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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 4128 p4p, 489 weight class) and Bayley Springfield (ranked 5040 p4p, 564 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bayley Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Danger.
We've been told by Danger's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danger connects with a nice looking jab.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danger stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger thuds his right hand into Springfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Springfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danger lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Springfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Danger catches Springfield right on the button with a cross.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Danger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger cracks Springfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Springfield is rocked!
Danger works the jab nicely.
Springfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Springfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danger cracks Springfield on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Springfield falls backwards against the cage. Danger follows up with more strikes that drop Springfield to his knees. Danger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Springfield! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ander Silva (ranked 4147 p4p, 491 weight class) and Johnny Adermundie (ranked 5799 p4p, 610 weight class). Adermundie has chosen Peak Times by Switch as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Adermundie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva lunges at Adermundie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adermundie's hand.
Adermundie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adermundie avoids it.
Adermundie forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adermundie trying to land knees to the body.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Adermundie defends it easily.
Adermundie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Adermundie from standing up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Adermundie controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pulling down on Adermundie's head. It's preventing any offense from Adermundie, at least for the moment.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Adermundie pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva has his foot on Adermundie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adermundie works his way back into a safe position though.
Adermundie wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adermundie keeps working.
Adermundie wants to get back to his feet.
Adermundie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is working for a kimura but Adermundie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adermundie is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva prevents Adermundie from standing back up.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva moves into full mount! Adermundie won't be happy about that!
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Adermundie is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adermundie's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Adermundie frees his head quite easily.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adermundie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Adermundie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Adermundie is trying to stand up.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Adermundie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
You get the feeling that Adermundie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva has control of Adermundie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adermundie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adermundie is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Adermundie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adermundie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva has control of Adermundie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adermundie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Adermundie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adermundie is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ander Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adermundie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adermundie wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Adermundie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Adermundie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Adermundie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adermundie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adermundie wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adermundie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adermundie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adermundie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva stops Adermundie from standing up.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Adermundie is defending well.
Silva prevents Adermundie from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Silva tries for a kimura but Adermundie is defending well.
Silva tries for a kimura but Adermundie is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Adermundie is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Adermundie is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ander Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajon Dal Garin (ranked 25414 p4p, 809 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 23451 p4p, 784 weight class). Rajon Dal Garin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rajon Dal Garin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dal Garin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Rajon Dal Garin has been cut.
Patryk throws a head kick that half lands.
Dal Garin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patryk has managed to clinch.
Dal Garin tries to stall but Patryk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Patryk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dal Garin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Patryk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk has managed to clinch.
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dal Garin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patryk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patryk rushes Dal Garin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dal Garin tries to break the clinch but Patryk is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dal Garin tries to circle away but Patryk has him pinned against the cage.
Patryk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Patryk drops an elbow to the side of Dal Garin's head.
Patryk prevents Dal Garin from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patryk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dal Garin is trying to stand.
Patryk decides to stand and escape the position.
Patryk gets a takedown into half guard.
Patryk stops Dal Garin from getting back to his feet.
Patryk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dal Garin looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dal Garin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dal Garin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patryk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dal Garin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Patryk takes the fight into the clinch.
Dal Garin is trying to push Patryk away but Patryk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patryk closes the distance and pushes Dal Garin back into the cage.
Patryk has clasped his hands together around Dal Garin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dal Garin sneaks out the side door and pushes Patryk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dal Garin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patryk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patryk showed some decent athleticism there.
Dal Garin is breathing heavily.
Patryk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dal Garin is trying to stand up here but Patryk is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajon Dal Garin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dal Garin wants to clinch but Patryk slips to the side
and Patryk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patryk gets a double leg takedown into Dal Garin's guard.
Patryk prevents Dal Garin from getting back to his feet.
Dal Garin looking to control.
Patryk wants to pass the guard but Dal Garin is keeping the position.
Patryk prevents Dal Garin from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dal Garin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Patryk stacks Dal Garin 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 Patryk!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patryk happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dal Garin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patryk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patryk prevents Dal Garin from standing back up.
Patryk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dal Garin to get to his feet.
Rajon Dal Garin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dal Garin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dal Garin wants to get back to his feet but Patryk is dominant here and he's now got Dal Garin's back!
Patryk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Patryk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dal Garin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Patryk really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dal Garin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dal Garin is trying to get back to his feet but Patryk has full control of the position and if anything, Dal Garin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dal Garin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Patryk 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 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.
Patryk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dal Garin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Patryk's guard. Nice work there by Dal Garin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rajon Dal Garin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dal Garin tries to close the distance and clinch but Patryk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patryk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dal Garin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Patryk gets the takedown into side control.
Dal Garin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dal Garin trying to get back to his feet but Patryk is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk controls the action.
Patryk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dal Garin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Patryk is riding his opponent, not letting Dal Garin buck him off.
Dal Garin wants to get back to his feet.
Patryk looking for the RNC.
Patryk really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dal Garin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dal Garin trying to get back to his feet but Patryk is in full control for now.
Patryk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dal Garin doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk looking for the choke but no joy.
Patryk working for a choke but Dal Garin is defending well.
Patryk has the hooks in. Dal Garin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dal Garin fending off the submission attempt from Patryk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Patryk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patryk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
After winning the bout, Lukasz Patryk 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Ray (ranked 25589 p4p, 352 weight class) and Tex Bolt (ranked 25018 p4p, 347 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tex Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Bolt pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
Jonathan Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Bolt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ray manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolt's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace.
Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolt is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ray.
Bolt is holding on to half guard well.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolt wants to get back to full guard.
Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ray is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ray fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tex Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Ray.
Bolt 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.
Bolt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolt has Ray in his guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to pass to full mount but Bolt defends it.
Ray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolt!
Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt tries to control Ray's body but Ray pushes him off. Bolt squirms to his side and now Ray has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray working a defensive guard here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Bolt's legs - danger averted.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolt's guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ray passes into side control.
Ray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bolt is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt wants to control but Ray postures up.
Jonathan Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ray tries to stand but Bolt is controlling his head.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working.
Bolt is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolt avoid being mounted?
Bolt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bolt is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four 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.
Ray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolt wants to get back to full guard.
Ray seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ray trying to mount his opponent but Bolt defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bolt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bolt leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolt as he jumps to the side.
Bolt dives in and scores a takedown into Ray's guard.
Bolt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolt is looking to pass into half guard but Ray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ray is in guard.
Ray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bolt is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Ray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ray prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape.
Ray with good strikes from the mount here!
Ray is landing with some decent strikes but Bolt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bolt tries to improve his position but Ray has taken his back! Ray has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bolt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ray pushes Bolt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Ray!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Magnum (ranked 3885 p4p, 172 weight class) and Dimitri Aristova (ranked 7151 p4p, 273 weight class). Dimitri Aristova is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Aristova!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum instigates a clinch.
Magnum lands a hook that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum lands a left hand.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Aristova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magnum lands with a left to the head.
Aristova trying to stall but Magnum improves his position.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands with a right to the head.
Magnum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Magnum.
Magnum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Magnum.
Magnum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magnum is pushing Aristova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Magnum scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum scores with a hook to the body.
Magnum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aristova or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnum lands a shoulder strike.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands a nice uppercut.
Magnum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnum.
Aristova takes a shot to the head.
Magnum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Magnum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magnum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Magnum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head.
Nice body punch from Magnum.
Aristova looks winded!
Magnum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aristova jumps guard but Magnum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum scores with a shot to the side of Aristova's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnum lands a left hand.
Aristova is rocked!
Magnum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aristova is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him?
A short uppercut from Magnum.
Still in the clinch, Magnum scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnum.
Aristova seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnum lands a left hand.
Aristova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aristova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magnum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aristova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magnum avoids it.
Magnum taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is struggling to control the position.
Magnum just leaning against Aristova, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Magnum.
Come on Magnum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnum lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnum scores with a shoulder strike.
Magnum lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnum.
Aristova has had enough of the clinch but Magnum keeps him there for the moment.
Magnum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magnum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnum lands a hook that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum is working Aristova over against the cage.
Magnum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristova backwards.
Magnum stalling the fight.
Magnum works on Aristova's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnum lands with a left to the head.
Aristova jumps guard but Magnum stands there with Aristova around his waist. Aristova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magnum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justin Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Aristova.
Magnum lands with a right to the head.
Aristova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Magnum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magnum lands a big right hand that sends Aristova crashing to the mat! Magnum stays standing though and waves Aristova back to his feet!
Magnum with a jab.
Aristova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Aristova.
BOOM! Magnum lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aristova. Aristova tries to recover but Magnum is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aristova lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Magnum!
Justin Magnum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wellington Dias (ranked 5101 p4p, 569 weight class) and Liam Berry (ranked 4331 p4p, 510 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wellington Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liam Berry!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berry.
Liam Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dias in his tracks.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Berry.
Dias dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Dias attempts a counter takedown but Berry avoids it well and moves away.
Berry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berry sprawls and moves away.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias goes for a double leg but Berry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berry continues to drive forward.
Berry has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Berry lands a big shot that drops Dias! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias looking for subs off his back but Berry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dias avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Dias taking some punishment here, with Berry in his half guard.
Dias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Well, if Berry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dias actively working from the bottom here.
Berry prevents Dias from improving his position.
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.
Dias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berry pulls his head out easily.
Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dias looking for submissions off his back.
Berry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
Berry controlling the pace.
Dias actively working from the bottom here.
Dias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berry pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Dias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berry is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dias has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Berry is looking to defend but Dias has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Berry! Dias pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Berry taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wellington Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Wellington Dias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CM Punk (ranked 4457 p4p, 479 weight class) and Steven Fillbanks (ranked 7174 p4p, 649 weight class). Steven Fillbanks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, CM Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Fillbanks!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Punk.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Punk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fillbanks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punk.
Punk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fillbanks or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk stalls.
Punk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punk throws a head kick that Fillbanks semi-blocks.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk cracks the inside of Fillbanks's front leg.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fillbanks at a distance.
Punk drives through and clinches with Fillbanks against the cage.
Punk lands with a short shot to the head.
Punk lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk lands a body shot.
Punk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
CM Punk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
We've been told by Punk's head coaches at AREA 51 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Punk.
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch.
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fillbanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk with a jab.
Fillbanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punk.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Punk.
Punk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Punk on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fillbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Punk.
Punk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fillbanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fillbanks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punk!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Punk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Punk'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Punk throws a sloppy head kick
and Fillbanks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fillbanks looking to pass the guard.
Punk 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.
Fillbanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Punk is retaining full guard.
Punk controlling the position.
Fillbanks wants to pass the guard but Punk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillbanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Punk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punk is trying to improve his position.
Fillbanks tries for a kimura but Punk is defending well.
Punk is trying to control Fillbanks's posture but Fillbanks avoids it.
Fillbanks is trying to get an arm triangle but Punk is defending well.
Fillbanks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Punk tries to improve position but can't.
Fillbanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punk, who protects the arm well.
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Fillbanks is breathing heavily.
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.
Punk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fillbanks to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
Steven Fillbanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punk darts in and clinches Fillbanks up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punk.
A right hand to the body from Punk.
Fillbanks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fillbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fillbanks is rocked!
It looks like Steven Fillbanks has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punk.
A head kick misses from Punk.
Punk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Fillbanks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fillbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Punk finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Punk and Fillbanks falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Punk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CM Punk!
CM Punk 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 2677 p4p, 333 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 9028 p4p, 750 weight class). Jake Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werbenjagermanjensen defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips nicely into half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands strikes from half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen 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.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Werbenjagermanjensen seems content to control.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen 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.
Werbenjagermanjensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Werbenjagermanjensen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Werbenjagermanjensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
A less than humble Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Balboa (ranked 3749 p4p, 463 weight class) and Heimo Vesa (ranked 3682 p4p, 454 weight class). Heimo Vesa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimo Vesa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vesa lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Diego Balboa has been cut.
Vesa lands the left hand.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Balboa misses with a hook.
Vesa lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Vesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Balboa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vesa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balboa. Balboa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Balboa as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesa throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vesa ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Danga de danga de dang - Vesa scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
It seemed like Vesa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Balboa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vesa! But no joy.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Vesa ducks down to avoid it.
Vesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego Balboa's cut is getting worse.
Vesa throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Vesa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
As Balboa backs off Vesa throws a huge counter combo but Balboa manages to avoid it all.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Vesa's shoulder, as Vesa tries to avoid the shot.
Balboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vesa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balboa momentarily.
Balboa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vesa tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vesa misses with a few strikes there.
Vesa tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesa throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa moves forwards but Vesa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balboa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vesa punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Vesa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vesa lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Diego Balboa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Vesa throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vesa swinging wildly here.
Vesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vesa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
Vesa swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Vesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vesa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesa slips under a jab from Balboa.
No joy there for Vesa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesa. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Vesa had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Vesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Vesa.
Jeez, Diego Balboa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vesa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vesa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vesa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesa cracks Balboa with an open hand slap.
Balboa cracks Vesa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Vesa.
Vesa misses with the combination.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Vesa moved out of range.
Vesa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Vesa looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
Balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vesa scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa misses the jab.
Vesa digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Vesa's shoulder, as Vesa tries to avoid the shot.
Vesa misses with the combination.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Balboa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vesa under the eye.
Vesa misses with a two punch combination.
Vesa looks winded!
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa throws a jab when Vesa was well out of range.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Vesa moves away and avoids it.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vesa.
A little feinted left hand from Balboa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Vesa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balboa misses with a hook. Vesa ducked under it nicely.
Vesa unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Balboa misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vesa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Balboa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heimo Vesa!
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