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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joca Carioca (ranked 5502 p4p, 415 weight class) and Javier Dominguez (ranked 5969 p4p, 429 weight class). Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Man Comes Around. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joca Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioca sprawls well initially but Dominguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carioca is trying to stand back up but Dominguez is controlling him
Carioca is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is defending well.
Carioca is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carioca is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control but Carioca has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carioca is looking to escape.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez pushing down on Carioca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carioca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carioca trying to control the position here.
Carioca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carioca 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.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Dominguez dominated that round.
That's time! Carioca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dominguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carioca was covering up waiting for the punch and Dominguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez drops back looking for a leg! Carioca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carioca manages to kick Dominguez off! Dominguez jumps back into Carioca's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carioca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Javier Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carioca is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into Carioca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carioca looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Carioca wants to sweep but no luck.
Carioca keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carioca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carioca not doing much here.
Carioca is looking to advance position but Dominguez won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Carioca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez landing rabbit punches to the side of Carioca's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Carioca takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carioca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Carioca has control of the leg.
Carioca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Carioca. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Javier Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Carioca shows good takedown defense.
Carioca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joca Carioca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Dominguez.
Carioca dives in and scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca preventing the sweep.
Carioca wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carioca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez is not content to let Carioca control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca working away.
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez is trying to control Carioca's posture but Carioca avoids it.
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.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Carioca keeps moving and retains side control.
Carioca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carioca is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joca Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
Carioca prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joca Carioca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dominguez 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Homelius (ranked 6452 p4p, 673 weight class) and Rob Collins (ranked 7798 p4p, 718 weight class). Collins has chosen For America as his entrance music. Rob Collins struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
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210 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aulis Homelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Homelius, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Homelius against the cage but Homelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Homelius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Homelius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Homelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Homelius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homelius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Collins for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Homelius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Homelius controls the pace.
Homelius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Homelius moved out of range nicely.
Homelius gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius stands up from Collins's guard - Homelius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rob Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Homelius tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Homelius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Collins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Homelius.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Homelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Homelius controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Homelius.
Aulis Homelius 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.
Collins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Homelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Homelius looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homelius continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Homelius.
Homelius continues to hold on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Homelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Homelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Homelius 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.
Homelius content to stall in guard here.
Homelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Homelius misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homelius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Homelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Homelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins moves away from the strike by Homelius.
Nice sprawl there from Homelius as Collins shoots in.
Homelius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is controlling the pace.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two 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.
Homelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Homelius is taking a breather. Collins 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Homelius here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Homelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Homelius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Homelius is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Homelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Homelius gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
Homelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Homelius 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tvica Iruscek (ranked 4997 p4p, 531 weight class) and Egon Graumuller (ranked 4976 p4p, 529 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tvica Iruscek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egon Graumuller!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iruscek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graumuller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Iruscek seems content to control.
Graumuller tries to get to full guard but Iruscek has control of the leg.
Graumuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iruscek is working away from the top position though.
Graumuller wants to improve his position but Iruscek is controlling well.
Graumuller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Iruscek trying to mount his opponent but Graumuller defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graumuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graumuller has his hands on Iruscek's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iruscek preventing the sweep.
Graumuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iruscek's guard.
Iruscek trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Iruscek'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.
Graumuller wants to control from the top but Iruscek keeps moving.
Graumuller looking to sit in guard and control but Iruscek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iruscek tries to free his leg and advance position but Graumuller is retaining full guard.
Graumuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graumuller is controlling Iruscek's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graumuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graumuller has control of Iruscek's left arm, preventing Iruscek from doing any damage.
Iruscek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iruscek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graumuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iruscek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iruscek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iruscek trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
Iruscek postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Graumuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iruscek is one step ahead there.
Iruscek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iruscek wants to control from the top but Graumuller keeps moving.
Graumuller is pulling down on Iruscek's head to control his posture.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graumuller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iruscek trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
Graumuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Graumuller, not yet.
Iruscek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Iruscek throws a big right hand that misses.
Graumuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iruscek trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
Graumuller keeping full guard, as Iruscek tries to pass.
We've been informed that Graumuller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Graumuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iruscek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graumuller is keeping the position for now.
Iruscek is fighting to break Graumuller's control of his arms but Graumuller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iruscek.
Iruscek is breathing heavily.
Graumuller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iruscek off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tvica Iruscek dominated that round.
That's time! Iruscek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iruscek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graumuller quickly recovers to half guard.
Graumuller wants to get back to full guard.
Iruscek wants to pass the guard but Graumuller is defending well.
Still in half guard, Iruscek seems content to control.
Graumuller tries to roll over but Iruscek keeps him under control.
Iruscek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graumuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iruscek stopping the sweep attempt from Graumuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graumuller is pulling down on Iruscek's head. It's preventing any offense from Iruscek, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Graumuller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iruscek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graumuller 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.
Graumuller is adopting a defensive guard.
Graumuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iruscek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iruscek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graumuller is working away from the top position though.
Graumuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Iruscek!
Iruscek avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graumuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek is controlling an arm, preventing Graumuller from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Iruscek tries to hold on but Graumuller pushes him away.
Iruscek is squirming around, avoiding Graumuller's attempts to control the action.
Graumuller is looking to work his way around to Iruscek's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Iruscek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Graumuller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graumuller tries to control but Iruscek wriggling away.
Graumuller avoids the attempt from Iruscek to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Graumuller is working for a kimura but Iruscek is defending it quite comfortably.
Graumuller wants to pass the guard but Iruscek is defending well.
Iruscek trying to control from the bottom.
Graumuller moves into full mount! Iruscek won't be happy about that!
Graumuller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Iruscek is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek stays in close to Graumuller's body and controls the position.
Graumuller keeping moving, preventing Iruscek from controlling successfully.
Graumuller controlling Iruscek's posture.
Iruscek wants to pass the guard but Graumuller is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graumuller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Egon Graumuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Iruscek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Iruscek gets the takedown into side control.
Graumuller gets back to half guard.
Iruscek controlling the action here.
Graumuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Iruscek trying to mount his opponent but Graumuller defends it.
Iruscek stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graumuller is refusing to be controlled, as Iruscek sits in half guard.
Graumuller is looking for a sweep. Iruscek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iruscek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graumuller is concentrating on defense, preventing Iruscek from advancing position.
Iruscek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graumuller keeps working.
Iruscek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iruscek trying to control the pace.
Iruscek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graumuller is staying active underneath Iruscek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graumuller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tvica Iruscek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graumuller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tvica Iruscek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iruscek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graumuller's guard.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graumuller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iruscek trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
Iruscek stopping the sweep attempt from Graumuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
Graumuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Graumuller wants to control from the top but Iruscek keeps moving.
Graumuller passes into half guard.
Graumuller is looking to take a break and control but Iruscek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graumuller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iruscek trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graumuller trying to control but Iruscek is working from the bottom.
Iruscek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graumuller is aware though and is defending well.
Graumuller trying to control but Iruscek is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iruscek is trying to keep Graumuller in close.
Graumuller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tvica Iruscek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iruscek 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tvica Iruscek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jem Mace (ranked 6264 p4p, 603 weight class) and Bruno Javier Jimenez (ranked 4779 p4p, 508 weight class). Bruno Javier Jimenez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jem Mace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Javier Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mace is looking to counter punch.
Mace looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Mace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mace takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Mace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Mace looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Mace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mace throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
Jimenez 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.
Mace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
Mace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooh!!! Jimenez has knocked Mace down with a huge combo! Jimenez steps away and waves a wobbly Mace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jem Mace has been cut.
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!
Mace misses with a wild combination.
Mace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mace.
Mace takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Mace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Mace.
The fighters circling - Mace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Mace.
Mace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a counter combo.
Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Mace moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mace keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mace misses with the combination.
Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Mace misses
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mace is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez dances in with a quick combination. Mace is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jimenez snaps Mace's head back. Mace stumbles backwards against the cage. Jimenez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mace's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mace just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Javier Jimenez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 5986 p4p, 588 weight class) and Evan Lynn (ranked 4765 p4p, 507 weight class). Evan Lynn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn misses the jab.
Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Lynn avoids it well and moves away.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good jab.
Nurmagabeeb wants to clinch up but Lynn keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lynn.
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Lynn throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Lynn lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Lynn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn misses the body punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynn parries the strikes from Nurmagabeeb easily there. Nurmagabeeb is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lynn to escape.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control for a moment but Lynn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Nurmagabeeb thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Lynn trying to hold on to Nurmagabeeb's head to control him but Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagabeeb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb with the ground and pound but Lynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Lynn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagabeeb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagabeeb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn controlling the position well.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Lynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
That's time! Nurmagabeeb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagabeeb.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagabeeb. No joy for Lynn on that attempt.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Lynn.
Lynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagabeeb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynn somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the body shot from Lynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Lynn misses its intended target.
Lynn swings for the body but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Lynn is quick to defend against it.
Evan Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Nurmagabeeb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb working some strikes from top position.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagabeeb content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes from guard but Lynn blocks nicely.
Nurmagabeeb with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagabeeb, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Lynn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagabeeb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagabeeb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lynn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagabeeb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynn drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagabeeb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagabeeb tries for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is not content to let Nurmagabeeb control the position.
Lynn tries to bench press Nurmagabeeb off him but Nurmagabeeb keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lynn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagabeeb gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lynn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagabeeb lets go of the hold and Lynn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
A very excited looking Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Metra Vobol (ranked 7879 p4p, 597 weight class) and Bigg Sugg (ranked 7793 p4p, 593 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metra Vobol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bigg Sugg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugg shoots for a double leg takedown but Vobol sprawls well. He's pushed Sugg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vobol. No joy for Sugg on that attempt.
As Sugg looks to move away, Vobol throws a big counter combo but Sugg just gets out of the way.
Vobol misses with a series of wild punches.
Vobol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vobol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vobol wants it to stay on the feet.
Metra Vobol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigg Sugg.
Sugg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vobol!
Sugg controls the position.
Vobol is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugg takes a little break here. Vobol wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vobol is pushing Sugg's head away, looking to escape. Sugg manages to hold on to the position though.
Sugg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vobol could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vobol swats away the attempt to clinch by Sugg.
Sugg darts in and clinches Vobol up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sugg manages to end up in side control.
Sugg controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vobol is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sugg prevents Vobol from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Sugg stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vobol is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vobol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vobol tries to get out of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sugg avoids the head kick by Vobol.
Vobol is breathing heavily.
Sugg shoots in for a takedown but Vobol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vobol throws a head kick that misses
and Sugg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sugg.
Sugg is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Sugg 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigg Sugg 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 Sugg.
Vobol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sugg misses with a takedown
and Vobol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Vobol.
Vobol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Metra Vobol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigg Sugg.
Sugg stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Vobol.
Sugg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugg prevents Vobol from getting back to his feet.
Sugg controlling from the top position.
Vobol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugg controlling from the top position.
Sugg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sugg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sugg prevents Vobol from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sugg distracts Vobol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vobol wants to stand up but Sugg is controlling him.
Sugg sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vobol, as that shot connected.
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.
Sugg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vobol is trying to defend but Sugg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sugg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More stalling from Sugg.
Sugg with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugg is continuing to stall.
Sugg winds up and cracks Vobol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sugg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bigg Sugg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sugg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sugg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vobol pushes Sugg off looking to stand but Sugg dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sugg shoots in for a double leg but Vobol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Vobol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sugg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vobol swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Vobol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sugg goes for a double leg but Vobol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vobol continues to drive forward.
Sugg wants to clinch up but Vobol keeps it at a distance.
Vobol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Metra Vobol will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sugg drops his hands momentarily and Vobol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sugg.
A lull in the action here as Sugg stalls from top position.
Vobol is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sugg is working to tighten his grip on Vobol's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vobol has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sugg is really squeezing tight and eventually Vobol passes out! Sugg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bigg Sugg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Garcia (ranked 6670 p4p, 291 weight class) and High Row (ranked 5700 p4p, 251 weight class). Samuel Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
135 lbs
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135 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Row!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Row fails in his attempt to clinch.
Row scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia throws a right hand that Row ducks under and follows up with a left that Row also avoids with ease.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Row throws a head kick that misses.
Row throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Row dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Row doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia clinches up with Row and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Row has double underhooks.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Row fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samuel Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of High Row.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia gets a clinch.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Row.
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Row has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Row looks winded!
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Row quickly recovers to half guard.
Row is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garcia jumps into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia decides to stand back up.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Row.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Row pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Row is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Row to get to his feet.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Row, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia rushes Row and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Row's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia darts in and clinches Row up against the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Row scores with a shot to the body.
Row closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Row lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Row is having none of it.
Row looking to pass the guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Row from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to stand but Row is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Row back into the cage.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Row regains full guard. Nicely done.
Row had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia gets to his feet - Row follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Row throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Row will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row connects with a solid leg kick.
Row is breathing heavily.
Row takes one to the chin there.
Row slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Row follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Row on that attempt.
Row swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Row will be more careful next time no doubt.
Row takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Row tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Row just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Row keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Row gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Row has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Row's guard.
Row has his feet on Garcia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Row breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Row tries a head kick but it misses.
Row is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Row with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samuel Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of High Row.
Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Row's guard.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been informed that Row has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Row had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Row on the ground.
Row controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Garcia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Row is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Row slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia stands and steps away. Row gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Row.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Row misses with a knee strike.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Samuel Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Row looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Row controlling him for the moment.
Row prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Row trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Row is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Row slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Row keeps moving and retains side control.
Row is working Garcia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Row wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Row working away.
Garcia pushes Row away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Row gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Row wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Row is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Row just content to control the position.
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.
Row prevents Garcia from escaping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Row.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Row scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia pushes Row up against the cage in a clinch.
Row breaks the clinch.
Row looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Row takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Row did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Row is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
High Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia is trying to remain composed but Row is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Garcia.
Well Garcia 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Garcia!
Samuel Garcia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 6790 p4p, 622 weight class) and Croatian Cop (ranked 6067 p4p, 594 weight class). Rick Piano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Croatian Cop's chin.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Croatian Cop!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cop was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
Piano scores with a jab. Cop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cop throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Piano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piano misses with a body kick.
Cop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piano circles away quickly and effectively.
Piano is looking to counter the offense by Cop and move into the clinch.
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piano lands a jab.
Cop throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Cop! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Piano !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 4031 p4p, 448 weight class) and Jon Silva (ranked 5098 p4p, 540 weight class). Big Asznee 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asznee dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Asznee's head and hops out.
Silva swings for the body but Asznee moves out of range.
Asznee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asznee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asznee sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asznee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Asznee gets back to full guard.
Asznee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asznee pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Asznee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Asznee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Asznee trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asznee defends well.
Asznee trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva working for a triangle but Asznee defends it easily.
Asznee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asznee passes into side control.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Asznee is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Asznee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva wants to control but Asznee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asznee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asznee working away.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Asznee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Asznee wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Asznee keeps moving and retains side control.
Asznee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva tries to bench press Asznee off him but Asznee keeps the position.
Asznee working the ground and pound from side control.
Asznee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is trying to control Asznee's posture but Asznee avoids it.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Asznee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Asznee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asznee manages to avoid it.
Silva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asznee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asznee is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Asznee continues to stall.
Big Asznee 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.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Asznee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Asznee!
Asznee wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee lands a couple of digs.
Asznee trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asznee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Asznee connects with a couple of short punches.
Asznee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asznee with a nice head shot there.
Asznee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asznee tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asznee stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asznee!
Asznee working away.
Asznee trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asznee trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asznee tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Asznee working the head and body with strikes.
Asznee tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Asznee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Asznee working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Asznee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asznee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asznee working away.
Asznee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Asznee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Asznee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asznee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asznee has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Asznee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asznee tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asznee controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee forces his way into half guard.
Asznee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asznee is looking for a kimura here.
Asznee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asznee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Asznee connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Asznee prevents Silva from improving his position.
Asznee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva wants to control but Asznee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asznee pulls his head out easily.
Asznee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Asznee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee works his way into full mount!
Asznee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Asznee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Asznee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Asznee controlling from mount.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has given up his back. Will we see Asznee going for some submissions?
Asznee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Asznee avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to shake Asznee off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Asznee won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Jon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to sprawl but Asznee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jon Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Asznee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asznee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Asznee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asznee, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Asznee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tucker (ranked 4769 p4p, 564 weight class) and Andre Cardoso (ranked 3526 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso 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.
Cardoso works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Cardoso stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cardoso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cardoso is in Tucker's guard.
Cardoso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cardoso scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker trying to keep a closed guard but Cardoso is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cardoso stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
Cardoso moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardoso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cardoso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Cardoso.
Our sources have told us that Tucker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardoso gets a clinch.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Cardoso has him pressed against the cage.
Cardoso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Cardoso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardoso with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like John Tucker has been cut.
Cardoso looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker tries to circle away but Cardoso has him pinned against the cage.
Cardoso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardoso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tucker is looking to get back to is feet but Cardoso passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
Tucker tries to buck Cardoso off but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso misses with the ground and pound.
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.
Tucker struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is not content to let Cardoso control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardoso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tucker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardoso throws a strike aimed at the side of Tucker's head but Tucker avoids it well.
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.
Cardoso tries to score with some ground and pound. Tucker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Cardoso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tucker tries to escape but Cardoso is in control.
Tucker tries to buck Cardoso off but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardoso scoring with punches from side control.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Cardoso keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Cardoso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cardoso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Cardoso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardoso working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardoso is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
Cardoso is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso lands a nice forearm strike.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Cardoso keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardoso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Tucker throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tucker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cardoso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker is trying to work for a sweep but Cardoso has mounted him!
Cardoso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardoso thowing shots but they're missing.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cardoso looking for a guillotine from mount but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker can't escape the position.
Cardoso looking to ground and pound but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Cardoso lands a big elbow.
Tucker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cardoso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to get to half guard.
Cardoso avoids the attempt from Tucker to control.
Cardoso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardoso blocks Tucker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cardoso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cardoso unloads with some shots from mount but Tucker bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cardoso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardoso wants to finish this one by submission but Tucker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cardoso.
Cardoso is working for a guillotine from mount but Tucker frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andre Cardoso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker tries to hold on but Cardoso pushes him away.
Cardoso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tucker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tucker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker tries to hold on but Cardoso postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Cardoso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Tucker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tucker scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice combination there by Tucker.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tucker cracks Cardoso with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cardoso tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tucker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cardoso is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tucker!
After winning the bout, John Tucker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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