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RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Omega (ranked 8297 p4p, 634 weight class) and Gavin Dice Em (ranked 23815 p4p, 640 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Dice Em !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega wants to slow Dice Em down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em is having none of it.
Omega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Omega wants to clinch.
Dice Em is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dice Em closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gavin Dice Em has been cut.
Omega tries to land knees in the clinch but Dice Em avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice Em pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em moves out of range.
Chris Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dice Em scores with a nice body kick.
Dice Em shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Omega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dice Em is working away from the top position though.
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.
Omega desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Omega is refusing to be controlled, as Dice Em sits in half guard.
Omega tries to roll over but Dice Em keeps him under control.
Omega keeping control of the position.
Omega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Omega is pressing down on Dice Em 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Dice Em 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.
Omega is pulling down on Dice Em 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dice Em , at least for the moment.
Dice Em scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dice Em in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omega is on top in guard.
Omega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Omega continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em has his foot on Omega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omega works his way back into a safe position though.
Dice Em isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omega stacks Dice Em on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omega!
Dice Em trying to remain calm as Omega controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dice Em can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Dice Em 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Omega trying to control the action but Dice Em is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega 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 Dice Em 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Omega trying to control the action but Dice Em is working from the bottom.
Omega works to advance to full mount. Dice Em defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dice Em is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Dice Em really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega wants to take his opponent's back but Dice Em doesn't allow it.
Dice Em can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Dice Em 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dice Em fails with the takedown.
Dice Em circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dice Em keeps the fight on the outside.
Omega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Omega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dice Em takes the fight into the clinch.
Dice Em changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Dice Em shoots in.
Omega looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chris Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Dice Em .
Omega rushes Dice Em and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dice Em avoids it.
Dice Em avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.
Dice Em gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Omega is adopting a defensive guard.
Omega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dice Em keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dice Em wants to stand and escape but Omega is having none of it.
Omega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dice Em is keeping the position for now.
Dice Em is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega trying to control but Dice Em is working from the bottom.
Dice Em pulls Omega in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega wants to stand but Dice Em is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dice Em trying to control the position.
Omega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dice Em is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dice Em has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Omega is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dice Em throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omega's guard.
Dice Em preventing the sweep.
Omega has Dice Em pulled in close to control his posture.
Omega is working an open guard so Dice Em takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Dice Em blocking some punches.
Dice Em has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Omega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Omega stalling.
Omega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dice Em 's face.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dice Em .
Omega trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dice Em fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em moves away
and Dice Em counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dice Em misses with a kick to the body.
Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega tries a body shot but Dice Em blocks it.
Dice Em has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.
Dice Em tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full 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 Chris Omega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gavin Dice Em 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Omega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dice Em moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dice Em will feel that in the morning.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dice Em .
Omega wants to clinch
so Dice Em counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Dice Em passes into half guard.
Dice Em prevents Omega from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice Em thows a huge punch but Omega dodges it nicely.
Omega is controlling Dice Em 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dice Em is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omega sees it coming and defends easily.
Dice Em missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omega is looking to improve his position.
Omega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dice Em pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.
Dice Em trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dice Em works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.
That's two 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.
Dice Em sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dice Em must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dice Em preventing the sweep.
Dice Em landing some decent shots from guard.
Omega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dice Em is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dice Em wants to stand but Omega is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega won't allow Dice Em to sweep him here.
Omega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
Dice Em looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dice Em throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Omega pushes down on Dice Em 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Omega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chris Omega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dice Em is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dice Em is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega misses with a shot to the body
and Dice Em counters with a head kick. That will keep Omega thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dice Em throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Dice Em circles away.
Gavin Dice Em seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega tries to clinch
and Dice Em decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omega's guard.
Gavin Dice Em has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gavin Dice Em .
I think Omega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fransisco Gonzalez (ranked 4657 p4p, 327 weight class) and Nils Wasa (ranked 5018 p4p, 339 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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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fransisco Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Wasa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Wasa is avoiding it.
Wasa is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wasa, which made it look bad.
Wasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wasa counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wasa leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Wasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Wasa also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Wasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Wasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nils Wasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Wasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wasa throws a big counter head kick but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Gonzalez backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Wasa throws a body kick that misses.
Wasa tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasa as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Wasa sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasa misses with the combination.
Wasa connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Wasa stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasa jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Wasa counters with a body kick.
Wasa scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Wasa circles away easily
and Wasa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Wasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Wasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWasa.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez catches Wasa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wasa lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Wasa throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Wasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wasa throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Nils Wasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Nice takedown defense from Wasa. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Wasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasa lands with a cross.
Gonzalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wasa sprawls well initially but Gonzalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is trying to stand back up but Gonzalez is controlling him
Gonzalez stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Wasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wasa. Wasa obviously looking to wear him down.
Wasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Wasa misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Wasa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Wasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Wasa lands a head kick!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Wasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Wasa lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Nils Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wasa 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.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Wasa gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Wasa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Wasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wasa.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Wasa shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wasa sprawls well. Wasa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa lands a jab-cross combination.
Wasa connects with a high kick.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Wasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Wasa thuds his shin into the meat of Gonzalez's side.
Wasa connects with a jab.
Wasa scores with a hook.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wasa circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Wasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Wasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Wasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Wasa slips to the side
letting Wasa counter with a right hand.
Fransisco Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nils Wasa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wasa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wasa.
Gonzalez pushes Wasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wasa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Wasa sprawls well.
As Gonzalez backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wasa is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Wasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasa lands an overhand right.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wasa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Wasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wasa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Wasa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack MaHogOff (ranked 4707 p4p, 528 weight class) and King Yelats (ranked 4889 p4p, 541 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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199 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Yelats!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaHogOff 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.
Yelats tries to buck MaHogOff off but MaHogOff is having none of it.
MaHogOff throws a strike aimed at the side of Yelats's head but Yelats avoids it well.
Yelats gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yelats felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yelats really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MaHogOff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yelats tries to kick MaHogOff off but MaHogOff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MaHogOff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MaHogOff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yelats has managed to free his arm - good work.
MaHogOff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yelats's head.
MaHogOff thows a huge punch but Yelats dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MaHogOff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MaHogOff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yelats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MaHogOff throws a strike but Yelats avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yelats wants to stand up but MaHogOff is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaHogOff working some strikes from top position.
MaHogOff with a nice head shot there.
MaHogOff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaHogOff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MaHogOff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MaHogOff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MaHogOff with a flurry of punches that miss.
MaHogOff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaHogOff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yelats working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff postures up in Yelats's guard and throws a big left but Yelats blocks it.
Yelats avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yelats utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yelats avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MaHogOff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yelats keeping moving, preventing MaHogOff from controlling successfully.
Yelats wants to stand up but MaHogOff is controlling him.
MaHogOff lands a couple of elbows.
MaHogOff throwing strikes from guard but Yelats blocks nicely.
MaHogOff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaHogOff postures up in Yelats's guard and throws a big left but Yelats blocks it.
MaHogOff lands a couple of digs.
MaHogOff throws an elbow that misses. Yelats uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MaHogOff's guard. Nice move by Yelats!
MaHogOff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yelats is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MaHogOff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yelats wants to stand back up but MaHogOff manages to pass into side control.
Yelats is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MaHogOff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like King Yelats has been cut.
MaHogOff working the ground and pound but Yelats is defending the strikes.
An elbow from MaHogOff crashes against the mat.
Yelats is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MaHogOff is controlling him well.
MaHogOff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've been hearing that MaHogOff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MaHogOff misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yelats sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yelats tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MaHogOff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by MaHogOff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
MaHogOff looking to finish Yelats with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yelats!
That has opened up King Yelats's cut even more.
Yelats is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yelats holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as MaHogOff tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
MaHogOff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yelats takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! MaHogOff's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack MaHogOff!
Our winner, Jack MaHogOff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Malone (ranked 3915 p4p, 177 weight class) and Carmine Turturro (ranked 4174 p4p, 189 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Black Skinhead. Turturro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Con Te Partiṛ by Andrea Bocelli. Carmine Turturro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
131 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carmine Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone prevents Turturro from improving position.
Malone wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro controls the position from side control.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turturro trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
My spies in 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malone is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malone!
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turturro fails to move to back control.
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malone wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Malone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turturro wants to take Malone's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Turturro working for a submission but Malone is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turturro.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but Malone defends it well.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro has hold of Malone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Malone regains half guard.
Turturro is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Turturro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone gets caught napping as Turturro dives in and scores a takedown. Malone manages to retain guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Malone's guard.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro is working to tighten his grip on Malone's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Malone has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turturro is really squeezing tight and eventually Malone passes out! Turturro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carmine Turturro!
Carmine Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ragardo (ranked 2814 p4p, 264 weight class) and Jason Imbert (ranked 3693 p4p, 332 weight class). Imbert has chosen Welcome to the jungle-by GUNS N ROSES as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thor Ragardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Imbert's chin.
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24
268 lbs
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285 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Imbert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Imbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragardo backs up against the cage.
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo tries for a takedown but Imbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragardo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Imbert counter with a right hand.
Ragardo fails with the takedown.
Imbert 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.
Ragardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragardo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Ragardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imbert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragardo's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragardo dives in and grabs Imbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imbert pushes down on Ragardo's head and hops out.
Imbert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Imbert throws a right and a left that Ragardo avoids nicely.
Ragardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbert.
Ragardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Imbert counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ragardo! Imbert lets Ragardo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ragardo is rocked!
Thor Ragardo's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragardo is aggressively charging in as Imbert backs up avoiding any damage. Imbert tosses out a jab and Ragardo runs right into it face first! Ragardo is out cold! Imbert dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ragardo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Imbert!
Post fight, Jason Imbert stared into the camera and said 'I'm looking to put on a show every time I fight......who wants to dance bitch?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 946 p4p, 99 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 3367 p4p, 309 weight class). Farina comes to the cage accompanied by Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. 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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22
265 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farina looks to land a left hand but Ruslanov moved out of range nicely.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Ruslanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruslanov misses with a looping left.
Ruslanov 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.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina misses with a left hand
and Ruslanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farina's guard.
Ruslanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruslanov postures up in Farina's guard and throws a big left but Farina blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is pulling down on Ruslanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslanov, at least for the moment.
Farina is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
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.
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruslanov distracts Farina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruslanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruslanov throws a strike but Farina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruslanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farina has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ruslanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farina controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruslanov regains half guard.
Farina slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Farina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruslanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ruslanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruslanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farina seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Farina is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruslanov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Farina will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farina throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruslanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Ruslanov.
Farina lands a nice looking body shot.
Farina misses with a looping left.
Ruslanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov slips a jab from Farina.
Farina scores with a shot to the body.
Farina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina lands a slapping body shot.
Ruslanov is breathing heavily.
and Farina counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ruslanov! He's just covering up as Farina starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
An out of breath Mario Farina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Anderson (ranked 2323 p4p, 302 weight class) and Chief Bear (ranked 3362 p4p, 409 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Toss it Up. Chief Bear is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tupac Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bear!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bear scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Bear shakes it off.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bear is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bear postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson is rocked!
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Anderson covers up, he's hurt! Bear keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bear and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bear can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Bear!
After the big win, Chief Bear made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Woodshins' Ship and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Tupac Anderson had this to say: 'God is great. Mac, Von Kaiser, and Don Flamenco use cheat codes. Suck on this!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 4565 p4p, 390 weight class) and Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 512 p4p, 58 weight class). Franck Kodjia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super SuperHeavyWeight's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kodjia counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kodjia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kodjia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Super SuperHeavyWeight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a shot from downtown. Kodjia moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kodjia misses the target.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a hook. Kodjia ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kodjia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a looping left.
Kodjia is looking to counter punch.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kodjia walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
It looked like Kodjia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
SuperHeavyWeight rushes Kodjia and presses him up against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Kodjia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kodjia blocks a body shot from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia is trying to force a seperation but SuperHeavyWeight has the dominant position.
Kodjia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under a wild hook from Kodjia.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
SuperHeavyWeight just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight digs a good body shot into Kodjia's ribs.
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight misses the shot to the body.
Kodjia throwing a counter right hand but SuperHeavyWeight manages to avoid it.
SuperHeavyWeight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kodjia's head.
Kodjia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and SuperHeavyWeight is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kodjia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SuperHeavyWeight throws out the jab.
A lazy left from SuperHeavyWeight finds it's target.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SuperHeavyWeight.
Kodjia throws a hook but SuperHeavyWeight blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a cross.
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kodjia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kodjia swats away the attempt to clinch by SuperHeavyWeight.
Kodjia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the body
and SuperHeavyWeight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SuperHeavyWeight drops Kodjia with a beautiful combination! Kodjia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - SuperHeavyWeight is looking for the KO!
Kodjia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia leaves his chin hanging out and SuperHeavyWeight seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kodjia crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super SuperHeavyWeight!
Super SuperHeavyWeight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orndorf (ranked 448 p4p, 68 weight class) and Henry Aron (ranked 1183 p4p, 191 weight class). Orndorf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. Aron has chosen USA! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Aron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Henry Aron has been cut.
Orndorf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orndorf misses with a low kick.
Orndorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aron wants to clinch.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and Aron counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Aron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aron working away.
Aron working the ground and pound from side control.
Aron in side control, throwing shots but Orndorf defends.
Orndorf dodges the ground and pound from Aron.
Orndorf struggling a bit here.
Aron in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aron in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aron cracks Orndorf with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron throws a strike aimed at the side of Orndorf's head but Orndorf avoids it well.
Orndorf is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stark Slugger Society that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Orndorf can't do much from the bottom here.
Orndorf holds on to Aron's head and controls the position momentarily.
Aron trying to control the position but Orndorf is working away.
Orndorf struggling a bit here.
Orndorf tries to buck Aron off but Aron is having none of it.
Aron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aron working away.
Orndorf tries to buck Aron off but Aron is having none of it.
Aron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orndorf sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aron in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orndorf is trying to improve his position.
Aron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orndorf is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Aron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orndorf sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Aron crashes against the mat.
Aron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Aron crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron wants to control but Orndorf is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Aron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Orndorf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Aron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Orndorf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orndorf is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Aron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aron landing a few strikes.
Aron sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Orndorf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Orndorf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aron looks up at the clock and then as Orndorf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aron smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Aron.
Aron lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Orndorf down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron working away.
The strikes coming from Aron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Orndorf is trying to get back to half guard.
Orndorf wants to control but Aron postures up.
Orndorf tries to improve position but can't.
Aron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aron working away.
Orndorf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aron working the head and body with strikes.
Aron lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Aron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Aron crashes against the mat.
Orndorf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orndorf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orndorf tries to get out of the position.
Orndorf struggling a bit here.
Aron scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orndorf to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aron working the head with strikes.
Orndorf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orndorf desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aron lands a nice short elbow.
Orndorf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aron lands a couple of elbows.
Orndorf is rocked!
Aron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orndorf's head.
Oh Orndorf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aron landing some decent shots from guard.
Orndorf trying to control the position.
Aron throwing strikes but missing.
Orndorf trying to control the position here.
Orndorf seems to have got his legs back now.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Aron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Aron's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orndorf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Aron tries to counter it with a takedown but Orndorf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aron staying out of range there.
Aron feints the counter takedown.
Orndorf throws out a loose jab but Aron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orndorf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aron circles away quickly and effectively.
Orndorf connects with a nice looking jab.
Orndorf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aron under the eye.
Orndorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aron slips a jab and a cross from Orndorf.
Aron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orndorf misses with a few strikes there.
Aron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orndorf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daniel Orndorf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Orndorf finds it's way through Aron's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf misses with a looping left.
Aron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orndorf jabs Aron right on the nose. Aron blinks but takes it well.
Orndorf misses with a combination
and Aron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aron throws a big right hand that misses.
Aron stands up over Orndorf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aron being controlled here momentarily.
Orndorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aron working some strikes from top position.
Aron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orndorf holds on and takes a little breather.
Aron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron works over Orndorf with some ground and pound from guard.
Orndorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aron is one step ahead there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aron. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orndorf has momentary wrist control but Aron slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aron throws a big elbow that misses.
Orndorf trying to control the position here.
Orndorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orndorf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orndorf 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.
Aron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orndorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orndorf working a defensive guard here.
Aron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aron trying to control but Orndorf is working from the bottom.
Aron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aron wants to control from the top but Orndorf keeps moving.
Orndorf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aron postures up and lands a big shot to Orndorf's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aron trying to control the position from guard on top but Orndorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Aron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orndorf pulls Aron in close to prevent any damage.
Aron postures up in Orndorf's guard and throws a big left but Orndorf blocks it.
Aron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orndorf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aron's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aron is looking for a triangle but Orndorf pushes his legs off easily.
Orndorf stopping the sweep attempt from Aron.
Aron pulls Orndorf in close to prevent any damage.
Orndorf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orndorf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orndorf wants to control from the top but Aron keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Orndorf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Aron's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orndorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orndorf with a nice cross.
Orndorf missing with a left hand there. Aron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aron feints the counter takedown.
Orndorf throws a series of strikes that have Aron backpedaling.
Orndorf throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orndorf.
Orndorf with a nice cross.
Orndorf works over Aron's head and body with a nice combination.
Aron is rocked!
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orndorf throws a sloppy body shot
and Aron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orndorf!
Aron tries to score with some ground and pound. Orndorf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aron tries to score with some ground and pound. Orndorf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orndorf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aron working away.
Aron lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orndorf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orndorf is looking to regain half guard here but Aron keeps moving and retains side control.
Aron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orndorf is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orndorf is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aron connects with a decent elbow.
Orndorf parries the strikes from Aron easily there. Aron is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orndorf to escape.
Orndorf struggling a bit here.
Aron lands a nice forearm strike.
Aron working the ground and pound.
Aron fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Orndorf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf can't do much from the bottom here.
Aron scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Aron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orndorf some visible discomfort.
Orndorf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aron is putting a hurting on Orndorf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Orndorf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aron has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Aron lands a big elbow - Orndorf is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Orndorf is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Aron!
Henry Aron is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Henry Aron, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Daniel Orndorf was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... That could have gone better. I'll get back in the gym and be back, better than ever.'.
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