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Ultimate Fighting Friday 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Rockwell (ranked 8033 p4p, 657 weight class) and Tap Out (ranked 5120 p4p, 555 weight class). Elliot Rockwell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tap Out!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Out misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Out 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.
Out looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockwell is fending him off so far but Out persists. Nope, Rockwell circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Rockwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Out shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockwell tries to sprawl out of it but Out keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elliot Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tap Out.
Rockwell scores with a head kick. Out tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out tries for a takedown but Rockwell circles away easily
and Rockwell counters with a nice body shot.
Out tries to land a front kick but Rockwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockwell throwing a counter right hand but Out manages to avoid it.
Out with a poor takedown
and Rockwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell scores with a leg kick.
Out doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockwell lands with a nice body punch.
Out looks winded!
Rockwell cracks a nice hook into Out's ribs.
Rockwell lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell .
Out takes one to the side of the head.
Out shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Out fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Out has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockwell .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell leaves Out with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out misses with a straight left.
Out tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockwell swivels and escapes.
Rockwell tried to counter with a leg kick but Out avoided it.
Out swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell lands a big head kick that sends Out tumbling to the mat! Rockwell takes a step backwards and waves Out back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Out is rocked!
Rockwell looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rockwell backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Out's temple! It sends Out violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rockwell celebrates and the doctors try to help Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Elliot Rockwell !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Guetier (ranked 7810 p4p, 648 weight class) and Miguel Sanchez (ranked 7258 p4p, 634 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Guetier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a swing at Guetier's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Guetier backpedaling.
Guetier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Guetier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guetier misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guetier tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guetier leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Guetier throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guetier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Guetier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Guetier is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Sanchez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working away.
Guetier parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Guetier to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Guetier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez tries to control but Guetier wriggling away.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guetier is rocked!
Sanchez lands a big elbow - Guetier is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Guetier is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miguel Sanchez!
After the big win, Miguel Sanchez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Free Bands inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murray Garland (ranked 3769 p4p, 362 weight class) and Justin Alvarez (ranked 2777 p4p, 269 weight class). Garland comes to the cage accompanied by Muzzy on the Dancefloor. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murray Garland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a hook but Garland avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Garland rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Garland prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garland has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez is working Garland over against the cage.
Garland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garland dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garland is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Garland tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garland takes one on the button.
It looks like Murray Garland has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez drops Garland with a naaaaasty hook - Garland is in real trouble here! Alvarez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Alvarez!
Justin Alvarez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Murray Garland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, Gadget'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 3435 p4p, 408 weight class) and Colby Thompson (ranked 4196 p4p, 471 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dre Battle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dre Battle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Battle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battle throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Battle avoids it with no problem.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Battle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Battle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Battle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle passes Thompson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Battle controlling the pace.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Battle with the ground and pound but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Battle throws a big elbow that misses.
Battle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Battle throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Battle passes into half guard.
Battle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Battle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battle working some strikes from top position.
Battle throwing strikes but missing.
Battle stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Battle!
It looks like Colby Thompson has been cut.
Colby Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Battle tests Thompson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Thompson 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Thompson tries to get set, Battle tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Battle looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battle.
Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
It looked like Battle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson .
Battle throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Battle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Battle throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson jabs Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battle cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Battle defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battle forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle breaks the clinch.
Thompson takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
Battle dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Battle fails to land the takedown.
Battle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battle throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battle misses with a right hand
and Battle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Battle's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Thompson .
Dre Battle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle has managed to clinch.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson .
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Battle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Battle lands with a light punch inside.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson .
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Battle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Battle misses.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Colby Thompson 's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Decent striking displayed by Battle there.
Battle throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Battle.
Thompson throws a head kick but Battle moves out of range.
Battle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colby Thompson 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Battle throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson wants to counter the offense by Battle and move into the clinch position.
Battle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battle.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson 's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Battle. That snapped Thompson 's head back.
Nice cross by Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson cracks Battle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson slips a jab from Battle.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle moves into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battle blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Battle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thompson parries the strikes from Battle easily there. Battle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Battle 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.
Battle is chipping away with strikes.
Battle working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
Battle cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle is trying to ground and pound but Thompson uses the momentary lack of control by Battle to regain half guard.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Battle.
Battle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Battle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Battle connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Battle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The cut above Colby Thompson 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Battle thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Battle working the head and body with strikes.
Colby Thompson 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colby Thompson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dre Battle!
Dre Battle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Straw Hat (ranked 6209 p4p, 466 weight class) and Taras Vovchanchyn (ranked 5020 p4p, 410 weight class). Monkey Straw Hat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taras Vovchanchyn's chin.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monkey Straw Hat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taras Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses
and Straw Hat counters by clinching up.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
Straw Hat connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Vovchanchyn goes down! Straw Hat jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
It looks like Taras Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn tries to buck Straw Hat off but he can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Can Straw Hat finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straw Hat postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vovchanchyn in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vovchanchyn to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Galloway (ranked 4993 p4p, 408 weight class) and John Killney (ranked 6009 p4p, 457 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Killney!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killney under the eye.
Killney slips a straight right by Galloway.
Galloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Killney!
Killney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Galloway trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Killney doesn't escape.
Killney wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Galloway.
Galloway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killney for as long as he can get away with.
Killney covers up after that shot from Galloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Galloway has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Killney is in real trouble here. Galloway gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Killney is tapping out! Galloway wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julius Galloway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seong Hyeon Lee (ranked 5239 p4p, 424 weight class) and Lino Gregorio (ranked 3660 p4p, 328 weight class). Lino Gregorio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seong Hyeon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lino Gregorio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Gregorio's guard.
Gregorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gregorio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gregorio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregorio is retaining full guard.
Gregorio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gregorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregorio trying to control the position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregorio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio is continuing to stall.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gregorio looking to control.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorio has wrist control.
Gregorio has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Gregorio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Gregorio controlling him for the moment.
Gregorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorio is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gregorio is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Gregorio lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregorio pulls his head out easily.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregorio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregorio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Gregorio unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Gregorio is having none of it.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Gregorio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gregorio trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregorio on the ground.
Gregorio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Gregorio lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gregorio landing punches.
Gregorio has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gregorio wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorio avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Gregorio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gregorio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gregorio avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Gregorio wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Gregorio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Gregorio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Gregorio's guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Gregorio blocks nicely.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregorio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gregorio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Gregorio in his guard.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gregorio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gregorio controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Gregorio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregorio seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Gregorio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gregorio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Gregorio works his way into side control.
Gregorio working the ground and pound.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lino Gregorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregorio slows the pace down.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gregorio is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gregorio has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Gregorio has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gregorio couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lino Gregorio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Thompson (ranked 4280 p4p, 201 weight class) and The Torrent (ranked 4842 p4p, 221 weight class). Thompson comes into the arena with General Lee - Johnny Cash blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leigh Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Torrent!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrent looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torrent won't be happy with that.
Torrent is trying to improve his position.
Torrent avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torrent parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torrent to escape.
Thompson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Torrent looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thompson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Torrent is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thompson lets go of the hold and Torrent can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leigh Thompson!
A very excited looking Leigh Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Junior (ranked 3037 p4p, 370 weight class) and Richard Tuffenufe (ranked 3041 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Tuffenufe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuffenufe keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuffenufe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuffenufe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuffenufe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Junior has passed into side control.
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junior tries for a kimura but Tuffenufe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuffenufe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tuffenufe's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffenufe tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior trying to control the action but Tuffenufe is working from the bottom.
Tuffenufe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuffenufe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuffenufe is trying to stand up here but Junior is controlling him well.
Tuffenufe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tuffenufe is now in Junior's guard. A big mistake from Junior there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe 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.
Tuffenufe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Junior dives on top into guard.
Junior trying to control but Tuffenufe is working from the bottom.
Junior passes Tuffenufe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffenufe is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior passes to full mount!
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Tuffenufe is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Tuffenufe frees his head quite easily.
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to isolate an arm here. Tuffenufe doesn't see it coming and as Junior extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Van De Riet (ranked 3988 p4p, 468 weight class) and Alistair Velasquez (ranked 2510 p4p, 333 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Fort Minor ft Styles of Beyond - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Alistair Velasquez 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Van De Riet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Van De Riet.
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van De Riet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van De Riet connects with a looping right hand.
Van De Riet throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Van De Riet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van De Riet's half guard.
Van De Riet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Van De Riet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Van De Riet dodges it nicely.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Riet is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van De Riet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van De Riet is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Van De Riet dodges it nicely.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van De Riet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Van De Riet has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van De Riet has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Van De Riet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van De Riet is rocked!
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Van De Riet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van De Riet has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez slips a nice elbow through Van De Riet's hands, connecting with Van De Riet's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Van De Riet's head.
Velasquez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Van De Riet is hurt! He's hurt bad - Velasquez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Van De Riet from any more punishment! Congratulations to Velasquez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Velasquez!
Our winner, Alistair Velasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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