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EFA 12 Carno vs Krnacova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Magnum (ranked 22892 p4p, 798 weight class) and Gilmar Mendes (ranked 25117 p4p, 813 weight class). Magnum comes to the cage accompanied by I am Stronger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Magnum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gilmar Mendes! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jackson Magnum has been cut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnum. Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gilmar Mendes has been cut. Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily. Mendes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendes. A quick step to the side and Magnum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnum.
This has been an exciting period of action! Magnum throws a right and a left that Mendes avoids nicely. Magnum slips under a jab from Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes misses with a body kick. Magnum dodges the punch combination from Mendes.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mendes looks winded! Mendes misses with a double jab
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gilmar Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Magnum stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Magnum decides to stand back up. Magnum steps back and let's Mendes get back to his feet. Magnum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes gets caught napping as Magnum dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard. Mendes is looking to stand back up but Magnum counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum stands up from half guard. Magnum lands a left and a right that send Mendes crashing to the mat, dazed. Magnum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Magnum takes the fight into the clinch. Magnum wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Magnum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Magnum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magnum cracks Mendes with a nice body shot. Magnum is stalling here.
Magnum jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Magnum pushes Mendes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Magnum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendes on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendes's guard now, I'm sure. Magnum is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Magnum has managed to sneak the leg through. Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead. Ground and pound from Magnum. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magnum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mendes taking some punishment here, with Magnum in his half guard. Still in half guard, Magnum seems content to control. Magnum slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead. Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum stalling. Magnum 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. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magnum moves into range and clinches up with Mendes. Magnum successfully pulls guard.
Mendes wanted to stand there but Magnum had control of the position. Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Magnum pushes Mendes off and gets back to his feet.
Mendes lands a head kick. Magnum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Mendes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mendes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around? Mendes is looking to score with low kicks. Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mendes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magnum darts in looking for a takedown but Mendes gets double underhooks and turns Magnum into the cage. Mendes throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
Mendes tries to sprawl but Magnum drives through with a takedown into half guard. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Magnum seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Magnum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Magnum working over Mendes with some ground and pound. Mendes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Magnum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Magnum drops an elbow to the side of Mendes's head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magnum in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magnum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendes for as long as he can get away with. Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Magnum scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Magnum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Magnum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magnum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magnum sitting and controlling from the half guard. Magnum trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendes can do anything to dispel that myth. Magnum performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnum scores with a couple of nice shots. Magnum is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer. Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Magnum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Magnum working the head and body with strikes. Magnum wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it. Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes 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. Magnum winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Magnum not doing much here.
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. Magnum connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple. Magnum is taking a breather. Mendes 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Magnum dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mendes misses with a head kick.
Magnum drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Magnum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendes has had enough of the clinch but Magnum keeps him there for the moment. Magnum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnum misses its target. Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Magnum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mendes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magnum - the referee stops the clock and Mendes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magnum. Mendes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Magnum rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage. Magnum breaks from the clinch.
Magnum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes. Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mendes throws a head kick that misses enabling Magnum to counter with a crisp jab. Magnum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendes is rocked! Magnum looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well. Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him? That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Magnum darts in and clinches Mendes up against the cage. Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magnum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magnum gets a clinch. Magnum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Magnum manages to get the takedown into half guard. Mendes has hold of Magnum's hands but Magnum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magnum is trying to work for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Magnum is trying for a kimura here. Mendes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magnum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Magnum! A very excited looking Jackson Magnum 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rigidy (ranked 4694 p4p, 547 weight class) and Renan Henson (ranked 6736 p4p, 668 weight class). Renan Henson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Rigidy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renan Henson ! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rigidy. Rigidy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Henson misses with a body shot
and Rigidy counters with a nice uppercut. Rigidy drives through with a takedown into guard. Henson is looking to stand back up but Rigidy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henson . 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. Rigidy working Henson over with strikes. Henson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rigidy wants to work for an arm triangle but Henson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henson tries to roll over but Rigidy keeps him under control. Rigidy working over Henson with some ground and pound. Henson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rigidy working over Henson with some ground and pound. Henson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Henson is looking to control Rigidy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henson avoid being mounted? Henson wants to get back to full guard. Rigidy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henson 's head. Henson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rigidy throwing shots but Henson is blocking nicely. Henson manages to get to full guard.
Henson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rigidy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Henson looking to control.
Rigidy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henson 's head. Rigidy works over Henson with some ground and pound from guard. Henson controls Rigidy momentarily but Rigidy frees himself. Rigidy throwing strikes but missing. Rigidy cracks Henson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigidy is aware though and is defending well. Rigidy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rigidy landing some decent shots from guard. Rigidy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rigidy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Henson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rigidy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Henson has hold of Rigidy's hands but Rigidy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rigidy throwing shots but Henson is blocking nicely. Rigidy 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. Rigidy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rigidy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Rigidy working the head and body with strikes. Henson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rigidy. Rigidy is thwarting Henson 's attempts to control the position. Henson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rigidy manages to pass to mount!
Henson looks winded! Rigidy landing punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rigidy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henson hang on? Rigidy working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rigidy dominated that round. That's time! Rigidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rigidy scores with a takedown into Henson 's guard. Henson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigidy's guard. Henson throwing strikes but missing. Henson looking to sit in guard and control but Rigidy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roger Rigidy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rigidy postures up.
Rigidy cracks Henson with a solid left hand. Rigidy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigidy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Henson keeping full guard, as Rigidy tries to pass. Rigidy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rigidy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henson is keeping the position for now. Rigidy is in close to Henson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Henson is looking for a triangle but Rigidy pushes his legs off easily.
Henson is breathing heavily. Rigidy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henson 's head. Rigidy with a nice head shot there. Rigidy with a flurry of punches that miss. Rigidy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Henson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rigidy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Henson controls Rigidy momentarily but Rigidy frees himself. Rigidy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rigidy with a nice head shot there. Rigidy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henson is keeping the position for now. Rigidy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henson 's head. Rigidy lands a couple of elbows. Henson trying to keep a closed guard but Rigidy is proving a slippery customer.
Rigidy throwing strikes from guard but Henson blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rigidy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rigidy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Henson wants to get back to his feet but Rigidy passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rigidy slips a nice elbow through Henson 's hands, connecting with Henson 's forehead. Henson wants to get back to full guard. Rigidy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rigidy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rigidy thows a huge punch but Henson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rigidy dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henson closes the distance and clinches up with Rigidy, looking for a takedown. Henson pushes Rigidy against the cage but Rigidy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Henson misses with a few strikes there.
Henson looks to throw the jab but Rigidy is out of range. Rigidy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rigidy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rigidy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henson taking a bit of punishment here - Rigidy scoring with strikes. Henson wants to control but Rigidy postures up. Henson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rigidy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Rigidy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round. The strikes coming from Rigidy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Rigidy is chipping away with strikes.
Rigidy working the ground and pound. Rigidy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Rigidy lands an elbow. Rigidy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Henson wants to control but Rigidy postures up. Rigidy landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rigidy cracks Henson with a big right hand but Henson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henson tries to bench press Rigidy off him but Rigidy keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henson is trying to control Rigidy's posture but Rigidy avoids it. Rigidy is chipping away with strikes.
Rigidy is trying to get an arm triangle but Henson is defending well. Rigidy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henson , who protects the arm well. Sloppy strikes there by Rigidy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henson is looking to regain half guard here but Rigidy keeps moving and retains side control. Rigidy tries to score with some ground and pound. Henson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Henson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Rigidy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Henson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Rigidy working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rigidy working the body and head with strikes. Rigidy working the head with strikes. Rigidy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. An elbow from Rigidy crashes against the mat.
Rigidy grinds an elbow into Henson 's temple. Rigidy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henson can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rigidy lands some shots froms side control. Rigidy scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger Rigidy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rigidy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rigidy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 5057 p4p, 228 weight class) and Kanto Terror (ranked 7254 p4p, 293 weight class). Petr Kotrc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kanto Terror's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanto Terror! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kotrc rushes Terror and presses him up against the cage. Terror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Terror showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kotrc.
Kotrc looks to land a left hand but Terror moved out of range nicely. Terror tries to counter with a clinch but Kotrc shakes him off and moves away. Kotrc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kotrc cracks Terror with a big right hand but Terror just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kotrc tries to advance to mount but Terror denies him. Terror tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kotrc is putting a hurting on Terror here, landing some big shots from side control. Terror is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kotrc asserts his dominance and retains side control. Terror tries to control but Kotrc manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kotrc.
Kotrc scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Terror is looking for a way out. Terror is trying to break free.
Kotrc looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kotrc patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Kotrc is working the ground and pound. Can Terror escape? Kotrc has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Terror. Terror trying to control the hands but Kotrc won't let him. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kotrc.
Kotrc connects with a big shot to the side of Terror's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terror is in a bad position with Kotrc working for a choke. Terror manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kotrc kicks Terror off and gets to his feet. Kotrc moves into range and connects with a jab. Kotrc moves into the clinch. Terror misses with a punch on the inside.
Kotrc is trying to break the clinch but Terror has him pressed against the cage. Kotrc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kotrc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kotrc effectively controlling the action here. Terror successfully pulls guard.
Kotrc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotrc closes the distance and clinches. Terror can't find room to land a body shot as Kotrc controls the action.
Terror displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kotrc up against the cage. Terror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kotrc has his takedown stuffed and Terror counters with a three punch combo that has Kotrc backing up. Kotrc nods at Terror to acknowledge the strikes. Terror shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Terror showed some decent athleticism there. Kotrc tries to kick Terror off but Terror keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kotrc is trying to maintain the position but Terror is very close to passing his half guard. Kotrc pushes Terror off looking to stand but Terror dives back in and keeps control.
Kotrc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Terror is on him like a limpet, forcing Kotrc back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kotrc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kotrc manages to end up in side control. Kotrc lands a few punches from side control. Kotrc is working Terror over with some ground and pound from side control. Terror on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kotrc dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Kotrc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kotrc is trying to control the action in half guard but Terror is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Terror is trying to stand.
Kotrc looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kotrc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Terror to regain full guard. Kotrc stands and steps away. Terror gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Kotrc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terror moves away. Kotrc ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kotrc lets loose with a powerful body kick. Terror will feel that in the morning. Kotrc looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Terror wants to sweep here but Kotrc controlling him for the moment. Terror is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotrc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kotrc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Terror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kotrc trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom. Terror is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotrc is aware though and is defending well. Kotrc preventing the sweep. Kotrc slips nicely into half guard. Kotrc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terror keeps working. Petr Kotrc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Terror trying to control but Kotrc postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Terror taking some punishment here, with Kotrc in his half guard. Kotrc content to control rather than advance. Kotrc stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Terror to get to his feet. Kotrc dives in and scores a takedown into Terror's guard. Kotrc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Terror's head. Kotrc is working Terror over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kotrc stands up over Terror, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotrc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kotrc gets to his feet. Terror looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kotrc feints and as Terror raises his hands in defense, Kotrc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kotrc stands up and waves to Terror to follow him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kotrc. Kotrc moves into the clinch successfully.
Kotrc lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terror gets a trip takedown into half guard. Kotrc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Terror is on him like a limpet, forcing Kotrc back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kotrc pulls Terror into guard.
Kotrc pushes Terror off and gets back to his feet.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Terror is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kotrc dives into side control.
Terror is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kotrc connects with a decent elbow. Kotrc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kotrc is chipping away with strikes.
Kotrc controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kotrc dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kotrc has Terror up against the cage in a clinch.
Kotrc is stalling here.
Kotrc decides to pull guard. Kotrc wants to stand and escape but Terror is having none of it. Terror preventing the sweep. Kotrc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kotrc has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Terror is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotrc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terror lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kotrc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Terror was covering up waiting for the punch and Kotrc finishes the takedown easily into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kotrc looking to pass the guard. Terror has momentary wrist control but Kotrc slips an elbow through the middle. Kotrc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kotrc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terror's head. Kotrc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terror can do to turn this around? Terror had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotrc defends it easily. Kotrc wants to pass the guard but Terror is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotrc passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kotrc creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Terror sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kotrc trying to control the position but Terror is working away. Kotrc working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotrc lands a decent elbow from side control. Kotrc wants to control but Terror is keeping him busy. Terror is looking for a sweep. Terror sneaks back into half guard. Terror on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kotrc slips a nice elbow through Terror's hands, connecting with Terror's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotrc lands a nice short elbow. Terror is not content to let Kotrc control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kotrc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Kotrc. Kotrc scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kotrc working over Terror with some ground and pound. Terror looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kotrc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terror has managed to free his arm - good work. Petr Kotrc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Petr Kotrc showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kotrc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kotrc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Ortolani (ranked 4964 p4p, 522 weight class) and Mikael Buzpung (ranked 8375 p4p, 663 weight class). Mikael Buzpung 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Ortolani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikael Buzpung! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buzpung tries to clinch up but Ortolani circles away and keeps his distance. Buzpung scores with a three punch combo!
Buzpung throws a sloppy head kick and Ortolani moves out of range easily. Buzpung throws a head kick but Ortolani moves out of range.
Ortolani is looking for a counter combo. Ortolani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ortolani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buzpung blocks it with crossed arms. A short body shot lands from Ortolani as the two fighters clinch.
Ortolani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ortolani misses with a knee to the head. Buzpung swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortolani uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortolani tries to land knees in the clinch but Buzpung avoids the damage to the body. Ortolani misses with a short punch on the inside. Ortolani tries a body shot but Buzpung blocks it.
I was talking to Ortolani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortolani lands with a left to the head. Ortolani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buzpung avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortolani. Buzpung takes a knee to the side of the body. Ortolani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortolani lands a nice elbow. Ortolani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortolani working Buzpung over with knees to the body. Ortolani lands a right hand. Ortolani trying to land knees to the body.
Ortolani misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortolani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Buzpung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Buzpung. Ortolani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Buzpung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ortolani is breathing heavily. Buzpung misses with a knee to the head. Ortolani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buzpung avoids it. Buzpung lands with a right to the head. Ortolani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buzpung's defenses. Ortolani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Buzpung takes an elbow to the temple. Ortolani tries a body shot but Buzpung blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buzpung avoiding damage as Ortolani throws knees to the body.
Ortolani blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ortolani. Ortolani missing with knees to the body.
Ortolani lands a damaging elbow. Ortolani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buzpung blocks it with crossed arms. Buzpung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortolani misses with a knee strike.
Buzpung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short right from Buzpung on the inside. Buzpung managing to block the knees to the body from Ortolani.
Ortolani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ortolani misses with a knee strike.
Ortolani pushes off an throws an elbow but Buzpung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Buzpung managing to block the knees to the body from Ortolani.
Ortolani missing with knees to the body.
Buzpung lands an elbow just above Ortolani 's eye. Buzpung is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortolani has double underhooks. Buzpung avoids the elbow strike from Ortolani, against the cage.
Ortolani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buzpung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortolani misses with an elbow strike.
Ortolani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buzpung avoids it. Buzpung avoiding damage as Ortolani throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortolani. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Ortolani dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buzpung closes the distance and lands a one-two. Buzpung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortolani circles away quickly and effectively. Ortolani closes the distance and clinches. Ortolani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ortolani 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. Ortolani tries to throw a body punch but Buzpung avoids it by throwing Ortolani back against the cage. Ortolani tries to land knees in the clinch but Buzpung avoids the damage to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Ortolani.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Buzpung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ortolani landing knees to the body.
Ortolani misses with the head strike.
Ortolani lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ortolani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Buzpung scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortolani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ortolani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Buzpung swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortolani uses good head movement to avoid it. Buzpung looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ortolani tries to throw a body punch but Buzpung avoids it by throwing Ortolani back against the cage. Buzpung lands a nice uppercut. Ortolani looking to throw knees to the head but Buzpung is blocking nicely.
Ortolani working aggressively here.
Buzpung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Buzpung blocks an elbow strike. Buzpung lands a good knee to the midsection. Ortolani won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortolani missing with knees to the body.
Ortolani missing with knees to the body.
Ortolani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortolani scores with a shoulder strike. Buzpung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ortolani blocks the elbow strike.
Buzpung lands an elbow inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Buzpung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Buzpung lands an elbow that stopped Ortolani in his tracks for a moment. Buzpung throws an elbow that misses.
Ortolani missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ortolani tries to land knees in the clinch but Buzpung avoids the damage to the body. Buzpung avoiding damage as Ortolani throws knees to the body.
Ortolani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buzpung is defending well for now. Buzpung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Buzpung misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzpung is trying to force a seperation but Ortolani has the dominant position. Ortolani misses with a knee strike.
Buzpung lands a knee to the head.
Buzpung misses with the head strike.
Buzpung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortolani avoids it. Nice elbow from Buzpung. Ortolani misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buzpung can't break the clinch.
Buzpung managing to block the knees to the body from Ortolani.
Ortolani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buzpung throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortolani. Buzpung breaks the clinch.
Ortolani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buzpung, pushing him back against the cage. Walter Ortolani has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ortolani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buzpung.
Ortolani avoids a wild elbow strike from Buzpung. Ortolani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buzpung blocks it with crossed arms. Ortolani avoids the elbow strike from Buzpung, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buzpung throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortolani. Buzpung lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikael Buzpung will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buzpung!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Buzpung tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortolani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ortolani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ortolani blocks a head kick by Buzpung.
Ortolani tries to move into range but Buzpung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortolani is rocked! Ortolani avoids the head kick by Buzpung.
Ortolani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buzpung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortolani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ortolani tries a body shot but Buzpung blocks it.
Ortolani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buzpung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortolani misses with an elbow over the top. Ortolani tries to land a knee to the head but Buzpung blocks with his arms.
Buzpung avoiding damage as Ortolani throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ortolani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortolani trying to land knees to the body.
Ortolani presses Buzpung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ortolani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ortolani lands a damaging elbow. Ortolani lands a knee to the body.
Buzpung wants to break free but Ortolani has control.
Buzpung manages to break the clinch.
Buzpung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortolani eats them both and turns towards Buzpung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Ortolani darts in and clinches Buzpung up against the cage. Buzpung takes an elbow to the forehead. With the fighters up against the cage, Ortolani throws an elbow but misses. Ortolani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortolani managing to block the knees to the body from Buzpung.
Buzpung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ortolani looks to throw an elbow but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ortolani working aggressively here.
Ortolani misses with an elbow over the top. Buzpung pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortolani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ortolani tries to land a knee to the head but Buzpung blocks with his arms.
Ortolani misses with an elbow over the top. Buzpung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ortolani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buzpung's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buzpung throws a head punch that misses. Ortolani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortolani has Buzpung pressed against the cage, preventing Buzpung from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Buzpung avoiding damage as Ortolani throws knees to the body.
Ortolani throws an elbow that misses.
Ortolani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buzpung is defending well for now. Buzpung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortolani tries a body shot but Buzpung blocks it.
Buzpung misses with an elbow over the top. Buzpung misses with some punches.
Buzpung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortolani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buzpung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buzpung lands a head kick. Ortolani smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Buzpung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortolani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buzpung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ortolani's head. Buzpung doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortolani circles away.
Buzpung takes the fight into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Buzpung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortolani throws an elbow that misses.
Ortolani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buzpung managing to block the knees to the body from Ortolani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortolani.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mikael Buzpung. I think Buzpung 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Buzpung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Salah (ranked 8874 p4p, 678 weight class) and Major Medic (ranked 8669 p4p, 666 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mo Salah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Medic! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Salah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medic with a poor takedown and Salah counters with a lovely shot to the body. Medic looks winded! Salah closes the distance and clinches. Salah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Salah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Major Medic has been cut. Medic gets tackled into the cage by Salah. Salah maintains the clinch. Salah cracks Medic with a nice body shot. Still in the clinch, Salah scores with a nice short uppercut. Salah manages to break the clinch.
Salah lands a big right hook! Medic looks hurt but is still standing! Salah lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Medic falls down and Salah dives in with a huge hammer fist! Medic's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Salah runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mo Salah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Williams (ranked 7377 p4p, 686 weight class) and Max Spencer (ranked 19776 p4p, 786 weight class). Spencer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sirius. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Spencer! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spencer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground. Spencer working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Sam Williams has been cut. Spencer chips away with some ground and pound. Spencer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. Spencer landing some decent shots from guard. Spencer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. Spencer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spencer lands a couple of digs. Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Sam Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spencer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get! Spencer drives through with a takedown into guard. Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Williams being controlled here, momentarily. Williams is breathing heavily. Spencer is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Spencer has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeez, Sam Williams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Spencer! A victorious Max Spencer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Sam Williams had this to say: 'I hyped the fight and it shouldn't be taken seriously so god bless my opponent'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vikrama Lykke (ranked 3488 p4p, 306 weight class) and Mikel Ramos Jnr (ranked 23178 p4p, 556 weight class). Lykke comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Dear Mama. Vikrama Lykke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikrama Lykke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikel Ramos Jnr ! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramos Jnr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lykke as he avoids it easily. Lykke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ramos Jnr fails to land the takedown. Lykke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos Jnr sprawls and moves away. Good shot there by Ramos Jnr . Ramos Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lykke appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Lykke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramos Jnr . Lykke is looking for a counter combo. Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikel Ramos Jnr . Ramos Jnr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykke avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos Jnr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lykke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramos Jnr 's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos Jnr controls Lykke momentarily but Lykke frees himself. Lykke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ramos Jnr managing to control the position. Ramos Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lykke controlling from the top position. Ramos Jnr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lykke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ramos Jnr 's body to avoid the submission. Ramos Jnr has instead reached around Lykke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ramos Jnr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikel Ramos Jnr ! Our winner, Mikel Ramos Jnr , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 5315 p4p, 544 weight class) and Darryl Rose (ranked 4699 p4p, 499 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rose's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Shook ones. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mordino dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mordino shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mordino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Mordino fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rose scores with a jab. Mordino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mordino gets a takedown into half guard. Mordino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mordino wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. Still in half guard, Mordino seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mordino is stalling here. Rose is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mordino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rose has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mordino tries to bench press Rose off him but Rose keeps the position. Rose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mordino gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose controlling the action here. Mordino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rose controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mordino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mordino at a distance.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Mordino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mordino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mordino gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mordino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Rose dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Mordino's defenses. Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side. Mordino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mordino. Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mordino is rocked!
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut. Rose lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mordino - he's out on his feet here! Rose follows up with another monster hook that separates Mordino from consciousness! Mordino falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rose stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darryl Rose! Darryl Rose took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carno (ranked 5001 p4p, 515 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 4552 p4p, 486 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Sydney, Kyle Carno! 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, Felix Krnacova! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krnacova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carno is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Carno circles away and we're back to standing. Carno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carno drives through and clinches with Krnacova against the cage.
Krnacova pulls guard effortlessly. Carno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carno's guard. Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Carno's brow. Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Carno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carno tries to get out of the position. Krnacova postures up in Carno's guard and throws a big left but Carno blocks it. We've been hearing good reports from Carno's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Carno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova won't allow Carno to get back to his feet. Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses. Carno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krnacova controls the pace. Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Carno is keeping the position. Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body. Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carno swivels though and keeps the full guard. Krnacova content to stall in guard here. Krnacova is in close to Carno's body, working some short punches and elbows. Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Carno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Krnacova controlling from the top position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Krnacova is in close to Carno's body, working some short punches and elbows. Krnacova postures up in Carno's guard and throws a big left but Carno blocks it. Krnacova is working Carno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Krnacova controlling from the top position. Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss. Carno is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krnacova content to stall in guard here. Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Carno can't keep his opponent in guard - Krnacova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Krnacova controlling the pace. Krnacova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Krnacova throwing shots but Carno is blocking nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow. Krnacova is nestled in close to Carno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Still in half guard, Krnacova seems content to control. It looks like Krnacova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krnacova working the head and body with strikes. Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Krnacova lands strikes from half guard. Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Krnacova controlling the action here. Krnacova working Carno over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Krnacova controlling the action here. Krnacova working Carno over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches. Krnacova tightens his grip and picks Carno up, before dumping him to the ground. Carno manages to land in guard. Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Carno's brow. Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches. Krnacova landing with the ground and pound. Krnacova stays in close to Carno's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Krnacova lands a couple of digs. Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Krnacova chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carno's head. Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far. Krnacova lands a couple of elbows. Carno being controlled here, momentarily. Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Carno is retaining full guard. Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses. Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Krnacova works over Carno with some ground and pound from guard. Krnacova works over Carno with some ground and pound from guard. Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much. Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches. Krnacova works over Carno with some ground and pound from guard. Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Krnacova postures up in Carno's guard and throws a big left but Carno blocks it. Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches. Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard. Krnacova controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krnacova working some strikes from top position. Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control. Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Carno's brow. Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Carno blocks nicely. Krnacova is in close to Carno's body, working some short punches and elbows. Krnacova content to stall in guard here. Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Krnacova works over Carno with some ground and pound from guard. Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Krnacova is in close to Carno's body, working some short punches and elbows. Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches. Carno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Carno blocks nicely. Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krnacova to score an easy takedown into full guard. Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Krnacova working some strikes from top position. Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krnacova passes Carno's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krnacova. Krnacova is taking a breather. Carno 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krnacova working Carno over with strikes. Krnacova content to control rather than advance. Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Krnacova is nestled in close to Carno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Krnacova is pressing down on Carno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carno is holding on for now. Krnacova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krnacova working the head and body with strikes. Krnacova sitting and controlling from the half guard. Krnacova lands strikes from half guard. Krnacova content to control rather than advance. Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Carno's head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Carno with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Krnacova winds up and cracks Carno with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Krnacova trying to control the pace. Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Carno's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots. Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ground and pound from Krnacova. Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Carno's hands, connecting with Carno's forehead. Carno is in trouble now - Krnacova has advanced to mount! Krnacova controlling from mount. Carno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Krnacova working Carno over with strikes here. Krnacova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Krnacova lands a big shot there that rocks Carno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carno is rocked! Krnacova dominating with strikes here. Oh Carno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krnacova lands a big elbow - Carno is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Carno is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felix Krnacova! Felix Krnacova thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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