kron moves out of range.
Master rushes Kron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Master.
Master scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Master is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Kron.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kron backwards.
Kron is trying to break the clinch but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Kron controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Master taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Master pressing his opponent against the cage.
Master seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kron manages to break the clinch.
Kron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Master drives through and clinches with Kron against the cage.
Master slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Master as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Master.
Kron being controlled against the cage.
Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kron has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kron is looking to control Master's arms but Master gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kron has his back to the cage.
Master avoiding damage.
Master is working Kron over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ulua Master will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Master's head backwards.
Master throws the left hand but Kron avoids the punch easily.
Master throws a right and a left that Kron avoids nicely.
Master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kron throws a series of punches but Master avoids them all with ease.
Master tries to clinch but Kron moves out of range.
Kron with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master instigates a clinch.
Master prevents Kron from breaking the clinch.
Master tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kron can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kron's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Master as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Master.
Master taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kron's elbow.
A short left from Master.
Master digs a right hand into Kron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kron's gas tank.
Kron blocking some punches.
Master leaning against his opponent.
Master controlling the action here for a moment.
Master leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master just leaning against Kron, taking a breather.
Master effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulua Master.
Kron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Master lands a jab-cross combination.
Kron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Master counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Master wants to clinch up but Kron keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kron on the side of the head.
Kron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kron ducks right into an uppercut from Master.
Kron ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kron.
The crowd cheers as Kron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Master doesn't seem phased though.
Kron lands a really nice looking cross but Master seems unphased.
Kron throws a poor cross that misses
and Master counters with a nice uppercut.
Kron throws a one two combo.
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!
Master looks to land a combination but Kron avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Kron tries to get set, Master tries to push him back and clinch up but Kron manages to avoid the attempt.
Kron avoids the body shot from Master.
Master lands a really nice looking cross but Kron seems unphased.
Kron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Master connects with a crisp jab.
Master rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kron counter with a right hand.
Master misses with a few strikes there.
As Master backs off Kron throws a huge counter combo but Master manages to avoid it all.
Kron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulua Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master sizes up Kron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Master tests Kron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulua Master showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Master 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulua Master!
Ulua Master took some time post fight to say the following; 'I told him he had no chance.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akio Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Youngblood is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akio Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Youngblood. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mori back to the cage. Youngblood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Youngblood misses with a hook
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Mori throws a body shot but no joy.
Mori staying out of range there.
Thor Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori lands a body shot.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Mori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Mori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Mori scores with a hook to the body. Youngblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Mori.
A lazy left from Mori finds it's target.
Mori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Youngblood on the side of the head.
Youngblood throws a body punch but Mori moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mori circles away quickly and effectively.
Mori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Youngblood misses the body punch
and Mori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori digs a good body shot into Youngblood's ribs.
Donk. Mori catches Youngblood right on the button with a cross.
Youngblood clobbers Mori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Mori.
Youngblood walks into a left hand.
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Youngblood on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Youngblood. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Mori lands with a hook. Youngblood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Mori catches Youngblood right on the button with a cross.
Mori jabs at Youngblood's body.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Mori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood misses with a lunging right hand
and Mori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Mori as he connects with a hook.
Mori lands a left and a right that send Youngblood crashing to the mat, dazed. Mori thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Youngblood is rocked!
It looks like Thor Youngblood has been cut.
Youngblood doesn't manage to clinch there - Mori circles away.
Youngblood is still on wobbly legs! Can Mori finish him?
Mori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Youngblood's head.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youngblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youngblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mori misses the jab.
Youngblood seems to have recovered his senses.
Mori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Youngblood on the side of the head.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Youngblood momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori cracks Youngblood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Youngblood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mori finish him?
Mori misses with a double jab
enabling Youngblood to counter with a crisp jab.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Mori's head but Mori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Mori misses.
Mori looks to throw the jab but Youngblood is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut
and Mori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Mori does it's job there.
Mori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Youngblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mori throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood connects with a looping right hand.
Youngblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mori.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori lands with an overhand left.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Mori had a free shot at his head there.
Youngblood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Youngblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Mori.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mori throws a body punch but Youngblood moves out of range.
Mori misses with an uppercut
and Mori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Youngblood walks into a straight right hand from Mori.
Mori digs a good hook to Youngblood's body.
Youngblood wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood needs to keep his hands up - Mori had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Youngblood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mori counter with a right hand.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mori to counter with a crisp jab.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Mori moves out of range.
Mori throws a good cross that connects.
Mori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Youngblood's belly button to the back.
Youngblood throws a lazy uppercut
and Mori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mori slips under a jab from Youngblood.
An attempted straight right counter from Mori misses the target.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Mori moves out of range.
Youngblood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mori loads up on a big right hand but Youngblood slips the punch.
Youngblood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori scores with a jab to the head.
Mori connects with a nice looking jab.
Mori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mori connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Youngblood misses
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Youngblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Youngblood can do to turn this around?
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mori moves away.
Mori drops Youngblood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Youngblood looks back up at him and smiles so Mori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mori cracks Youngblood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori cracks Youngblood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mori lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Youngblood falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mori dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jay Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Jay Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Jay Ray clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Jay Ray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Ray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Jay Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Belfort.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jay Ray.
Belfort blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belfort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jay Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jay Ray after a bit of a struggle.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Jay Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belfort gets control of Jay Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belfort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jay Ray from controlling successfully.
Jay Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belfort on the ground.
Belfort is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jay Ray has his hands clasped together but Belfort extends and breaks Jay Ray's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Belfort.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes to the cage accompanied by Sucker For Pain. Remy Vovchanchyn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Infamous throws a sloppy body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Infamous doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Infamous backing away here, and Vovchanchyn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Infamous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn is pawing at Infamous, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Infamous's nose. Infamous is badly hurt! Vovchanchyn pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Infamous tries desperately to hold on but Vovchanchyn is relentless in his assault! As Infamous receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vovchanchyn away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Vovchanchyn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyeam Yurmommy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurmommy has chosen Peanut Butter Jelly Time - Galantis as his entrance music. Eyeam Yurmommy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Pearson's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyeam Yurmommy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurmommy throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Yurmommy counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Yurmommy misses.
Pearson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yurmommy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurmommy on the ground.
Yurmommy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pearson defends it well.
Yurmommy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson is looking to escape.
Yurmommy is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurmommy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yurmommy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pearson is just riding it out for now. Yurmommy eventually gives up the hold.
Pearson is not content to let Yurmommy control the position.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson is trying to escape back to his feet but Yurmommy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Yurmommy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pearson prevents Yurmommy from improving position.
Yurmommy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
Yurmommy advances to mount.
Yurmommy trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Yurmommy wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely.
Pearson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yurmommy controlling from mount.
Yurmommy punching from mount but Pearson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yurmommy controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson bucks Yurmommy off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Yurmommy pushes him off.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Yurmommy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Yurmommy circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurmommy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Yurmommy throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyeam Yurmommy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yurmommy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Yurmommy avoids it.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson blocks a jab.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurmommy drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pearson's head, knocking him out cold! Yurmommy is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Post fight, an emotional Eyeam Yurmommy said 'Night night boy!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinnis comes to the cage accompanied by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Larratt has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Stripped, Raped and Strangled as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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159 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinnis throws a low kick but Larratt moves out of range easily.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
McGinnis clobbers Larratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinnis won't be happy with that.
McGinnis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGinnis controlling the position for now.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt stopping the sweep attempt from McGinnis.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis cracks Larratt with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Larratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinnis.
Larratt tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGinnis.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGinnis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinnis's head.
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGinnis pulls Larratt in close to prevent any damage.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGinnis stands and throws Larratt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larratt is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McGinnis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGinnis prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
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.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt slips under a jab.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
Larratt walks into a jab.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larratt.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard.
McGinnis stays in close to Larratt's body and controls the position.
Larratt is trying to control the position but McGinnis postures up.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
Larratt keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass.
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.
McGinnis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinnis stopping the sweep attempt from Larratt.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Larratt's head.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Larratt's leg but Larratt calmly moves out of range.
Larratt moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Larratt is out of range.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larratt takes one to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Larratt slips a jab from McGinnis.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with the left hand. Larratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGinnis is on top in guard.
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt tries to roll over but McGinnis keeps him under control.
McGinnis stalling.
Larratt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGinnis in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt trying to control here.
McGinnis stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larratt wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
Larratt is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis is looking to advance position but Larratt won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGinnis throws a leg kick
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinnis's guard.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard.
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis clearly takes 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.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larratt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
McGinnis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGinnis wants to pass the guard but Larratt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis pushing down on Larratt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGinnis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larratt tries to get to full guard but McGinnis has control of the leg.
McGinnis trying to control the pace.
McGinnis wants to control but Larratt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larratt is positioning himself well to prevent McGinnis advancing to mount.
McGinnis slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis wants to stand up but Larratt manages to regain full guard.
Larratt keeping moving, preventing McGinnis from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Larratt's head but Larratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Larratt is out of range.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body shot
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGinnis!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis tries to bench press Larratt off him but Larratt keeps the position.
McGinnis regains half guard, as Larratt was trying to land strikes.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis had his way with Shannon Larratt in 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. This is the final round!
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis lands a nice shot that snaps Larratt's head back.
Larratt drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws an elbow that misses. McGinnis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larratt's guard. Nice move by McGinnis!
Larratt pulls McGinnis in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
McGinnis continues to stall.
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGinnis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larratt is looking for a sweep. McGinnis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larratt can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGinnis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larratt can do to turn this around?
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis keeps Larratt at a distance using the push kick.
Larratt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis throws a lazy right hand but Larratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larratt staying out of range there.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGinnis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody McKenzie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
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, Cody McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Lobtov ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McKenzie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKenzie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lobtov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKenzie!
Lobtov 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.
McKenzie being controlled for a moment.
Lobtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lobtov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McKenzie drops his hands momentarily and Lobtov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lobtov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKenzie looks to land a right hand but Lobtov moved out of range.
McKenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lobtov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKenzie won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lobtov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McKenzie, who protects the arm well.
Lobtov tries to advance to mount but McKenzie instead regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov prevents McKenzie from improving his position.
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but McKenzie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobtov to get the leverage.
McKenzie is concentrating on defense, preventing Lobtov from advancing position.
Lobtov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lobtov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKenzie is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold.
McKenzie is trying to maintain the position but Lobtov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lobtov.
McKenzie wants to improve his position but Lobtov is controlling well.
Lobtov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lobtov is nestled in close to McKenzie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKenzie is looking for a sweep. Lobtov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lobtov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lobtov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKenzie is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold.
Lobtov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McKenzie as he works his way to full guard.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobtov pushes down on McKenzie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov 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.
Lobtov throws the left hand but McKenzie avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov moves away from the strike by McKenzie.
Lobtov throws a jab when McKenzie was well out of range.
Lobtov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenzie.
Lobtov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lobtov ducks right into an uppercut from McKenzie.
Lobtov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.
Lobtov slips a straight right by McKenzie.
Lobtov works McKenzie's body with a nice hook.
McKenzie throws an off balance right hand
and Lobtov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobtov tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
McKenzie misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobtov.
McKenzie misses with a right hand
and Lobtov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lobtov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lobtov - just one landing.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?
Lobtov connects with a body shot.
McKenzie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lobtov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lobtov jabs McKenzie right on the nose. McKenzie blinks but takes it well.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut
and Lobtov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKenzie won't be happy with that.
McKenzie tries to escape but Lobtov is in control.
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lobtov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKenzie is avoiding damage well.
Lobtov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lobtov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lobtov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lobtov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKenzie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKenzie is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lobtov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobtov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McKenzie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lobtov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McKenzie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lobtov lets go of the hold and McKenzie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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