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DFN#49 Ronaldo vs Steele PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 24306 p4p, 626 weight class) and Nate Zappa (ranked 3943 p4p, 397 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucifer Morningstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate Zappa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa instigates a clinch.
Zappa goes for a takedown attempt but Morningstar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappa shoots in but Morningstar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zappa shoots in and drives through. Morningstar sprawls well.
Morningstar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lucifer Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Zappa.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zappa throwing shots but Morningstar is blocking nicely.
Zappa decides to stand and escape the position.
Zappa tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morningstar throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zappa.
Morningstar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zappa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morningstar!
Zappa unloading with bombs!
Zappa is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Morningstar is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Morningstar flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Zappa anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Morningstar and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Zappa slips an arm under Morningstar chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Zappa has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Zappa is squeezing on Morningstar like an anaconda would it's prey. Morningstar fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Zappa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Von Ricther (ranked 8080 p4p, 233 weight class) and Jake Sekany (ranked 2511 p4p, 105 weight class). Sekany is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John Fogerty-Centerfield. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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287 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Von Ricther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Sekany!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekany is looking to chop away at Von Ricther's legs.
Von Ricther dips to his left and cracks Sekany with an uppercut!
Sekany is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ricther sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ricther.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Ricther.
Von Ricther gets tackled into the cage by Sekany. Sekany maintains the clinch.
Sekany fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Ricther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ricther closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Sekany. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sekany takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sekany looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ricther connects with a single shot there.
Von Ricther uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sekany is rocked!
Von Ricther lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sekany is looking to close the distance but Von Ricther sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sekany crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sekany is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lars Von Ricther!
A very excited looking Lars Von Ricther made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jake Sekany spoke after the fight, saying 'Complete bullshit I could throw a ball at every judge, complete idiots. My opponent got lucky and I will be back. I never quit, I am like herpes, I go away but I just comeback stronger...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shintaro Nomo (ranked 2666 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ray Bundles (ranked 1813 p4p, 217 weight class). Bundles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Tricky by Run DMC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Nomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomo misses with a leg kick
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nomo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bundles.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles catches Nomo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nomo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bundles scrambles back to his feet.
Bundles connects with a looping right hand.
Nomo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundles. Nomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nomo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomo.
Nomo moves forwards but Bundles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Nomo misses with an uppercut. Bundles saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nomo is defended easily by Bundles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bundles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Nomo. Beautiful body shot.
Bundles throws a shot to the body.
Bundles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nomo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
Ray Bundles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundles misses with a body shot
letting Nomo counter with a right hand.
Bundles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nomo. That did some damage!
Bundles looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomo is just out of range.
Nomo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Nomo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nomo.
Bundles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles walks into a stiff left hand from Nomo.
Nomo blocks a head kick by Bundles.
Nomo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundles.
Nomo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bundles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nomo chips away with some ground and pound.
Nomo wants to pass the guard but Bundles is keeping the position.
Nomo postures up.
Bundles working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nomo has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is looking to advance position but Bundles won't allow it.
Nomo uses his free foot to push down on Bundles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bundles.
Bundles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bundles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bundles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomo is trying to keep Bundles in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundles is aware though and is defending well.
Nomo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nomo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nomo's guard.
Bundles trying to mount his opponent but Nomo defends it.
Nomo looking for submissions off his back.
Nomo keeping hold of Bundles's head, controlling as best he can.
Bundles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles 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.
Nomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nomo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nomo misses the jab.
Bundles walks into a left hand.
Bundles throws a hook but Nomo avoids it easily.
Nomo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nomo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundles's calf.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nomo on the side of the head.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Nomo moves away and avoids it.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles misses the jab.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Nomo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ray Bundles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomo throws out a loose jab but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bundles thuds a left hand into Nomo's body.
Nomo misses with an uppercut. Bundles saw that one coming.
Bundles throws a jab when Nomo was well out of range.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomo fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundles! But no joy.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nomo staying out of range there.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Nomo shoots for a takedown but Bundles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nomo throws a right hand that misses
letting Bundles counter with a right hand.
Nomo defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Nomo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bundles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Nomo's shoulder, as Nomo tries to avoid the shot.
Nomo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundles.
Nomo avoids the body shot from Bundles.
Bundles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nomo.
Nomo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundles tries to avoid it but Nomo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundles to the ground. Bundles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nomo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bundles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nomo.
Nomo slips a jab from Bundles.
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bundles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nomo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nomo throws a hook but Bundles avoids it easily.
Nomo looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundles.
Nomo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bundles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nomo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nomo throws a jab when Bundles was well out of range.
Bundles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bundles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Nomo.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Nomo saw that one coming.
Bundles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nomo is out of range and Bundles settles back down.
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Bundles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Nomo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundles throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles misses with a hook to the body
and Nomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles connects with a single shot there.
Nomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Nomo ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Bundles lands an overhand right.
Bundles lands with a nice body kick.
Nomo moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Nomo throwing a counter right hand but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Bundles misses with a hook. Nomo ducked under it nicely.
Nomo misses with a takedown attempt - Bundles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nomo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nomo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Nice defenses there by Bundles.
Bundles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nomo on the side of the head.
Nomo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nomo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundles is just out of range.
Bundles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nomo throws a leg kick
and Bundles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nomo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bundles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Bundles.
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Nomo misses its target.
Nomo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nomo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomo.
Nomo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bundles to the mat! Bundles manages to get full guard.
Bundles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bundles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nomo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bundles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shintaro Nomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundles pushing down on Nomo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bundles is working away from the top position though.
Nomo is looking for a sweep. Bundles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Bundles there.
Bundles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nomo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nomo wants to get back to full guard.
Nomo is in trouble now - Bundles has advanced to mount!
Bundles punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bundles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bundles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ray Bundles has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Nomo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bundles lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Bundles.
Nomo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bundles unloading with bombs!
Bundles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nomo looks a forlorn figure.
Nomo tries to hold on but Bundles postures up.
Bundles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Bundles scoring with strikes but Nomo is staying in there.
Nomo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shintaro Nomo's cut is getting worse.
Bundles breaks from Nomo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bundles landing punches.
Nomo is rocked!
Shintaro Nomo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bundles raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Nomo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Shintaro Nomo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shintaro Nomo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Bundles!
Ray Bundles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Murphy (ranked 2731 p4p, 293 weight class) and Orion Soulburn (ranked 1409 p4p, 172 weight class). Shane Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orion Soulburn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Soulburn.
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Soulburn scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Soulburn as he connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Soulburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soulburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Soulburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soulburn counters with a flying knee that drops Murphy!
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soulburn is controlling him.
Murphy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soulburn has passed into half guard!
Well, if Soulburn 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.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soulburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soulburn prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control here.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Soulburn is controlling him
Soulburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soulburn stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soulburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soulburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soulburn moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Soulburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soulburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soulburn lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Soulburn throws a nice head kick!
Soulburn drops Murphy with a right and a left! Soulburn comes rushing in but Murphy regains his composure and manages to keep Soulburn in guard.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shane Murphy's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soulburn advances to half guard.
Soulburn trying to control the pace.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Soulburn has passed into side control.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lull in the action here as Soulburn stalls from top position.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soulburn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soulburn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soulburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Soulburn moves into full mount!
Soulburn prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Soulburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy tries for a takedown but Soulburn circles away easily
and Soulburn counters by clinching up.
Soulburn breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Soulburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Soulburn stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soulburn lands a two punch combo.
Soulburn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy is controlling Soulburn's trapped leg to prevent Soulburn from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soulburn prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Well, if Soulburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to hold on to Soulburn's head to control him but Soulburn postures up.
Soulburn stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Soulburn. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soulburn stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Shane Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soulburn lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soulburn lands a big right hook! Murphy looks hurt but is still standing! Soulburn lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Murphy falls down and Soulburn dives in with a huge hammer fist! Murphy's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Soulburn runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Orion Soulburn!
A very excited looking Orion Soulburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 5065 p4p, 474 weight class) and Franky Stanky (ranked 1251 p4p, 161 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Stanky!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanky rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Stanky lands a shot to the body.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tries to break free but Stanky pushes him back against the cage.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Miller tries to break free but Stanky pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
Miller wants to break free but Stanky has control.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Stanky keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stanky.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling the position.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller blocking some punches.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Stanky has the dominant position.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Stanky keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to break free but Stanky has control.
Stanky can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Stanky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Stanky has the dominant position.
Stanky pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Stanky prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stanky.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Stanky pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Stanky.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Stanky.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Stanky tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller pushes Stanky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a body punch.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky misses with a punch to the body.
Stanky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanky working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanky has double underhooks.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is trying to break free.
Stanky pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Miller wants to break free but Stanky has control.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanky misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Stanky on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Stanky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right from Stanky.
Stanky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Stanky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanky has double underhooks.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller wants to break free but Stanky has control.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
Stanky struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanky is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stanky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Stanky has the dominant position.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanky keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanky scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanky cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
Miller wants to break free but Stanky has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Stanky can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
Miller is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanky.
Stanky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanky is working Miller over against the cage.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanky has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Stanky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stanky drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Stanky drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stanky.
Franky Stanky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocks a body shot from Stanky.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Stanky scores with a hook to the body.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanky has double underhooks.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A shot in the inside from Stanky.
Stanky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Stanky scores with a hook to the body.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A short right from Stanky on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stanky.
Jason Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Stanky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Stanky gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Stanky - that landed with a thud.
Stanky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Stanky has him pinned against the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Stanky keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanky has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Stanky has him pressed against the cage.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Stanky tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Stanky has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to push Stanky away but Stanky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanky keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Stanky pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to break free but Stanky pushes him back against the cage.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
Franky Stanky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanky lands with a left to the head.
Stanky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller prevents a body shot from Stanky.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Stanky keeps him there for the moment.
Miller blocking some punches.
Stanky lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Stanky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 612 p4p, 80 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 2145 p4p, 237 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with In Scarlet Storm blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall lands a head shot.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Hageman moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react.
Hageman slips under a jab.
Hageman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hageman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hageman's head.
Hageman looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hageman wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.
Dall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard.
Hageman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well.
Hageman is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hageman is trying to control but can't.
Dall is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hageman looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands with a straight right. Hageman didn't see that one coming.
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hageman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Hageman's guard.
Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hageman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hageman wants to control but Dall postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well.
Dall taking a break here but Hageman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Dall 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.
Dall 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Dall.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking to chop away at Hageman's legs.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?
Dall feints and then cracks Hageman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hageman down.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Hageman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hageman tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hageman.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall misses the body punch
and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hageman is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Hageman circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hageman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman isn't going anywhere.
Dall trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Dall seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hageman is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Synyx Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Synyx Dall 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Borodin (ranked 2165 p4p, 95 weight class) and Archie Trew (ranked 1159 p4p, 53 weight class). Trew has chosen Fuck You - Lily Allen as his entrance music. Aleksey Borodin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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338 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Archie Trew!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Trew.
Borodin misses with a hook
and Trew counters with a low kick, right behind Borodin 's knee.
Borodin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Borodin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Trew counter with a right hand.
Trew clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trew.
Trew's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trew's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Borodin blocks an elbow strike.
Trew creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trew tries to land a knee to the head but Borodin blocks with his arms.
Trew manages to break the clinch.
Borodin looks to land a right hand but Trew moved out of range.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trew rushes Borodin and presses him up against the cage.
Borodin trying to control the position but instead, Trew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borodin into the cage.
Trew throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borodin is leaning against Trew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Borodin.
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Borodin works on Trew's body with a couple of short punches.
Borodin blocks the elbow strike.
Trew using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
Trew manages to break the clinch.
Borodin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borodin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trew dips to his left and cracks Borodin with an uppercut!
Trew pushes Borodin up against the cage in a clinch.
Trew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borodin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trew manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borodin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Trew misses its intended target.
Trew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trew slips under a jab from Borodin.
Trew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borodin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodin.
A little jabbing left from Trew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borodin throws a body shot but no joy.
Borodin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trew throws out a counter right but Borodin avoids it with no problem.
Trew moves in looking to clinch but Borodin pushes him off.
Borodin misses with a straight left.
Trew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borodin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin misses with a hook
enabling Trew to counter with a crisp jab.
Borodin misses with a left hand
and Trew counters with a right hand to the body.
Trew tries to clinch up but Borodin circles away and keeps his distance.
Trew clinches up with Borodin and pushes him back against the cage.
Trew blocking some punches.
Trew has a couple of punches blocked by Borodin.
Nice elbow from Trew.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Trew lands a vicious elbow to the side of Borodin's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Trew tries to finish him with strikes but Borodin still seems able to defend himself so Trew steps back and lets Borodin get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Borodin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trew moves into the clinch successfully.
Trew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borodin blocks it with crossed arms.
Trew drops Borodin with a big knee straight up the middle! Borodin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Borodin is rocked!
Jeez, Aleksey Borodin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Borodin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Trew doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Borodin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Borodin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Trew!
Archie Trew took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin BK (ranked 291 p4p, 29 weight class) and Bonesaw McGraw (ranked 2440 p4p, 222 weight class). Benjamin BK 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonesaw McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGraw tries to land a front kick but BK steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BK takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
BK misses with a looping right.
BK takes a swing at McGraw's ribcage but misses.
BK 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.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraw was well out of range. Poor timing from BK.
McGraw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGraw misses with a double jab.
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraw manages to avoid it.
BK throws a hook but McGraw blocks it.
McGraw shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BK gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BK takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGraw. Those never looked like landing.
McGraw throws a hook but BK avoids it easily.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
BK appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGraw gets caught flat footed, as BK shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGraw's head.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGraw controlling BK's posture.
BK throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from BK'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.
McGraw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK.
BK got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGraw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BK has managed to get both his arms back between McGraw's legs - danger averted.
McGraw pulls BK in close to prevent any damage.
McGraw working a defensive guard here.
BK preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BK postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BK postures up in McGraw's guard and throws a big left but McGraw blocks it.
BK throwing strikes from guard but McGraw blocks nicely.
McGraw wants to sweep here but BK controlling him for the moment.
McGraw trying to control the position here.
McGraw is looking to stand back up but BK counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGraw.
BK prevents McGraw from improving his position.
McGraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGraw wants to control but BK is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BK throwing shots but McGraw is blocking nicely.
McGraw trying to control but BK postures up.
BK is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGraw defending well though.
McGraw is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. BK connects with a nice short shot to McGraw's temple.
It looks like Bonesaw McGraw has been cut.
McGraw tries to get to full guard but BK has control of the leg.
BK landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BK winds up and cracks McGraw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bonesaw McGraw's cut even more.
McGraw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of BK's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take BK's back!
BK turns into McGraw and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BK trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The cut above Bonesaw McGraw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BK trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
McGraw trying to control the position here.
McGraw looking to hit a scissor sweep but BK is one step ahead there.
BK landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
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.
McGraw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bonesaw McGraw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bonesaw McGraw had this to say: 'Bonesaw bows down to no man. It's clear you had the ref in your pocket. Ain't no way Bonesaw is going out like that. Next time you are going down like Bjorn's mom.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 575 p4p, 16 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 1408 p4p, 54 weight class). Yaniv Schulmann 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Schulmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schulmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Schulmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Schulmann's belly button to the back.
Schulmann looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schulmann manages to circle out of the way.
Schulmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schulmann is defending well for now.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schulmann avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson keeps control of Schulmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schulmann blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Schulmann is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Schulmann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pearson is working Schulmann over against the cage.
Schulmann looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Schulmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann manages to break the clinch.
Pearson lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schulmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Schulmann misses.
Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schulmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schulmann moves into the clinch.
Schulmann can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Schulmann is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Schulmann into the cage.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson pushes Schulmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schulmann managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Schulmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Schulmann.
Schulmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schulmann is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Schulmann avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Schulmann 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schulmann misses with a body punch.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
I was talking to Pearson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Pearson lands a nice elbow.
Pearson lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pearson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schulmann manages to break the clinch.
Schulmann throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Schulmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Schulmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Schulmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schulmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Schulmann gets control of Pearson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schulmann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schulmann is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.
Schulmann trying to keep a closed guard but Pearson is proving a slippery customer.
Pearson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schulmann scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pearson cracks Schulmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schulmann moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
Pearson is looking to wear down Schulmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Schulmann.
A cross from Pearson lands.
Schulmann throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearson duly obliges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pearson - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Pearson.
Schulmann takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Schulmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut.
Schulmann keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schulmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Schulmann saw that one coming.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Schulmann misses
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson scores with a head kick.
Schulmann is rocked!
Crunch! Pearson slams his shin into Schulmann's torso.
Schulmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson lands with a kick to the temple. Schulmann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schulmann.
Pearson feints and then cracks Schulmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schulmann down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulmann manages to avoid it.
Schulmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Pearson is wise to it.
Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson cracks Schulmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schulmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
Schulmann is breathing heavily.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Schulmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pearson.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearson feints with a jab and clips Schulmann right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Schulmann is sent crashing into the canvas and Pearson leaps in for the kill! Schulmann tries to get to his feet but Pearson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Schulmann is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pearson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 938 p4p, 46 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 515 p4p, 23 weight class). Jerome Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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279 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ronaldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Ronaldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Ronaldo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Steel moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Steel looking to control.
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Ronaldo postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Ronaldo pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Ronaldo working the head and body with strikes.
Ronaldo working Steel over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Ronaldo seems content to control.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ronaldo.
Well, if Ronaldo 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.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Ronaldo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ronaldo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steel is in a horrible position here. Ronaldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel trying to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Ronaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ronaldo throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronaldo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronaldo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pele Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Steel stands there with Ronaldo around his waist. Ronaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Steel.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ronaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Ronaldo's defenses.
Steel throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Steel.
Ronaldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut from hell and Ronaldo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Steel's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ronaldo is rocked!
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!
Ronaldo working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steel loads up on a big left hand. Ronaldo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Steel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ronaldo can't hide his disappointment, as Steel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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