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NJMMA #11: Bufalino v Sane PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Jones (ranked 4078 p4p, 387 weight class) and Olegar Gavira (ranked 3832 p4p, 371 weight class). Gavira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wicked & Tun. The key to victory for Nicky Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olegar Gavira!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavira gets a takedown into half guard.
Gavira working Jones over with strikes.
Gavira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gavira working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gavira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Gavira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gavira is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gavira wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Gavira seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gavira lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavira lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gavira looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Gavira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gavira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gavira with good strikes from the mount here!
Gavira postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jones badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gavira around the waist but Gavira pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gavira is the winner by TKO! Gavira jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olegar Gavira!
Olegar Gavira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 6640 p4p, 621 weight class) and Johnny Sams (ranked 5905 p4p, 599 weight class). Johnny Sams 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Katchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Sams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sams as he avoids it easily.
Sams throws a leg kick but Katchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sams doesn't manage to clinch there - Katchenko circles away.
Katchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sams avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Katchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Katchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sams swings for the body but Katchenko moves out of range.
Sams misses with a low kick.
Katchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katchenko is defended easily by Sams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katchenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Sams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sams moves into the clinch.
Sams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko tries to work over Sams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sams wants to get back to striking at distance but Katchenko won't allow it.
Katchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sams has Katchenko pushed against the cage.
Sams tries for a takedown but Katchenko manages to get underhooks.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katchenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Sams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Katchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katchenko.
Katchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katchenko 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.
Sams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Katchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams has one foot on Katchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Katchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sams is looking to clinch.
Sams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katchenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Katchenko with that takedown attempt.
Katchenko is breathing heavily.
Katchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Sams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sams moves into the clinch.
Sams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sams tries to clinch but Katchenko is having none of it.
Sams lands with a kick to the temple. Katchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sams moves into the clinch successfully.
Sams prevents a body shot from Katchenko.
Katchenko misses with an elbow strike.
Katchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sams tries to land knees in the clinch but Katchenko avoids the damage to the body.
Katchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Sams blocks with his arms.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sams avoids a kick to the body.
Sams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Katchenko.
Johnny Sams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sams throws a counter combo.
Sams lands a head kick!
Katchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sams counter with a right hand.
Sams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sams wants it to stay on the feet.
Sams drives through and clinches with Katchenko against the cage.
Sams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Sams tries to pull guard but Katchenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Sams drops back down to his feet.
Sams is trying to pull guard but Katchenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sams tries for a takedown but Katchenko manages to get underhooks.
Katchenko lands a knee to the body.
Katchenko works on Sams's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katchenko lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Katchenko.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Sams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katchenko moves into the clinch.
Katchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sams working hard to break the clinch.
Katchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sams's elbow.
Katchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sams avoids it by throwing Katchenko back against the cage.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sams is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Katchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Katchenko.
Katchenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Katchenko prevents Sams from breaking the clinch.
Andrei Katchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Katchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katchenko has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Katchenko obliges.
Katchenko lands an elbow just above Sams 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Katchenko.
Katchenko breaks from the clinch.
Katchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sams is breathing heavily.
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!
Katchenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Katchenko works on Sams's body with a couple of short punches.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko shoots in for a double leg but Sams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Sams.
Katchenko clinches up against the cage.
Sams fails to pull guard.
Katchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katchenko manages to break the clinch.
Katchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Sams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katchenko.
Katchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sams trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Katchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katchenko.
Sams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sams 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.
Katchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Katchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katchenko shoots in for a takedown but Sams shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Katchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andrei Katchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sams circles away.
Katchenko with a poor takedown
and Sams counters with a stiff right hand.
Sams lands a high kick!
Sams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katchenko.
Katchenko fails to land the takedown.
Sams lands a high kick!
Sams blocks a head kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko tries to land a front kick but Sams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sams throws a counter combo.
A head kick from Sams lands but Katchenko takes it in his stride.
Katchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sams is fending him off so far but Katchenko persists. Nope, Sams circles away and we're back to standing.
Sams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katchenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sams forces Katchenko back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko breaks the clinch.
Sams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katchenko.
Sams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnny Sams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sams takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Katchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sams's elbow.
Katchenko breaks the clinch.
Sams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Katchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sams takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Andrei Katchenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Katchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Katchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sams, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Sams as Katchenko shoots in.
Katchenko tries for a takedown but Sams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Katchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sams lands with a nice combination. Katchenko backs away looking to recover.
Katchenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sams clinches with his opponent.
Sams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katchenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Katchenko.
Sams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Katchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sams drives through and clinches with Katchenko against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Katchenko.
Sams is trying to break the clinch but Katchenko is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams has Katchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katchenko digs a right hand underneath Sams's ribcage. Sams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Katchenko pushes Sams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Katchenko works on Sams's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Katchenko.
Katchenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Katchenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Katchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Katchenko tries to work over Sams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katchenko.
Katchenko is working Sams over against the cage.
Katchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Katchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katchenko.
Sams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams forces Katchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Sams breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko shoots in and drives through. Sams sprawls well.
Sams rushes Katchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Sams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katchenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katchenko working Sams over with knees to the body.
Katchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sams avoids it by throwing Katchenko back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Katchenko.
Katchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko pushes Sams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Katchenko - that landed with a thud.
Sams tries to pull guard but Katchenko won't allow it.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sams controls the action.
Katchenko lands a damaging elbow.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sams.
Katchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Sams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katchenko staying out of range there.
Katchenko dives in and grabs Sams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sams pushes down on Katchenko's head and hops out.
Sams avoids the head kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Sams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katchenko misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Katchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sams tries to avoid it but Katchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sams to the ground. Sams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katchenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sams!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katchenko working the strikes but Sams uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Katchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sams's head.
Katchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sams wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrei Katchenko.
I think Katchenko 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Katchenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Roberts (ranked 4468 p4p, 481 weight class) and go Sleep (ranked 5029 p4p, 527 weight class). Kevin Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, go Sleep!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleep throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Roberts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sleep quickly recovers to half guard.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sleep keeps working.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sleep is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sleep sees it coming and defends easily.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleep is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sleep can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts trying to control the action but Sleep is working 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.
Sleep wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sleep should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sleep lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Sleep throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sleep!
Sleep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sleep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sleep connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sleep lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Sleep lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Sleep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Sleep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts throws a right hand that Sleep ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleep also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sleep.
Sleep scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sleep connects with an inside leg kick.
Sleep throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts 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.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleep throws a front kick that sends Roberts stumbling back into the cage.
Sleep defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sleep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Sleep circles away.
Sleep is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sleep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Sleep throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sleep throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sleep lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Sleep fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
go Sleep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleep scoring well with a low kick there.
Sleep lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sleep scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sleep has eaten all the pies!
Good leg kick by Sleep there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleep throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sleep lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sleep lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sleep can pounce on him.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleep.
Sleep scoring well with a low kick there.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sleep.
Sleep scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
go Sleep dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sleep connects with an inside leg kick.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Sleep, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Sleep against the cage but Sleep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleep.
Sleep throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleep.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sleep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sleep.
Sleep thumps Roberts with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sleep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sleep.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sleep. Sleep obviously looking to wear him down.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Sleep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sleep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sleep.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sleep defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Sleep into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sleep can pounce on him.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleep.
Sleep scores with a spinning back kick!
Sleep lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sleep cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Good leg kick by Sleep there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roberts 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.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Sleep scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleep.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sleep.
Sleep fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sleep sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleep lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Sleep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
go Sleep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleep scoring well with a low kick there.
Sleep lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Sleep connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sleep thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Sleep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sleep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sleep connects with an inside leg kick.
Sleep lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sleep throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kevin Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sleep - that will leave a mark!
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sleep lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Sleep tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberts 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.
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sleep delivers a nice body kick.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleep feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roberts's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Sleep there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sleep can pounce on him.
Sleep connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Sleep manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sleep throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sleep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sleep lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roberts will feel that in the morning.
Roberts 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.
Sleep lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
go Sleep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sleep connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleep connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleep lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roberts will feel that in the morning.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Sleep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
A big left from Roberts misses.
Sleep with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sleep thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Sleep moves away and avoids it.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sleep can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Sleep.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sleep. That one must have hurt.
go Sleep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleep defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sleep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sleep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleep.
Sleep thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sleep. Sleep obviously looking to wear him down.
Sleep chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sleep throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Sleep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sleep.
A solid body kick from Sleep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleep feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Good leg kick by Sleep there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sleep.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Sleep tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleep. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Sleep lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberts takes a step back to recover.
Sleep throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sleep lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sleep fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sleep. Roberts shrugs it off though.
Sleep lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sleep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sleep. Sleep obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roberts's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Sleep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sleep moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sleep, right into the meat.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sleep connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Sleep.
Sleep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sleep.
Sleep feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleep feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleep throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Sleep tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sleep swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Sleep connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sleep.
Sleep turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sleep lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Sleep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sleep lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sleep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Sleep throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sleep scores with a leg kick.
Kevin Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleep lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
go Sleep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sleep winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... go Sleep!
After the fight, go Sleep was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Shushkev (ranked 5410 p4p, 620 weight class) and Stephen Thompson (ranked 7888 p4p, 723 weight class). Stephen Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shushkev.
Shushkev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson scores with a head kick. Shushkev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shushkev throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shushkev.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Shushkev moves out of range easily.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shushkev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shushkev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shushkev feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Shushkev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shushkev tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Shushkev throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shushkev's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shushkev's closed guard. He's half up but Shushkev has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shushkev pivots and extends the arm, Thompson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shushkev! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baron Shushkev!
Baron Shushkev made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Lentz (ranked 5057 p4p, 435 weight class) and Rich Tyme (ranked 6748 p4p, 498 weight class). Rich Tyme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Tyme!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz moves out of range as Tyme strikes.
A jab lands there for Tyme.
Tyme looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyme instigates a clinch.
Tyme wants to break free but Lentz has control.
Tyme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lentz swinging wildly here.
Tyme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme lands a nice shot that snaps Lentz's head back.
Tyme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyme fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lentz sprawls well. Lentz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyme gets slowly back to his feet.
Lentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lentz preventing the sweep.
Lentz slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyme is looking to improve his position.
Lentz controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyme is trying to maintain the position but Lentz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lentz prevents Tyme from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lentz stalling.
Lentz'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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four 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.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyme.
Tyme misses with a wild body shot.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Lentz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lentz somewhat.
Lentz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyme working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lentz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lentz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Tyme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyme misses the jab.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Tyme.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target.
Tyme misses the shot to the body.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Tyme.
Tyme throws a series of punches but Lentz moves out of range.
Tyme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyme throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyme lands a really nice looking cross but Lentz seems unphased.
Lentz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Lentz as he checks the leg kick.
Tyme misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme throws a right hand that Lentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lentz also avoids with ease.
Tyme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rich Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyme scores with a nice right hand.
Tyme misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lentz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan Lentz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lentz throws a strike aimed at the side of Tyme's head but Tyme avoids it well.
Tyme is looking to regain half guard here but Lentz keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyme is being controlled here.
Lentz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyme to his feet.
Lentz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyme swivels and escapes.
Tyme tries to clinch up.
Tyme tries for a takedown but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lentz takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme misses with a straight right.
Tyme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz tries for a takedown but Tyme manages to get underhooks.
Lentz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Lentz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lentz has Tyme pressed against the cage, preventing Tyme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyme misses with a hook. Lentz ducked under it nicely.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyme.
Rich Tyme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyme throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
Lentz feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lentz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyme! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme scores with a nice head shot.
Tyme looks to land a left hand but Lentz moved out of range nicely.
Tyme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyme misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyme wants to stand and escape but Lentz is having none of it.
Tyme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lentz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lentz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyme is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Lentz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Howard McCormick (ranked 5054 p4p, 434 weight class) and Tyler Kortez (ranked 8260 p4p, 532 weight class). 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 Tyler Kortez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howard McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Kortez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kortez's waist but Kortez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCormick off to one side.
McCormick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kortez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortez is being controlled here.
McCormick working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick has knee on belly momentarily but Kortez bucks him off and regains half guard.
McCormick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick is looking for a kimura but Kortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCormick to get the leverage.
McCormick is working for a kimura but Kortez is defending it quite comfortably.
McCormick is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kortez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCormick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCormick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCormick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kortez for as long as he can get away with.
McCormick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kortez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCormick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCormick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kortez dives in and grabs McCormick's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCormick pushes down on Kortez's head and hops out.
McCormick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kortez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCormick's efforts to push away.
Kortez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. McCormick won't want to take too many of those.
Kortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kortez landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortez lands a knee to the head.
McCormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kortez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
It looked like McCormick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howard McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortez fails with the takedown.
Kortez looks winded!
McCormick gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCormick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCormick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Kortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCormick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kortez avoids the body shot from McCormick.
Kortez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCormick is controlling him.
Kortez has momentary wrist control but McCormick slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick throwing strikes but missing.
McCormick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortez's head.
McCormick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kortez on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCormick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kortez!
McCormick wants to control but Kortez postures up.
Kortez tries to get to his feet but McCormick is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kortez in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick tries to strike from the bottom.
McCormick is pulling down on Kortez's head. It's preventing any offense from Kortez, at least for the moment.
McCormick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kortez wants to stand but McCormick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortez preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kortez is looking to stand up but McCormick won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCormick closes the distance and pushes Kortez back into the cage.
Kortez landing knees to the body.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
Kortez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCormick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kortez has McCormick pressed against the cage, preventing McCormick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kortez's elbow.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick tries to break the clinch but Kortez is controlling the position.
Kortez lands a good knee to the midsection. McCormick won't want to take too many of those.
McCormick working aggressively here.
McCormick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kortez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kortez is looking to clinch but McCormick is avoiding it.
Kortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCormick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kortez shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCormick attempts a counter takedown but Kortez avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by McCormick misses
and Kortez counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCormick misses with a takedown attempt
and Kortez counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCormick leaves Kortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like McCormick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCormick moves into the clinch successfully.
McCormick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kortez landing knees to the body.
Kortez is trying to maintain a safe position but McCormick gets an underhook and turns Kortez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortez prevents McCormick from breaking the clinch.
McCormick wants to break free but Kortez has control.
McCormick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCormick.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kortez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCormick wants to get back to striking at distance but Kortez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortez stalling in the clinch.
McCormick trying to control the position but instead, Kortez has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCormick into the cage.
The referee calls for McCormick to work.
McCormick is trying to pull guard but Kortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCormick manages to break the clinch.
McCormick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCormick clinches.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kortez obliges.
Kortez blocks an uppercut.
McCormick looking to throw knees to the head but Kortez is blocking nicely.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCormick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kortez with a knee to the head.
McCormick is rocked!
Kortez lands a knee to the body.
Oh McCormick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCormick's face.
McCormick wants to get back to striking at distance but Kortez won't allow it.
Kortez looking to slow down the pace here.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kortez.
Kortez scores with a knee to the head.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
McCormick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kortez connects with a knee to the head.
Kortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyler Kortez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCormick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kortez tries to land a knee to the head but McCormick blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick stalling the fight.
Kortez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCormick jumps into guard, dragging Kortez to the mat.
Kortez stands and steps away. McCormick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCormick has closed the distance and engaged Kortez in a clinch.
McCormick seems to have got his legs back now.
Kortez looking to throw knees to the head but McCormick is blocking nicely.
McCormick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCormick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCormick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kortez to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard McCormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kortez lands a nice knee to the body.
Kortez crunches a lovely knee into McCormick's ribcage.
Kortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Kortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick tightens his grip and picks Kortez up, before dumping him to the ground. Kortez manages to land in guard.
McCormick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCormick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCormick tries to free his leg and advance position but Kortez is retaining full guard.
Howard McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kortez keeping moving, preventing McCormick from controlling successfully.
Kortez wants to stand up but McCormick is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Kortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kortez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Kortez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Entropy Tango (ranked 3458 p4p, 344 weight class) and Rick Douglas (ranked 4892 p4p, 438 weight class). Douglas has chosen Problems lil scrappy as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Entropy Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango misses with a combination
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Douglas misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tango.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Tango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Tango counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Douglas misses.
Tango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas throws a hook but Tango blocks it.
Tango moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Tango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas throws a right hand that misses
and Tango counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tango misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tango misses with a body shot.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tango defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tango closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Tango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tango is keeping busy.
Douglas looking to stall.
Tango looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Douglas wants to break free but Tango has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tango.
Douglas taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tango dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut!
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Douglas looks to move away, Tango throws a big counter combo but Douglas just gets out of the way.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Tango is out of range.
Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tango showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Tango is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Tango saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tango's head backwards.
Tango connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Tango misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tango.
Tango misses the shot to the body.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tango defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas 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.
Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tango scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
Douglas scores with a decent looking hook.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Tango is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Tango lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Douglas.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Tango.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Tango throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rick Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Tango tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Douglas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Tango moved out of range nicely.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Tango.
Tango closes the distance and clinches.
Tango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tango up against the cage.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
Douglas clobbers Tango with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Tango is looking to counter punch.
Tango takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Rick Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tango stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas throws a lazy uppercut
and Tango counters with a left and a right that stings Douglas.
A shot to the liver by Tango. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Tango counters with a left to the body.
Tango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas throws the left hand but Tango avoids the punch easily.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tango.
Tango swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Douglas misses with a hook
and Tango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Tango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tango misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Tango counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tango lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tango 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas lands with a cross.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Tango loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tango to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglas misses with a hook. Tango ducked under it nicely.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Tango counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Tango moved out of range.
Tango slips under a jab.
Douglas throws a hook but Tango avoids it easily.
Tango misses with a looping left.
Tango misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Tango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tango misses with a body shot
and Douglas counters with a one-two to the body.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tango. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Douglas finds it's target.
Tango works Douglas's body with a nice hook.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Tango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Tango clinches with his opponent.
Tango swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Entropy Tango 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. This is the final round!
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tango takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Tango ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
A quick step to the side and Tango tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tango swings away with a body shot that misses
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tango is looking to wear down Douglas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tango moves into range and clinches up with Douglas.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Tango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas slows down the pace here.
Douglas leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Come on Douglas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Douglas.
Tango misses the body punch
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tango looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Douglas throws a combination that misses
and Tango counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tango swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tango's head.
Tango throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango slips a jab from Douglas.
Tango ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas throws a right hand that misses
and Tango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Tango.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Tango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Douglas.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Tango is out of range.
Douglas scores with a jab. Tango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Douglas misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tango moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Tango is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tango.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tango.
Nice uppercut lands for Douglas. That snapped Tango's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tango just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas jabs Tango right on the nose. Tango blinks but takes it well.
Douglas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Douglas duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Tango slips the punch.
Tango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Tango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Tango defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Tango ducks down to avoid it.
Tango was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Douglas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tango moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Douglas!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Douglas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Brito (ranked 3115 p4p, 404 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 4195 p4p, 516 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Kardashian!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brito ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brito. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brito.
Brito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brito tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Brito back against the cage.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Brito avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kardashian is working Brito over against the cage.
Brito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kardashian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brito blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Brito.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brito backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kardashian lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Brito is working Kardashian over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Brito.
Brito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brito prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kardashian as Brito tries to tie him up.
Brito breaks the clinch.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Brito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brito is breathing heavily.
Kardashian misses with a looping right.
Brito moves out of range as Kardashian strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Kardashian throws a hook but Brito blocks it.
Brito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Guilherme Brito has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brito ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
Kardashian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brito staying out of range there.
Brito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Kardashian sizes up Brito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kardashian and Brito goes tumbling to the canvas! Kardashian follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Brito is rocked!
Kardashian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Brito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brito seems to have got his legs back now.
Kardashian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian throws a shot to the body.
Brito misses with an uppercut
and Kardashian counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brito to the canvas!
Brito is pulling down on Kardashian's head to control his posture.
Kardashian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brito, up you get!
Kardashian misses with a straight left.
Brito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Brito's body. Brito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kardashian lands with a good body shot.
Kardashian looks to throw the jab but Brito is out of range.
Kardashian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
Kardashian 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.
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kardashian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
Kardashian cracks Brito with an uppercut from hell and Brito crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kardashian's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Guilherme Brito's cut is getting worse.
Kardashian wants to pass the guard but Brito is keeping the position.
Kardashian stands and steps away. Brito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brito.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Brito slips the punch.
As Kardashian tries to get set, Brito tries to push him back and clinch up but Kardashian manages to avoid the attempt.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kardashian and Brito goes tumbling to the canvas! Kardashian follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Kardashian wants to control but Brito is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Brito's cut.
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.
Brito fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Brito finds it's way through Kardashian's defenses.
Kardashian lands a nice looking body shot.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
and Brito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brito was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
It looked like Brito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kardashian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brito ducks straight into an uppercut from Kardashian and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Brito manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Kardashian looking to pass the guard.
Kardashian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kardashian waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Brito. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Brito to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Brito keeping full guard, as Kardashian tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kardashian wants to control from the top but Brito keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kardashian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
Brito throws a lazy right hand but Kardashian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kardashian connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brito tumbling to the canvas!
Guilherme Brito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kardashian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian trying to control the position from guard on top but Brito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brito is pulling down on Kardashian's head to control his posture.
Kardashian trying to control the position from guard on top but Brito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kardashian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Kardashian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brito, up you get!
Kardashian's corner calls for a 1-2. Kardashian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target.
Brito is looking to counter punch.
Kardashian punishes Brito's body with a nice straight punch.
Kardashian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Brito ducked under it nicely.
Brito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kardashian.
Brito looks to clinch
and Kardashian counters with a huge right that knocks Brito out cold! Kardashian is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
A relieved looking Rob Kardashian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Guilherme Brito had this to say: 'I will win my next fight, I promise you that!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russel Bufalino (ranked 2727 p4p, 278 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 3106 p4p, 309 weight class). Russel Bufalino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russel Bufalino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bufalino counters with a nice body shot.
Bufalino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sane manages to avoid it.
Bufalino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bufalino moves into the clinch.
Sane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bufalino to keep the fight standing.
Sane is trying to pull guard but Bufalino has him pressed against the cage.
Russel Bufalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sane.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Sane avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
A short right from Bufalino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane fails to pull guard.
Bufalino leaning against his opponent.
Bufalino taking a breather.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bufalino.
Bufalino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sane backwards.
Bufalino stalling.
Good body shot from Bufalino.
Sane is trying to pull guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanes head.
A short right from Bufalino.
Bufalino is working Sane over against the cage.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino is working Sane over against the cage.
Bufalino is pushing Sane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bufalino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bufalino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sane jumps guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bufalino stalling the fight.
Bufalino digs a right hand into Sane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sane's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Bufalino.
Bufalino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bufalino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sane jumps guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bufalino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sane prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
Sane tries to pull guard but Bufalino won't allow it.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sane tries to pull guard but Bufalino holds him up against the cage and eventually Sane drops back down to his feet.
Bufalino lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino digs a right hand underneath Sane's ribcage. Sane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Sane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bufalino smiles and moves away.
Bufalino takes a swing at Sane's ribcage but misses.
Bufalino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sane shoots in and gets a takedown into Bufalino's guard.
Bufalino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bufalino tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane prevents Bufalino from getting back to his feet.
Bufalino is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Julius Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sane wants to control from the top but Bufalino keeps moving.
Bufalino wants to get back to his feet but Sane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bufalino is keeping the position for now.
Bufalino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sane on the ground.
Sane is standing up over Bufalino. Bufalino looks to escape but Sane dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bufalino is trying to buck Sane off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bufalino looks to land a combination but Sane avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sane or perhaps it was just good defense by Bufalino, which made it look bad.
Sane closes the distance and clinches up with Bufalino, looking for a takedown. Sane pushes Bufalino against the cage but Bufalino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bufalino tries to clinch but Sane moves out of range.
Bufalino has Sane up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bufalino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sane up against the cage.
Bufalino stops a takedown attempt from Sane.
Russel Bufalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufalino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bufalino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Sane takes a shot to the head.
Bufalino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bufalino gets underhooks to prevent Sane's takedown attempt.
Bufalino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sane's elbow.
Bufalino lands with a light punch inside.
Sane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bufalino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Sane blocks it.
Bufalino is leaning against Sane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bufalino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bufalino.
A right hand to the body from Bufalino.
Bufalino struggles to land a body shot inside as Sane controls his hands.
Bufalino gets through Sane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike.
Bufalino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Bufalino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
Bufalino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sane up against the cage.
Bufalino is working Sane over against the cage.
Sane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bufalino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanes head.
Bufalino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bufalino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Bufalino.
A right hand to the body from Bufalino.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sane can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Bufalino.
Bufalino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sane or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bufalino.
Bufalino presses Sane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane is trying to pull guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bufalino - that landed with a thud.
Bufalino presses Sane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bufalino scores with a hook to the body.
Bufalino tries to work over Sane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sane blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Stalling in the clinch from Bufalino.
Nice body punch from Bufalino.
Bufalino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Bufalino.
Bufalino is pushing Sane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bufalino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that second 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.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the body.
Bufalino throws a body punch but Sane moves out of range.
Sane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bufalino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sane scrambles back to his feet.
Bufalino connects with a looping right hand.
Bufalino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bufalino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sane up against the cage.
Sane prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bufalino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sane up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bufalino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bufalino.
Bufalino works on Sane's body with a couple of short punches.
Sane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bufalino to keep the fight standing.
Bufalino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bufalino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bufalino scores with a hook to the body.
Bufalino is struggling to control the position.
Bufalino scores with a shoulder strike.
Bufalino lands a shot to the body.
Bufalino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bufalino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sane is trying to pull guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bufalino is leaning against Sane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bufalino stalling the fight.
Bufalino is leaning against Sane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bufalino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russel Bufalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Sane.
Sane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sane jumps guard but Bufalino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bufalino.
Bufalino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bufalino stalls.
Bufalino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
Sane takes a shot to the head.
Bufalino stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sane or not.
A short uppercut from Bufalino.
Bufalino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sane or not.
A nice left hand lands by Bufalino.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Sane blocks it.
Sane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bufalino.
Bufalino scores with a hook to the body.
Bufalino digs a right hand into Sane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sane's gas tank.
Sane tries to pull guard but Bufalino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bufalino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bufalino scores with a shot to the side of Sane's head.
Russel Bufalino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bufalino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sane has Bufalino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bufalino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bufalino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bufalino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bufalino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bufalino is struggling to control the position.
Bufalino pushes Sane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bufalino digs a good body shot into Sane's ribs.
Bufalino throws a body shot but no joy.
Sane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bufalino to the mat! Bufalino manages to get full guard.
Sane pushing down on Bufalino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bufalino is looking to escape.
Sane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bufalino has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufalino is looking to escape.
Sane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sane moves to the back.
Bufalino wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Sane drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Bufalino 's chin! Bufalino is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Sane!
Justin Sane is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Sane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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