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GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Killer (ranked 24926 p4p, 904 weight class) and Grady Froelich (ranked 23537 p4p, 938 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grady Froelich!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froelich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Froelich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Froelich wants the takedown. Killer is fighting it off but Froelich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Killer's guard against the cage.
Froelich stands and steps away. Killer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Froelich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Killer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Froelich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Froelich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Froelich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froelich controlling the position well here. Killer rolled but Froelich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Froelich has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Killer is in real trouble here. Froelich gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Killer is tapping out! Froelich wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grady Froelich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ward Rand (ranked 23160 p4p, 810 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 9365 p4p, 774 weight class). Ward Rand has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ward Rand!
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, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Rand down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Rand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rand is rocked!
It looks like Ward Rand has been cut.
OH! Rand has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Steel smells blood and charges in for the finish! Steel unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rand sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Ferguson (ranked 7268 p4p, 755 weight class) and Denis Ortiz (ranked 23938 p4p, 860 weight class). The key to victory for Duncan Ferguson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Duncan Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Denis Ortiz has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Ortiz shoots in.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duncan Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ortiz is rocked!
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!
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily. Ferguson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ortiz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ortiz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Gashi (ranked 8880 p4p, 747 weight class) and Kevin Murphy (ranked 8276 p4p, 723 weight class). Stefan Gashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Murphy 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Gashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Murphy !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Gashi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy stands up and waves to Gashi to follow him.
Stefan Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gashi has Murphy in his guard.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy .
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy scores with a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Gashi is defending the position.
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gashi.
Murphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Gashi tries to improve position but can't.
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy stands up and beckons Gashi to his feet.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gashi quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gashi shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Gashi avoids them all with ease.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Gashi shoots in.
Gashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy .
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gashi is defended easily by Murphy .
Murphy thuds his right hand into Gashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy feints and then cracks Gashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gashi down.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gashi tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy winds up and cracks Gashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Gashi defending well.
Gashi actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Gashi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy stands up out of the half guard.
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy stands up and waves to Gashi to follow him.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Gashi shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Gashi avoids it with no problem.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Gashi avoids them all with ease.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Murphy . Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gashi sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Gashi's guard.
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gashi fails with the takedown
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Gashi to the mat.
Gashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murphy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy gets to his feet. Gashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A shot to the liver by Murphy . Beautiful body shot.
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Gashi's guard.
Murphy gets to his feet. Gashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gashi avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy stands up.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gashi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy cracks Gashi with a nice body shot.
Gashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gashi!
Gashi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Murphy landing punches.
Gashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Gashi gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy controlling the pace.
Murphy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy has picked Gashi up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy has Gashi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gashi tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Gashi's guard.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi misses with a takedown
and Murphy moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gashi is defended easily by Murphy .
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gashi to his feet.
Kevin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pushes Gashi up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gashi back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Gashi's belly button to the back.
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gashi.
Stefan Gashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Murphy !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Brodie (ranked 9745 p4p, 620 weight class) and Mario Pereira (ranked 5697 p4p, 493 weight class). Brodie comes to the cage accompanied by Nasty. Pereira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Brodie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Pereira!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Brodie throws a leg kick but Pereira moved away.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brodie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the cage. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Brodie saw it coming and moves away.
Brodie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira throws a one two combo.
Pereira looks to land a combination. Brodie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pereira slips a jab from Brodie.
Brodie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brodie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brodie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Brodie seems unphased.
Brodie just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mario Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brodie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira tries to bum rush Brodie with a series of wild strikes but Brodie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brodie.
Brodie misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira clobbers Brodie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brodie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira works over Brodie's head and body with a nice combination.
Brodie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira goes for a small jab and connects. Now Pereira goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Brodie stumbles back but Pereira runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Brodie to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Brodie will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Pereira!
A very excited looking Mario Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sewer Rat (ranked 8654 p4p, 832 weight class) and Pierre St George (ranked 4359 p4p, 565 weight class). The Sewer Rat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sewer Rat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre St George!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St George dodges the punch combination from Rat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St George 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.
Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by Rat misses
and St George counters with a shoot takedown. Rat fights it but they end up in guard.
St George postures up and lands a big shot to Rat's brow.
Rat 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.
Rat has momentary wrist control but St George slips an elbow through the middle.
St George forces his way into half guard.
St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
St George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat blocking the ground and pound attempt from St George.
St George content to control rather than advance.
St George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rat's head.
St George throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow.
St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St George is working away from the top position though.
St George lands with a punch from half guard.
St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rat defending well though.
Rat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St George.
St George is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St George trying to mount his opponent but Rat defends it.
St George thows a huge punch but Rat dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St George connects with a nice short shot to Rat's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from St George.
Rat is defending against the submission attempts here by St George.
St George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St George is working for a submission of some sort.
St George lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St George slips a nice elbow through Rat's hands, connecting with Rat's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St George prevents Rat from standing back up.
St George drops an elbow to the side of Rat's head.
St George lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
St George performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rat has hold of St George's hands but St George slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St George is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round.
That's time! Rat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rat closes the distance looking to clinch
and St George counters with a takedown into side control.
Rat taking a bit of punishment here - St George scoring with strikes.
St George working the ground and pound but Rat is defending the strikes.
St George is chipping away with strikes.
Pierre St George has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
St George happy to just control the position for now.
St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St George controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St George works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control.
St George lands some shots froms side control.
St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St George looks up at the clock and then as Rat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St George smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St George working the ground and pound.
St George is staying tight to Rat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St George cracks Rat with a big elbow.
St George trying to control the position but Rat is working away.
St George scoring with punches and elbows.
Rat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St George working the head with strikes.
St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St George cracks Rat with a big elbow.
Rat taking punishment in the form of punches.
St George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rat has escaped the position, nice work there.
St George misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control.
St George working the body and head with strikes.
St George trying to control the action but Rat is working from the bottom.
St George cracks Rat with a big elbow.
St George landing strikes.
St George lands some shots froms side control.
St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St George working the ground and pound.
St George in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St George in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rat is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre St George!
Pierre St George got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hades Anderson (ranked 6903 p4p, 667 weight class) and Stephen King (ranked 4200 p4p, 489 weight class). King has chosen Taxi Cab as his entrance music. Stephen King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hades Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen King!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
King looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. King tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hades Anderson!
Hades Anderson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janis Ozolins (ranked 3887 p4p, 507 weight class) and Yuri Ustinov (ranked 2898 p4p, 414 weight class). Ustinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ENERGIA!. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yuri Ustinov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Janis Ozolins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Ustinov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ustinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolins is trying to defend but Ustinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ustinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ustinov.
Ozolins is trying to stand.
Ustinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozolins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov trying to mount his opponent but Ozolins defends it.
Ustinov is trying to work for a kimura but Ozolins is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolins wants to get back to his feet.
Ustinov works his way into side control.
Ustinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozolins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ustinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ozolins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ustinov wants to control but Ozolins is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustinov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ozolins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ustinov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ozolins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ustinov lets go of the hold and Ozolins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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