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IFC New Blood V.2 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Danton (ranked 6428 p4p, 569 weight class) and Nigel Farage (ranked 6303 p4p, 561 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Danton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Farage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Danton does it's job there.
Nice cross by Farage.
It looks like Georges Danton has been cut.
Danton cracks Farage with an open hand slap.
Farage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Danton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Farage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danton manages to avoid it.
Farage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danton avoids the body shot from Farage.
Farage connects with a nice looking jab.
Farage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danton moves away.
Danton is looking to counter the offense by Farage and move into the clinch.
Danton lands a head shot.
Danton lands a glancing blow to the side of Farage's head.
A shot to the liver by Danton. Beautiful body shot.
Farage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Danton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farage doesn't seem phased though.
Farage scores with a jab.
Danton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farage. Farage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danton scores with a sloppy right hand. Farage should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Farage is rocked!
Danton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farage.
Danton lands a head shot.
Farage throws a hook but Danton blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Danton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danton.
Nigel Farage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danton on the side of the head.
Danton is rocked!
Danton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Danton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Danton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farage misses with a two punch combination.
Danton seems to have got his legs back now.
Farage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danton jabs Farage right on the nose. Farage blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Danton coming out on top.
Danton takes the fight into the clinch.
Danton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danton clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danton stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danton.
A left hand lands to the body for Danton.
Farage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danton's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Danton.
Danton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farage backwards.
Farage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Danton.
Farage looks winded!
A short right from Danton.
A short right from Danton on the inside.
Danton lands with a left to the head.
Danton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farage up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Farage.
A left hand lands to the body for Danton.
Danton can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farage is fighting off a takedown attempt but Danton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Farage to the mat. Farage regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Danton stays in close to Farage's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Danton wants to stand but Farage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Farage trying to control the position.
Farage controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farage wants to stand but Danton is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Farage looking for a sweep. Not yet Farage, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farage.
Danton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Farage. Those never looked like landing.
Danton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farage under the eye.
Danton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Danton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Danton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Danton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danton moves into the clinch.
Farage misses with a body punch.
Danton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danton gets through Farage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farage can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Farage.
Georges Danton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danton.
A body shot lands from Danton.
Danton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Farage.
Farage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Danton is keeping busy.
Danton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farages head.
Danton is leaning against Farage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farage misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Danton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farage struggles to land a body shot inside as Danton controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danton lands with a left to the head.
Farage working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Danton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farage up against the cage.
Danton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Danton on the inside.
A short right from Danton on the inside.
Danton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danton lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Farage fails to land.
Danton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Danton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farage is still on wobbly legs! Can Danton finish him?
Danton lands a nice uppercut.
Farage lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farage is pressed up against the cage. Danton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farage down to the mat. Farage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farage seems to have recovered his senses.
Danton cracks Farage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Danton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Farage to stand back up!
Danton lands with a good body shot.
Danton digs a good hook to Farage's body.
Farage is breathing heavily.
Danton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Georges Danton is winning the standup battle so far.
Danton drops Farage with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Farage looks back up at him and smiles so Danton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Farage gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Danton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Danton!
Georges Danton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Boulder (ranked 6221 p4p, 555 weight class) and Paily Vattakkuzhi (ranked 7534 p4p, 609 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paily Vattakkuzhi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattakkuzhi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boulder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vattakkuzhi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vattakkuzhi working a defensive guard here.
Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
Vattakkuzhi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vattakkuzhi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boulder 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.
Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vattakkuzhi is trying to control the position but Boulder postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder stays in close to Vattakkuzhi's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Vattakkuzhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Boris Boulder has been cut.
Boulder gets a double leg takedown into Vattakkuzhi's guard.
Boulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boulder postures up.
Boulder content to stall in guard here.
Boulder distracts Vattakkuzhi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boulder advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boulder working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vattakkuzhi 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.
Vattakkuzhi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boulder lands a couple of good shots and Vattakkuzhi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vattakkuzhi is in bad spot here.
Boulder lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Boulder is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vattakkuzhi is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Boulder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Costa (ranked 6260 p4p, 558 weight class) and Armel Vidal (ranked 6616 p4p, 574 weight class). Armel Vidal 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armel Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
Vidal misses the jab.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Vidal counters with a left to the body.
Vidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vidal digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Vidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vidal punishes Costa's body with a nice straight punch.
Vidal staying out of range there.
Vidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vidal.
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Costa slowing the pace effectively.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidal's elbow.
Vidal manages to break the clinch.
Vidal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Costa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vidal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Vidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vidal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costa rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Vidal. Beautiful body shot.
Costa rushes Vidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Costa working aggressively here.
Vidal tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
Costa misses with some punches.
Vidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Costa.
Vidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vidal is trying to push Costa away but Costa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vidal.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Costa blocks a body shot from Vidal.
Costa tries to pull guard but Vidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vidal can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Vidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costa working aggressively here.
Vidal working hard to break the clinch.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Costa.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
It looks like Armel Vidal has been cut.
Vidal scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vidal missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Vidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Vidal wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vidal blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Costa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidal's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vidal.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal misses with a knee strike.
Costa slows down the pace here.
Vidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vidal scores with a hook to the body.
Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidal's elbow.
Vidal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa misses with some punches.
Costa has Vidal pushed against the cage.
Costa working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armel Vidal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armel Vidal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Costa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Vidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vidal lands with a nice body punch.
Vidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vidal jabs at Costa's body.
Vidal works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Vidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Vidal blocks a jab.
Vidal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vidal.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Vidal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal lands with a shot to the body.
Vidal thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vidal takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Vidal misses with a few strikes there.
Vidal misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vidal.
Costa throws a body punch but Vidal moves out of range.
Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vidal.
Vidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Vidal.
Costa has Vidal pushed against the cage.
Vidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedro Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa working aggressively here.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Costa.
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
Vidal takes a shot to the head.
Vidal is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa has Vidal pushed against the cage.
Vidal lands a nice shot to the body.
Vidal working hard to break the clinch.
Vidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Vidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Vidal tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Vidal back against the cage.
Pedro Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Vidal misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vidal - that landed with a thud.
Vidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costa successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.
Costa 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.
Vidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
Vidal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Vidal defends easily.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa has his foot on Vidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vidal works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa is looking for a triangle but Vidal pushes his legs off easily.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal is looking to stand up but Costa won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Vidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Vidal misses.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armel Vidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armel Vidal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Vidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Vidal with a hook.
Vidal throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Vidal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Vidal misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Vidal misses.
Vidal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa misses with a hook to the body
and Vidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Vidal lands with a good body shot.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vidal.
Armel Vidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vidal.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Vidal's head but Vidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa drives through and clinches with Vidal against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal scores with a hook to the body.
Vidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Vidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vidal has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Vidal tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Vidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vidal letting Costa take a breather here.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vidal.
Vidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Vidal presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vidal controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with some punches.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vidal breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Vidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Vidal moved out of range.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Vidal's head but Vidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vidal clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vidal throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal thuds a left hand into Costa's body.
Vidal digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Vidal.
Vidal lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Vidal jabs at Costa's body.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal jabs at Costa's body.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Vidal.
Costa misses with a jab to the body
and Vidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vidal works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Vidal stuns Costa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vidal misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Costa misses.
Vidal ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Vidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Vidal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws a hook to the side of Vidal's head but Vidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vidal lands a two punch combo.
Vidal lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Vidal ducks down to avoid it.
Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Vidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vidal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Vidal counters with a nice body shot.
Vidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vidal cracks Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vidal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vidal thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armel Vidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vidal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armel Vidal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Incarnate (ranked 6128 p4p, 551 weight class) and Carver Frost (ranked 6755 p4p, 579 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Incarnate !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carver Frost!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Are you kidding me?! Frost ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Incarnate clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carver Frost!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 6157 p4p, 552 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 6118 p4p, 550 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zexi.
Wagner tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wagner tries to improve position but can't.
Zexi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wagner sneaks back into half guard.
Zexi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wagner tries to roll over but Zexi keeps him under control.
Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking for submissions off his back.
Zexi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wagner trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
Wagner is defending against the submission attempts here by Zexi.
Zexi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wagner trying to control but Zexi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zexi pulls his head out easily.
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
Wagner wants to control but Zexi is keeping busy.
Zexi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zexi prevents Wagner from improving his position.
Zexi not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wagner is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zexi pinned against the cage. Zexi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Zexi fights it but they end up in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zexi is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Zexi as Wagner shoots in.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Wagner shoots for a takedown but Zexi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zexi circles away.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
As Zexi backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
As Zexi backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zexi misses with a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zexi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zexi has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Zexi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wagner has his hands clasped together but Zexi extends and breaks Wagner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zexi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Zexi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 6833 p4p, 582 weight class) and Sal Sizzaro (ranked 6306 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sal Sizzaro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov ducks under a wild hook from Sizzaro.
A shot to the body from Sizzaro misses
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov working some strikes from top position.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sizzaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruslanov defends well.
Ruslanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov is really struggling to control Sizzaro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruslanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sizzaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sizzaro taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruslanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruslanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Sizzaro is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizzaro avoid being mounted?
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov stalling away here and it's allowed Sizzaro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruslanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Ruslanov works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruslanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizzaro, not yet.
Ruslanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruslanov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sizzaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruslanov is out of range and Sizzaro settles back down.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sizzaro can do to turn this around?
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sizzaro. No joy for Ruslanov on that attempt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzaro!
Sizzaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Ruslanov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sizzaro for as long as he can get away with.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a big right hand but Sizzaro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizzaro can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sizzaro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Sizzaro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov landing strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sizzaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Sizzaro seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruslanov dominates the positioning.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Ruslanov works to advance to full mount. Sizzaro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruslanov lands a big elbow.
Ruslanov lands with some strikes.
Ruslanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sizzaro hang on?
Sizzaro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizzaro is looking to improve his position.
Sizzaro is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Ruslanov working Sizzaro over with strikes.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov is stalling here. Sizzaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruslanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sizzaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sizzaro working away.
The referee asks Sizzaro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sizzaro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ruslanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sizzaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruslanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Sizzaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sizzaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruslanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sizzaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruslanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruslanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sizzaro misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Sizzaro avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruslanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizzaro.
Sizzaro looks to land a left hand but Ruslanov moved out of range nicely.
Sizzaro missing with a left hand there. Ruslanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sizzaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sizzaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Sizzaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot.
Sizzaro is looking to land body kicks.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sizzaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sizzaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sizzaro is in Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov is pulling down on Sizzaro's head to control his posture.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sizzaro's guard.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sizzaro working for a triangle but Ruslanov defends it easily.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Sizzaro's brow.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruslanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruslanov is in close to Sizzaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro looking to control.
Ruslanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruslanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Sizzaro keeps moving.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sal Sizzaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruslanov content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Sizzaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruslanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Lee Roth (ranked 2884 p4p, 46 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 4472 p4p, 141 weight class). Seventeen has chosen Dj got us fallin in love as his entrance music. Android Seventeen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wolfgang Lee Roth's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wolfgang Lee Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee Roth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seventeen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee Roth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seventeen lands a slapping body shot.
Seventeen throws a jab when Lee Roth was well out of range.
Lee Roth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seventeen is trying to control Lee Roth's posture but Lee Roth avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seventeen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee Roth in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Seventeen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfgang Lee Roth!
Wolfgang Lee Roth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1389 p4p, 194 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 1501 p4p, 180 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott tries to keep at a distance but Biscuit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biscuit wants to take the fight to the mat but Walcott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biscuit lands a takedown into guard.
Walcott pulls Biscuit in close to prevent any damage.
Biscuit throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Walcott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biscuit won't allow Walcott to get back to his feet.
Walcott looking for a sweep. Not yet Walcott, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walcott is pulling down on Biscuit's head. It's preventing any offense from Biscuit, at least for the moment.
Walcott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit drops back looking for a leg! Walcott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walcott manages to kick Biscuit off! Biscuit jumps back into Walcott's guard.
Biscuit is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walcott is on top in guard.
Walcott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walcott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biscuit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walcott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walcott trying to control the position but Biscuit is working away.
Biscuit is looking for a sweep.
Biscuit gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to roll over but Walcott keeps him under control.
Walcott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walcott is working away from the top position though.
Biscuit wants to improve his position but Walcott is controlling well.
Walcott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biscuit keeps working.
Walcott prevents Biscuit from improving his position.
Biscuit trying to control here.
Walcott is keen to just control but Biscuit is a slippery customer.
Biscuit wants to get back to full guard.
Walcott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biscuit wants to improve his position but Walcott is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biscuit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biscuit is trying to get back to full guard.
Walcott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Biscuit wants to get back to full guard.
Biscuit is working hard here to advance position.
Biscuit is not content to let Walcott control the position.
Walcott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walcott is trying to control the action in half guard but Biscuit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biscuit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walcott is working away from the top position though.
Walcott controlling the pace.
Biscuit is looking to improve his position.
Biscuit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walcott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walcott won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here.
Biscuit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walcott controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biscuit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walcott to score with a decent uppercut.
Tommy Walcott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Walcott. Those never looked like landing.
Walcott misses with a double jab.
Biscuit seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walcott checks a leg kick.
Biscuit pushes Walcott up against the cage in a clinch.
Biscuit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walcott is defending well for now.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body.
Biscuit can't get the takedown.
Biscuit tries a knee to the head but Walcott blocks it.
Biscuit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walcott blocks it with crossed arms.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walcott avoids it.
Biscuit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biscuit blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott avoiding damage as Biscuit throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Biscuit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biscuit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Biscuit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walcott is defending well for now.
Biscuit looking to throw knees to the head but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Walcott blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott avoiding damage as Biscuit throws knees to the body.
Biscuit is trying to drag Walcott to the mat but Walcott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schmorgen Biscuit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Biscuit missing with knees to the body.
Walcott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walcott prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Biscuit avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walcott blocks it with crossed arms.
Biscuit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Biscuit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walcott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biscuit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Biscuit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
Walcott tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biscuit misses with an elbow strike.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
Biscuit misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott blocks an elbow strike from Biscuit.
Biscuit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walcott is defending well.
Biscuit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit can't get the takedown.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit trying to land knees to the body.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walcott avoids it.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biscuit goes for a double leg but Walcott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walcott continues to drive forward.
A lazy left from Walcott finds it's target.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown but Walcott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biscuit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Biscuit.
Walcott has closed the distance and engaged Biscuit in a clinch.
Biscuit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tommy Walcott has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biscuit misses with a knee to the head.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the head but Walcott blocks with his arms.
Walcott lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the head but Walcott blocks with his arms.
Biscuit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Biscuit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walcott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biscuit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
A short right from Walcott.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biscuits head.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Biscuit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walcott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit tries a knee to the head but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biscuit's elbow.
Walcott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biscuit blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walcott.
Biscuit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Walcott.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biscuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit is trying to trip Walcott. He has hold of a leg but Walcott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Biscuit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Biscuit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biscuit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Walcott wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Biscuit is really struggling to control Walcott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walcott wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit is fighting to break Walcott's control of his arms but Walcott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biscuit works over Walcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Walcott looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Walcott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Walcott looking to control.
Walcott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biscuit manages to get himself to full guard.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walcott is one step ahead there.
Walcott postures up.
Walcott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walcott postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Walcott.
I think Walcott 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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