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IFC New Blood V.2 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 8192 p4p, 651 weight class) and Paily Vattakkuzhi (ranked 25265 p4p, 754 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Paily Vattakkuzhi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paily Vattakkuzhi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vattakkuzhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vattakkuzhi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wagner.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner feinted with a counter takedown.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Vattakkuzhi, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Vattakkuzhi against the cage but Vattakkuzhi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Vattakkuzhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vattakkuzhi misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner.
Wagner has hold of Vattakkuzhi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vattakkuzhi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wagner cranks the arm and Vattakkuzhi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vattakkuzhi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kurt Wagner!
A very excited looking Kurt Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Farage (ranked 8748 p4p, 678 weight class) and Sal Sizzaro (ranked 8689 p4p, 673 weight class). The key to victory for Nigel Farage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Farage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, 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!
Farage throws out a loose jab but Sizzaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sizzaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Farage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Farage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farage lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Farage's head coaches at LOD: House of Gladiators that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sizzaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Farage.
Farage lands a big right hand that sends Sizzaro crashing to the mat! Farage stays standing though and waves Sizzaro back to his feet!
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farage lands a slapping body shot.
Sizzaro shoots in and bounces Farage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farage looking to control.
Sizzaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzaro looking to pass the guard.
Farage looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sizzaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sizzaro has eaten all the pies!
Sizzaro trying to pass the guard but Farage defending well.
Sizzaro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sizzaro tries to pass to full mount but Farage defends it.
Farage is trying to maintain the position but Sizzaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Sizzaro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sizzaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farage is looking to control Sizzaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farage avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sizzaro misses the shot to the body.
Sizzaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sizzaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sizzaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farage is out of range and Sizzaro settles back down.
Farage lands the left hand.
Nigel Farage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Sizzaro.
Farage tests Sizzaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Sal Sizzaro's cut even more.
Sizzaro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farage sprawls well initially but Sizzaro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro winds up and cracks Farage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sizzaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farage defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sizzaro is looking to take a break and control but Farage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farage wants to improve his position but Sizzaro is controlling well.
Sizzaro wants to free his trapped foot but Farage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sizzaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farage defending well though.
Sizzaro moves nicely into side control.
Farage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sizzaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farage looks to move to half guard but instead Sizzaro has passed into mount! Damn!
Farage working to try and regain half guard.
Sizzaro breaks from Farage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sizzaro controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizzaro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sizzaro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sizzaro landing punches.
Farage gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farage wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping busy.
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 Nigel Farage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sal Sizzaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sizzaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Farage.
Sizzaro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sizzaro wants to control from the top but Farage keeps moving.
Farage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sizzaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sizzaro postures up in Farage's guard and throws a big left but Farage blocks it.
Farage wants to sweep here but Sizzaro controlling him for the moment.
Sal Sizzaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farage looking to control.
Sizzaro is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nigel Farage is winning the standup battle so far.
Sizzaro gets a takedown into half guard.
Sizzaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sizzaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farage is just riding it out for now. Sizzaro eventually gives up the hold.
Farage trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro lands strikes from half guard.
Sizzaro is taking a breather. Farage 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.
Sizzaro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Farage defend it? Sizzaro steps over the head and cranks it - Farage is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sizzaro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sal Sizzaro!
A less than humble Sal Sizzaro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 5227 p4p, 505 weight class) and Jake Kirby (ranked 4456 p4p, 436 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
2 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kirby!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Kirby is predictable there
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruslanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruslanov is keen to just control but Kirby is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Kirby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirby is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Kirby gets full guard.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby 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.
Kirby keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov advances to half guard.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirby is staying active underneath Ruslanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruslanov is thwarting Kirby's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirby is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirby 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.
Kirby scores with a few weak punches.
Ruslanov is taking a breather. Kirby 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Kirby's temple.
Ruslanov wants to take a breather but Kirby is having none of it.
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.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruslanov working over Kirby with some ground and pound. Kirby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Kirby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirby is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov working over Kirby with some ground and pound. Kirby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirby 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is controlling Ruslanov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Ruslanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirby misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruslanov prevents Kirby from improving his position.
Ruslanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruslanov misses with a head shot. Kirby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov controlling from the top position.
Ruslanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruslanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirby trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslanov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirby.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruslanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruslanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby trying to control the position.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruslanov works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirby has wrist control.
Ruslanov lands a couple of digs.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Ruslanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruslanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruslanov stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruslanov.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Kirby.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kirby is looking to sweep but instead, Ruslanov has passed into half guard.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruslanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruslanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirby can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov working some strikes from top position.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Ruslanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruslanov postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Ruslanov postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruslanov is one step ahead there.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruslanov is pushing down on Kirby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirby is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruslanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirby trying to control from the bottom.
Ruslanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ruslanov trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruslanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
Ruslanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Kirby being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruslanov throws an elbow that misses. Kirby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruslanov's guard. Nice move by Kirby!
Ruslanov looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruslanov 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.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Ruslanov stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov cracks Kirby with a solid left hand.
Ruslanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruslanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirby has Ruslanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruslanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kirby or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Kirby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirby tries to land a body kick
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Kirby is staying active underneath Ruslanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruslanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruslanov wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov is taking a breather. Kirby 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.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Ruslanov working Kirby over with strikes.
Kirby taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard.
Kirby wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruslanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
A victorious Mohammed Ruslanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 4180 p4p, 415 weight class) and Carver Frost (ranked 5418 p4p, 523 weight class). Dai Zexi 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carver Frost!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Zexi takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Zexi is controlling the pace.
Zexi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zexi is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frost is staying active underneath Zexi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zexi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frost doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zexi.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi 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.
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost wants to improve his position but Zexi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zexi wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Zexi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zexi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
Zexi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zexi slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Zexi there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Zexi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zexi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
A jab from Frost misses.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carver Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zexi throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Zexi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Zexi moved out of range.
Frost throws a leg kick but Zexi checks it.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Zexi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost misses with a hook.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost looks to land a combination. Zexi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Zexi throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zexi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost misses with a low kick as Zexi jumps back.
Zexi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frost is not content to let Zexi control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost trying to control but Zexi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Zexi is very close to passing his half guard.
Zexi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zexi not doing much here.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zexi is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Zexi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
Zexi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost is trying to control but Zexi passes into side control!
Zexi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zexi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Zexi grinds an elbow into Frost's temple.
Zexi 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.
Zexi throws a strike aimed at the side of Frost's head but Frost avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carver Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zexi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Zexi moves away and avoids it.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Zexi saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Zexi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
As Zexi backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Zexi manages to avoid it all.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Frost misses.
Zexi fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Zexi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zexi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zexi is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frost is not content to let Zexi control the position.
Zexi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to get back to full guard here but Zexi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zexi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Zexi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Frost pushes Zexi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zexi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zexi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Frost looking for a sweep but Zexi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zexi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi lands a big shot there that rocks Frost but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zexi misses with a head shot.
Zexi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zexi working for a submission but Frost is keeping him at bay.
Zexi thowing shots but they're missing.
Frost blocking the ground and pound.
Zexi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zexi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Frost looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zexi! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dai Zexi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Boulder (ranked 4603 p4p, 452 weight class) and Georges Danton (ranked 4273 p4p, 423 weight class). Boris Boulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Hilo, Boris Boulder!
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, Georges Danton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danton tries to avoid it but Boulder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danton to the ground. Danton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boulder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boulder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boulder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulder.
Boulder throws a strike aimed at the side of Danton's head but Danton avoids it well.
Boulder lands an elbow.
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 misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Danton tries to escape but Boulder is in control.
Danton is trying to control Boulder's posture but Boulder avoids it.
Boulder lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danton keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danton parries the strikes from Boulder easily there. Boulder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Danton to escape.
Danton defending against the ground and pound.
Danton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Danton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Danton can't do much from the bottom here.
Danton 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.
Danton parries the strikes from Boulder easily there. Boulder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Danton to escape.
Danton is not content to let Boulder control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boulder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Danton tries to escape but Boulder is in control.
Boulder lands some shots froms side control.
Boulder lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Georges Danton has been cut.
Boulder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boulder working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder in side control, throwing shots but Danton defends.
Boulder cracks Danton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boulder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boulder cracks Danton with a big right hand but Danton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Danton regains half guard, as Boulder was trying to land strikes.
Danton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boulder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boulder's back!
Boulder is trying to break free.
Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danton not allowing Boulder to control his hands.
Danton controlling well, preventing Boulder from escaping the position.
Boulder wants to control his opponent's hands but Danton gets his hands free.
Boulder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Boulder turns into Danton and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Boulder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges Danton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boulder misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulder.
Boulder takes one to the side of the head.
Danton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Danton circles away easily
and Danton counters with a straight right hand.
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Danton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danton connects with a crisp jab.
Danton's corner calls for a 1-2. Danton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Boris Boulder has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danton lunges at Boulder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boulder's hand.
Danton lands with a cross.
Georges Danton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boulder is rocked!
Georges Danton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danton cracks Boulder with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges Danton!
A very excited looking Georges Danton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armel Vidal (ranked 4303 p4p, 427 weight class) and Warren Goldner (ranked 4290 p4p, 425 weight class). Goldner has chosen Battle Symphony - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Armel Vidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armel Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Goldner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vidal misses.
Goldner misses with a body shot.
Goldner throws a body shot but no joy.
Vidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vidal throws a looping overhand right but Goldner ducks down to avoid it.
Vidal wants to clinch
and Goldner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Vidal.
Goldner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vidal.
Vidal blocks a jab.
Vidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldner throws out a counter right but Vidal avoids it with no problem.
Vidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vidal misses with an uppercut. Goldner saw that one coming.
Vidal clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal decides to pull guard.
Goldner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldner trying to control but Vidal is working from the bottom.
Vidal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goldner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vidal has tightened it up now! Goldner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armel Vidal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Van Rooy (ranked 1923 p4p, 39 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 2461 p4p, 84 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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292 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rooy swings for the body but McTavish moves out of range.
Van Rooy misses with a combination
and McTavish counters with a shoot takedown. Van Rooy fights it but they end up in guard.
McTavish lands a couple of digs.
Van Rooy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTavish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Rooy is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rooy wants to sweep but no luck.
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
McTavish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Rooy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTavish on the ground.
McTavish won't allow Van Rooy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish landing with the ground and pound.
McTavish with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish lands a couple of elbows.
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Rooy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Rooy wants to sweep but no luck.
McTavish postures up and lands a big shot to Van Rooy's brow.
McTavish with a nice head shot there.
McTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Rooy controls McTavish momentarily but McTavish frees himself.
Van Rooy looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Rooy, not yet.
Van Rooy is working hard here to advance position.
Van Rooy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Rooy tries to get out of the position.
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
McTavish chips away with some ground and pound.
McTavish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Rooy's head.
Van Rooy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Rooy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McTavish works over Van Rooy with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Rooy trying to control the position.
McTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Rooy's head.
Van Rooy 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.
McTavish is working Van Rooy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McTavish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Rooy is trying to keep McTavish in close.
McTavish landing with the ground and pound.
McTavish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Rooy controls McTavish momentarily but McTavish frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McTavish controlling from the top position.
Van Rooy 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.
McTavish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McTavish with a nice head shot there.
Van Rooy is trying to control the position but McTavish postures up.
McTavish scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish is working Van Rooy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McTavish sitting in guard here, content to control.
McTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
McTavish lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McTavish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McTavish content to stall in guard here.
McTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
McTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Rooy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Rooy wants to hit a switch here but McTavish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van Rooy there!
Van Rooy is looking to improve his position but McTavish isn't that keen on the idea.
McTavish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McTavish cracks Van Rooy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Van Rooy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McTavish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Van Rooy tries to lock up and control but McTavish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Rooy looks to throw the jab but McTavish is out of range.
Van Rooy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McTavish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McTavish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McTavish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McTavish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McTavish lands a nice shot to the head.
McTavish breaks from Van Rooy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McTavish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rooy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McTavish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Rooy is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McTavish working the ground and pound effectively.
Van Rooy is rocked!
Hamish McTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTavish landing punches.
Oh Van Rooy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Van Rooy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! McTavish celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
After the fight, Hamish McTavish was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bogard (ranked 996 p4p, 131 weight class) and Jon Ubereem (ranked 2477 p4p, 320 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem shoots and misses
and Bogard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard misses with the combination.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Ubereem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bogard on his heels. He'll look to pass Bogard's guard now, I'm sure.
Ubereem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ubereem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ubereem on the ground.
Ubereem won't allow Bogard to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard keeping full guard, as Ubereem tries to pass.
Ubereem advances to half guard.
Bogard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bogard tries to get out of the position.
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but Bogard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ubereem to get the leverage.
Bogard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bogard is trying to escape the mount.
Bogard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ubereem looking to secure an arm triangle but Bogard defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem has control of Bogard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bogard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ubereem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is trying to escape the mount.
Ubereem trying to control but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard stops Ubereem from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bogard tries to hold on but Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bogard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ubereem.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard'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.
Bogard is controlling an arm, preventing Ubereem from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is working for a guillotine from mount but Bogard frees his head quite easily.
Ubereem avoids the attempt from Bogard to control.
Ubereem looking to isolate an arm here. Bogard doesn't see it coming and as Ubereem extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ubereem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Ubereem!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lemieux (ranked 1527 p4p, 55 weight class) and Ricky Hughes (ranked 1779 p4p, 38 weight class). Ricky Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Lemieux misses the jab.
A head kick from Hughes lands but Lemieux takes it in his stride.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Hughes crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Hughes back to his feet!
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!
Lemieux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hughes right on the button. Hughes goes down! Lemieux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lemieux gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!
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