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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Poffo (ranked 4921 p4p, 405 weight class) and Jeff Miller (ranked 22634 p4p, 577 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poffo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Genius. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanny Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poffo is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poffo is concentrating on defense, preventing Miller from advancing position.
Poffo is trying to control but can't.
Miller prevents Poffo from improving his position.
Poffo is trying to control but can't.
Poffo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poffo is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Poffo is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Poffo wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Poffo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Poffo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Poffo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miller jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Poffo is not content to let Miller control the position.
Poffo tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller tries for a kimura but Poffo is defending well.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets to mount! Poffo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Miller controlling from the full mount.
Poffo working to try and regain half guard.
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poffo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poffo wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poffo is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poffo wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poffo tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller controlling from mount.
Miller is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Poffo is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Poffo flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Miller anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Poffo and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Miller slips an arm under Poffo chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Miller has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Miller is squeezing on Poffo like an anaconda would it's prey. Poffo fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Miller!
Lanny Poffo spoke after the fight, saying 'I've only got one way to go after that one!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 1870 p4p, 281 weight class) and Damien Dawson (ranked 2594 p4p, 367 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lloyd cracks Dawson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dawson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lloyd finish him?
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Lloyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Lloyd catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Lloyd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Lloyd as he connects with a hook.
Lloyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawson 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.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Dawson feints a counter leg kick.
Lloyd lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Lloyd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a left to the body.
Lloyd misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lloyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Lloyd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lloyd's head backwards.
Dawson slips a jab from Lloyd.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lloyd is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lloyd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Lloyd misses.
Dawson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lloyd throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lloyd. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a two punch combo.
Dawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
As Lloyd backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Lloyd manages to avoid it all.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson slips a straight right by Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
That's time! Lloyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lloyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd scores with a shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson lunges at Lloyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lloyd's hand.
Lloyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Lloyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Lloyd looks to clinch
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd is rocked!
Lloyd throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oh Lloyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dawson shuts the power down on Lloyd. Lights out, game over! Dawson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Dawson!
Damien Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Frank Lloyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'RAAWWWWRRRRRRR'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Max (ranked 2789 p4p, 248 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 1213 p4p, 123 weight class). Max comes into the arena with Charlie Don't Surf blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas scores with a nice head shot.
Max moves forwards but Ruas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Max looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas 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.
Ruas checks a low kick from Max.
Decent striking displayed by Max there.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Max.
Max misses the shot to the body.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Max sprawls well.
Max feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Max is looking to slow Ruas down with leg kicks.
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas postures up in Max's guard and throws a big left but Max blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.
Ruas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Max defends it well.
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas is stalling here. Max is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Max has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Max postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Max scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max looking to sit in guard and control but Ruas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Max looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Max looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Max!
Ruas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruas trying to control from the bottom.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Max keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Max defends well.
Max stands up over Ruas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas'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.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Max takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Max throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruas.
Max misses with a head kick.
Ruas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Max misses the shot to the body.
Blaze Max is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Ruas coming out on top.
Max looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Max was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Max throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Ruas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Max throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruas cracks Max with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruas looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Max throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Max on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Max napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruas prevents Max from escaping the position.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs.
Ruas tries for a kimura but Max is defending well.
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Max has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with the ground and pound.
Ruas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Max!
Ruas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Max has his hands clasped together but Ruas breaks the hold and Max is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ruas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
The defeated Blaze Max had this to say: 'Not a G'day mate...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tayyab Gaines (ranked 6838 p4p, 221 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 3433 p4p, 81 weight class). Gaines comes to the cage accompanied by Juicy. Tayyab Gaines has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tayyab Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Gaines swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gaines lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Corey Parker has been cut.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parker pushes Gaines up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker is working Gaines over against the cage.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker tries to work over Gaines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaines has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Gaines fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker gets through Gaines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Tayyab Gaines has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines lands a right hand.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
Parker lands a left hand.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines prevents a body shot from Parker.
Gaines tries to pull guard but Parker holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaines drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker gets through Gaines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries a body shot but Gaines blocks it.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaines blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines fails to pull guard.
Gaines misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker has picked Gaines up - he's going for a ride! Parker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tayyab Gaines's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tayyab Gaines's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Parker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Tessin Ii (ranked 3758 p4p, 86 weight class) and Jared Savea (ranked 3344 p4p, 132 weight class). Jared Savea 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Tessin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Savea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea loads up on a big right hand but Tessin Ii slips the punch.
Tessin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savea to score with a decent uppercut.
Tessin Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessin Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessin Ii.
Savea cracks Tessin Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savea misses with an uppercut.
Savea misses with a looping right.
Tessin Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savea manages to circle out of the way.
Savea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tessin Ii looks to throw the jab but Savea is out of range.
Savea scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Tessin Ii misses its intended target.
Savea scores with a jab to the body.
Tessin Ii moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessin Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessin Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tessin Ii is rocked!
It looks like Randy Tessin Ii has been cut.
Savea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Tessin Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Savea.
Tessin Ii is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Savea.
Savea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tessin Ii with a big uppercut! Tessin Ii tries to clinch up but Savea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tessin Ii to the mat! Tessin Ii covers up and Savea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jared Savea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Tessin I (ranked 3733 p4p, 85 weight class) and Chang Yung (ranked 3432 p4p, 80 weight class). Chang Yung will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Tessin I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Yung!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tessin I. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tessin I takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Tessin I throws a predictable looking body shot
so Yung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tessin I might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tessin I is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yung defends well.
Yung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yung scoring with some ground and pound.
Tessin I is looking for a triangle but Yung pushes his legs off easily.
Tessin I is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yung defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin I is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tessin I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yung chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yung stands up over Tessin I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yung landing some decent shots from guard.
Yung throws a big right hand that misses.
Yung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yung works over Tessin I with some ground and pound from guard.
Yung passes into half guard.
Yung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tessin I knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yung on the ground.
Tessin I looking for submissions off his back.
Tessin I has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yung escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yung!
Tessin I is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung lands some shots froms side control.
Tessin I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung grinds an elbow into Tessin I's temple.
Tessin I is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Yung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tessin I manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yung's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Yung there.
Tessin I actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Yung connects with a nice short shot to Tessin I's temple.
Tessin I actively working from the bottom here.
Yung is nestled in close to Tessin I, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yung is keen to just control but Tessin I is a slippery customer.
Tessin I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tessin I actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin I on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Yung.
Yung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tessin I looking for subs from the bottom but Yung mounts him!
Yung postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tessin I looks a forlorn figure.
Yung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tessin I tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin I tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yung punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tessin I really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yung breaks from Tessin I's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Yung.
Tessin I really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Yung.
We've been informed that Yung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tessin I is bucking up trying to escape but Yung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tessin I is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Yung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tessin I looking to score a takedown here. Yung is defending well but Tessin I drives through and ends up in Yung's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tessin I throws a strike but Yung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chang Yung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tessin I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yung is aware though and is defending well.
Yung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tessin I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tessin I throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yung escapes and throws Tessin I's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung is putting a hurting on Tessin I here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yung tries to stand but Tessin I is controlling his head.
Tessin I is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tessin I on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tessin I tries to buck Yung off but Yung is having none of it.
Yung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tessin I looks to move to half guard but instead Yung has passed into mount! Damn!
Tessin I is looking to improve his position but Yung isn't that keen on the idea.
Tessin I slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yung is looking to take a break and control but Tessin I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessin I actively working from the bottom here.
Tessin I on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tessin I is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yung pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Yung there.
Tessin I has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tessin I has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tessin I has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tessin I looking for submissions off his back.
Yung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tessin I has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tessin I tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yung has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tessin I keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yung looking to finish Tessin I with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tessin I!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin I is bucking up trying to escape but Yung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Tessin I is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessin I is looking to get to half guard.
Tessin I is working hard here to advance position.
Tessin I seems to have got his legs back now.
Yung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tessin I's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tessin I takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Yung's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chang Yung!
A relieved looking Chang Yung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1339 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ben The Hound (ranked 3370 p4p, 301 weight class). Ben The Hound will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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235 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Hound keeps it at a distance.
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Hound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on The Hound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Hound, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hound is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound is looking to reverse the position.
The Hound wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hound has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo working the ground and pound.
The Hound is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of The Hound's head but The Hound avoids it well.
Araujo grinds an elbow into The Hound's temple.
It looks like Ben The Hound has been cut.
The Hound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Hound tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo works his way to his opponent's back.
The Hound is in bad spot here.
The Hound is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Araujo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hound trying to get back to his feet but Araujo is in full control for now.
Araujo looking for the RNC.
The Hound is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Araujo gets his way!
Araujo is cranking The Hound's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The Hound! He's tightened the choke and The Hound is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Araujo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1565 p4p, 179 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 1100 p4p, 129 weight class). Salvatore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donde regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore landing with the ground and pound.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salvatore controlling from the top position.
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salvatore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvatore controls the pace.
Donde can't keep his opponent in guard - Salvatore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore passes into half guard.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
Donde gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into half guard.
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salvatore, into his guard.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donde drives through and clinches with Salvatore against the cage.
Donde is trying to drag Salvatore to the mat but Salvatore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Donde gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donde seems to be working for a kimura but Salvatore defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donde fails to advance to Salvatore's back.
Donde goes for an armbar but Salvatore turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salvatore.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
Donde tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore working the head and body with strikes.
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donde is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Donde is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Donde wants to advance to full mount but Salvatore doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde is still trying to improve position.
Donde has gone for a leg lock! Salvatore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donde's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donde has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore prevents Donde from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde taking some punishment here, with Salvatore in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Salvatore leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde forces his way into half guard.
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde passes the guard and advances to mount!
Donde swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Donde's guard. A big mistake from Donde there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salvatore is working Donde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Salvatore stands up and waves to Donde to follow him.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donde's head backwards.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Donde slips the punch.
Donde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvatore swivels and escapes.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.
Salvatore gets the takedown into side control.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donde to his feet.
Salvatore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Enzo Salvatore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donde has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Donde steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
A relieved looking Raymond Donde thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Butler (ranked 322 p4p, 33 weight class) and Jon Umber (ranked 1196 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Butler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber throws out a loose jab but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butler rushes Umber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umber scores with a hook to the body.
Butler tries for a takedown but Umber manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Umber.
Umber misses with the head strike.
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Umber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Umber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Umber gets underhooks to prevent Butler's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Umber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler goes for a takedown attempt but Umber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Umber connects with a jab.
It looks like Jake Butler has been cut.
Umber throws a head kick that misses.
Umber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umber lands a nice shot that snaps Butler's head back.
Jake Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Butler'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.
Butler is trying to control. Umber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umber gets full guard.
Umber trying to control the position here.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Umber trying to control the position.
Umber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umber's head.
Butler postures up in Umber's guard and throws a big left but Umber blocks it.
Butler won't allow Umber to sweep him here.
Butler won't allow Umber to get back to his feet.
Umber pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage.
Umber wants to stand and escape but Butler is having none of it.
Butler throws a big right hand that misses.
Umber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butler won't allow Umber to get back to his feet.
Butler connects with a couple of short punches.
Butler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umber is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umber has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Butler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umber.
Umber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umber misses with the head strike.
Umber lands a right hand.
Butler is working for takedown but Umber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butler is looking for a takedown.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butler wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umber breaks from the clinch.
Umber misses with a low kick.
Umber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butler.
Umber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler blocks a low kick nicely.
Butler feinted with a counter takedown.
Umber misses with a two punch combination.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Butler clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Umber.
Butler wants a takedown.
A short left from Umber.
Umber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umber lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Umber.
Butler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Umber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
Butler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Umber counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Umber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Butler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Umber lands a left and a right that send Butler crashing to the mat, dazed. Umber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Butler tries for a takedown but Umber circles away easily
and Umber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butler is rocked!
Umber looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Umber. That snapped Butler's head back.
Oh Butler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umber leaves Butler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butler seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butler finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Umber's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Butler falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Umber!
Jon Umber is the new heavyweight champion!
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