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CCF FN 15:Wearmouth v Veronin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 7245 p4p, 585 weight class) and John Williamson (ranked 8772 p4p, 639 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bandridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williamson's head.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandridge in particular looking to stall.
Bandridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandridge is taking a breather. Williamson 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.
Bandridge thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williamson is in trouble now - Bandridge has advanced to mount!
Williamson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bandridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandridge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bandridge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williamson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bandridge pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bandridge landing punches.
Williamson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandridge with shots to the head and body - Williamson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williamson is in a horrible position here. Bandridge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bandridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williamson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williamson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandridge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williamson is in a horrible position here. Bandridge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Bandridge finish him?
Williamson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bandridge's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Molby (ranked 6570 p4p, 641 weight class) and Yggdrasil Livre (ranked 7612 p4p, 680 weight class). Yggdrasil Livre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Molby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yggdrasil Livre!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molby.
Molby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Molby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Livre cracks Molby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Livre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Molby moves to clinch but Livre breaks away
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Livre to the mat! Livre manages to get full guard.
Molby throws a big right hand that misses.
Livre seems keen to control Molby's posture.
Molby tries to free his leg and advance position but Livre is retaining full guard.
Molby throwing strikes from guard but Livre blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molby wants to control from the top but Livre keeps moving.
Livre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Molby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molby trying to control the position from guard on top but Livre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Molby looking to sit in guard and control but Livre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Livre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Molby is trying to control the position but Livre postures up.
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.
Molby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Molby looking for a guillotine here but Livre defends easily.
Molby 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.
Molby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Livre manages to get himself to full guard.
Livre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molby trying to control the position from guard on top but Livre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Livre managing to control the position.
Livre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Molby is looking to control Livre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Molby avoid being mounted?
Livre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molby.
Livre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Livre is continuing to stall.
Molby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livre is staying active underneath Molby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yggdrasil Livre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molby wants to clinch up but Livre keeps it at a distance.
Livre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Livre catches Molby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molby tries to clinch
and Molby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Livre connects with a right hand. Molby shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Livre.
Livre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Molby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Livre sprawls well initially but Molby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Molby trying to control the action but Livre is working from the bottom.
Livre is looking for a sweep. Molby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molby trying to control from half guard but Livre is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Livre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Molby wants to free his trapped foot but Livre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Molby has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Molby moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Livre has worked his arm free - good work by Livre!
Molby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Molby lands a decent elbow from side control.
Molby tries to score with some ground and pound. Livre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Livre prevents Molby from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Molby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Livre is trying to control Molby's posture but Molby avoids it.
Livre stops Molby from passing to mount.
Molby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Molby.
Molby is looking to take a break and control but Livre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molby tries to advance to mount but can't.
Molby trying to control the action but Livre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Livre is avoiding damage well.
Molby working the ground and pound from side control.
Molby postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Livre 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.
Livre defending against the ground and pound.
Livre struggling a bit here.
Molby trying to control the action but Livre is working from the bottom.
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.
Molby tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Molby working the head with strikes.
Jan Molby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molby has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Livre!
Molby prevents Livre from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Molby dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Molby throws a wild body kick that Livre sees coming a mile off.
Molby wants to clinch.
Livre staying out of range there.
Molby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Livre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Livre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molby swings for the body but Livre moves out of range.
Molby misses with a combination
letting Livre counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Molby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Livre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Molby moves to clinch but Livre breaks away
and Livre counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molby misses with a takedown attempt
and Livre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Livre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Livre lands with a nice body punch.
Molby misses with a left hand
and Livre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Molby shoots in for a takedown but Livre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molby throws the left hand but Livre avoids the punch easily.
Livre works the jab nicely.
Livre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Livre lunges at Molby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molby's hand.
Livre cracks Molby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molby tries to close the distance and clinch but Livre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molby wants to clinch up but Livre keeps it at a distance.
Yggdrasil Livre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Livre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molby throws a poor cross that misses
letting Livre counter with a right hand.
Livre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jan Molby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molby looking to score a takedown here. Livre is defending well but Molby drives through and ends up in Livre's guard.
Livre 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.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Molby from controlling successfully.
Livre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molby is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molby trying to control the position from guard on top but Livre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Molby looking for a sweep. Not yet Molby, not yet.
Molby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Livre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Molby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Livre is one step ahead there.
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.
Molby is trying to keep Livre in close.
Livre stays in close to Molby's body and controls the position.
Molby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molby wants to clinch up but Livre keeps it at a distance.
Livre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Livre stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Molby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yggdrasil Livre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Livre 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yggdrasil Livre!
Yggdrasil Livre 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Parker Savi (ranked 5793 p4p, 531 weight class) and Enzo Targaryen (ranked 5447 p4p, 519 weight class). Enzo Targaryen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savi showed some decent athleticism there.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Savi'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.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back.
Savi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Targaryen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Targaryen wants to get back to full guard but Savi has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen can't escape the position.
Savi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Targaryen tries to improve his position but Savi has taken his back! Savi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Targaryen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Savi pushes Targaryen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Parker Savi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bailey (ranked 4930 p4p, 495 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 4428 p4p, 448 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bailey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NWA-Fuck Tha Police. 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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165 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boag throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey is looking for a counter combo.
Bailey throws a head kick but Boag moves out of range.
Boag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Boag slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Boag thinks about the counter body kick.
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Boag throws a head kick that half lands.
Boag pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Boag lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey tries to circle away but Boag has him pinned against the cage.
Boag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boag lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boag.
Bailey is rocked!
Bailey wants to break free but Boag has control.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Boag pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boag digs a right hand into Bailey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailey's gas tank.
Bailey tries to break free but Boag pushes him back against the cage.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag catches Bailey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boag. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Nice shot by Boag.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Boag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boag lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
Boag bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
Boag lands a jab to the head.
Boag connects with a single shot there.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boag scoring well with a low kick there.
Boag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Boag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Boag lands with a left to the head.
Boag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Boag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boag creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bailey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bailey drops to his knees and Boag pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Boag!
Chris Boag thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ray Bailey stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 4335 p4p, 84 weight class) and Rouhullah Jafari (ranked 6540 p4p, 220 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hirsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rouhullah Jafari!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hirsch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jafari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hirsch lands an elbow.
Hirsch is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jafari looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hirsch gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jafari is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hirsch lets go of the hold and Jafari can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hirsch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3929 p4p, 321 weight class) and Sub Man (ranked 4230 p4p, 339 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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141 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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168 cm
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149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
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, Sub Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs misses with a head kick.
Hugs forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man has Hugs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hugs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hugs connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sub Man has been cut.
Man is working for takedown but Hugs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hugs presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man looking for a takedown.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man fails to pull guard.
Hugs is working Man over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hugs as the two fighters clinch.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugs prevents it.
Hugs breaks from the clinch.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hugs cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Hugs drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs scores a nice knee to the body.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugs lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugs.
Hugs is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hugs lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hugs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hugs obliges.
A short right from Hugs.
Nice body punch from Hugs.
Knees to the body from Hugs.
Man jumps guard but Hugs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hugs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugs just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Hugs lands with a left to the head.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands a nice uppercut.
Hugs lands with a short shot to the head.
Hugs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hugs stalks Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Man's face. Man staggers backwards, shaken.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.
Hugs clinches up against the cage.
Hugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hugs scores with a knee to the head.
Hugs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Hugs.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.
Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Man looks winded!
Hugs tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Hugs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IC&E Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nice strikes from Man there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man stops Hugs from getting back to his feet.
Man is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hugs is working away.
Man prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Man working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hugs gets back to full guard.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Man wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.
Hugs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Man shoots for a takedown but Hugs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugs throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hugs.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hugs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hugs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hugs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hugs after a bit of a struggle.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hugs duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fails with the takedown
and Hugs counters with a straight right hand.
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man can't get the takedown.
Hugs lands a knee to the body.
Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hugs but Hugs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hugs scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hugs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Hugs throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Man goes for a double leg but Hugs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hugs continues to drive forward.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hugs but Hugs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hugs pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugs.
Hugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hugs obliges.
Hugs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hugs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hugs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hugs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hugs to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hugs lands a body punch.
Hugs works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hugs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Man can't fight it off and eventually Hugs manages to take the fight to the floor. Man looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hugs trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Hugs stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hugs distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man pulls Hugs in close to his closed guard and prevents Hugs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Hugs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hugs preventing the sweep.
Hugs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hugs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Hugs. Hugs maintains the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hugs smiles and moves away.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Hugs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hugs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hugs works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hugs landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sub Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man punching from the bottom.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Hugs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hugs wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man is trying to control but Hugs passes into side control!
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hugs.
Man tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hugs connects with a decent elbow.
Man tries to buck Hugs off but Hugs is having none of it.
Lodzov Hugs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Lodzov Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hugs wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Hugs tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Man holds on to Hugs's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working away.
Hugs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hugs wants to stand but Man is controlling his arm.
Hugs working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Hugs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hugs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hugs. That's going to slow Man down.
A right-left combo lands from Hugs.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Hugs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Hugs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hugs stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hugs connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Hugs has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hugs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugs gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man shoots for a takedown but Hugs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man fails with the takedown.
Hugs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hugs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Sub Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Hugs.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hugs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lodzov Hugs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hugs 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 Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lodzov Hugs!
Lodzov Hugs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finn Calvero (ranked 3741 p4p, 392 weight class) and Adam Zalewski (ranked 4264 p4p, 437 weight class). Calvero comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Gnome. Finn Calvero has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finn Calvero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Zalewski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvero throws a hook to the side of Zalewski's head but Zalewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calvero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calvero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zalewski darts in trying to clinch
and Calvero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zalewski forces Calvero back against the cage and clinches.
Calvero prevents a body shot from Zalewski.
Calvero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Neon's Night Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zalewski pushes Calvero up against the cage in a clinch.
Calvero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Calvero - just one landing.
Calvero misses with a body shot.
Calvero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zalewski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Calvero as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalewski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Calvero misses.
Zalewski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zalewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calvero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zalewski has closed the distance and engaged Calvero in a clinch.
Zalewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calvero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zalewski closes the distance and pushes Calvero back into the cage.
Calvero breaks the clinch.
Calvero throws a good cross that connects.
Zalewski defending well as Calvero loads up on a big left hand.
Zalewski takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvero is trying to break the clinch but Zalewski has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski taking a breather.
Calvero has Zalewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zalewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calvero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Calvero.
Calvero misses with a looping left.
Zalewski darts in and clinches Calvero up against the cage.
Calvero breaks the clinch.
Calvero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalewski.
Nice defenses there by Zalewski.
A big left from Calvero misses.
Zalewski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zalewski blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Calvero. Those never looked like landing.
Calvero is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Calvero misses with a straight left.
Zalewski tries to clinch but Calvero is having none of it.
Zalewski moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calvero breaks from the clinch.
Zalewski tries to clinch up but Calvero circles away and keeps his distance.
Zalewski slips under a jab.
Calvero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zalewski swinging wildly here.
Zalewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Calvero scores with a jab to the body.
Calvero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calvero lands a nice shot that snaps Zalewski's head back.
No joy there for Calvero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calvero throws a body shot but no joy.
Zalewski looks to land a combination but Calvero avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski wants to clinch.
Calvero misses with a hook
and Zalewski counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zalewski tries to move into range but Calvero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zalewski swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Zalewski.
Zalewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zalewski moves in looking to clinch but Calvero pushes him off.
Calvero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zalewski moves away.
Zalewski moves away from the strike by Calvero.
Zalewski throws a counter combo.
Zalewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Calvero counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Calvero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Calvero 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.
Zalewski misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Calvero misses the target.
Calvero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalewski can do to turn this around?
Zalewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calvero to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Zalewski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zalewski staying out of range there.
Calvero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zalewski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calvero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calvero breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Calvero misses its intended target.
Calvero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zalewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calvero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvero connects with a jab.
Calvero throws out a powerful jab.
Zalewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calvero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calvero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zalewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calvero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalewski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zalewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calvero breaks the clinch.
Zalewski throws a right and a left that Calvero avoids nicely.
Calvero misses with a looping left.
Zalewski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calvero with a body shot.
Zalewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zalewski blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Calvero finds it's target.
Zalewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calvero throws out the jab.
Calvero throws a jab but it's blocked by Zalewski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zalewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zalewski moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvero throws a one two combo.
Zalewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalewski.
Finn Calvero is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Calvero - just one landing.
Zalewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zalewski is rocked!
Zalewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calvero.
It seemed like Zalewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zalewski has managed to clinch.
Calvero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zalewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calvero.
Zalewski darts in trying to clinch
and Calvero counters with a stiff right hand.
Calvero looks to score with a jab to the body but Zalewski is just out of range.
Zalewski is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calvero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalewski slips a jab from Calvero.
Zalewski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calvero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zalewski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zalewski clinches up with Calvero and pushes him back against the cage.
Calvero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zalewski's efforts to push away.
Calvero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Calvero misses its intended target.
Zalewski has managed to clinch.
Zalewski misses with a punch to the body.
Zalewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calvero is defending well for now.
Zalewski looking to stall.
Calvero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalewski tries to clinch
and Calvero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zalewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calvero keeps the fight on the outside.
Zalewski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zalewski slips under a jab from Calvero.
Zalewski moves out of range as Calvero strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Calvero finds it's target.
Zalewski tries to clinch but Calvero moves out of range.
Zalewski slips under a jab.
Calvero cracks Zalewski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zalewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calvero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calvero scores with a jab.
Calvero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Calvero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zalewski needs to keep his hands up - Calvero had a free shot at his head there.
Zalewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Calvero finish him?
Calvero lands a right hook to the body.
Calvero punishes Zalewski's body with a nice straight punch.
Zalewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calvero cracks Zalewski with a hook to the temple - Zalewski is on wobbly legs here! Calvero swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zalewski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Calvero wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Finn Calvero!
Finn Calvero made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Grill (ranked 2152 p4p, 279 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 2606 p4p, 331 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Grill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Grill. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Grill. Beautiful body shot.
Grill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Resende sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resende tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Resende.
A little feinted left hand from Grill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Resende looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Resende wants to clinch but Grill slips to the side
and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Resende.
Resende doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Resende takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Resende doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner Resende seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resende will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill throws a hook but Resende blocks it.
Grill lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Grill's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grill moves out of range of the body kick.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Resende takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Resende throws a head kick that misses.
Resende looks to clinch
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Resende with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grill counters with a straight right hand.
Resende is rocked!
Bob Grill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Resende.
Resende tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Resende is still on wobbly legs! Can Grill finish him?
Resende misses with the body kick
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grill thuds his right hand into Resende's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Resende closes the distance but Grill moves to the side
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill throws an overhand right that lands on Resende's shoulder, as Resende tries to avoid the shot.
Resende seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grill throws a shot to the body.
Resende gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grill cracks Resende with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grill has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Resende to stand back up!
Resende shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grill sprawls well. Grill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Resende gets slowly back to his feet.
Resende misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Resende takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Resende moves in looking to clinch but Grill pushes him off.
Grill cracks Resende with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grill has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Resende to stand back up!
Grill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grill counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Resende out cold! What a finish! Grill is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Grill!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Souza (ranked 3727 p4p, 402 weight class) and Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 2372 p4p, 264 weight class). Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza 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.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Souza.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Souza.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirigushi is holding on to half guard well.
Hirigushi is looking to escape.
Souza works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi is pushing Souza's head away, looking to escape. Souza manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hirigushi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hirigushi wants to control but Souza postures up.
Hirigushi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Souza take his back! Uh oh - Souza has got a rear naked choke here! Hirigushi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Ritchie Souza took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 1384 p4p, 178 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 2435 p4p, 300 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the body
and Voronin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Voronin jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Voronin.
Wearmouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin jumps guard but Wearmouth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Voronin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voronin's gas tank.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin lands a body shot.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Voronin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voronin's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Voronin pulls guard successfully.
Voronin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wearmouth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wearmouth frees his head nicely. Oh but Voronin has switched to an armbar! Wearmouth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Andriy Voronin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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