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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 7053 p4p, 567 weight class) and Jordan Scanlan (ranked 7271 p4p, 573 weight class). Sebastian Rutten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Scanlan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scanlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutten in his tracks.
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Scanlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Scanlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scanlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head.
Rutten is rocked!
Scanlan drops Rutten with a big left hand! Rutten is injured, injured bad! Scanlan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Scanlan!
Jordan Scanlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 6517 p4p, 586 weight class) and Kazan Aziovich (ranked 7917 p4p, 626 weight class). Dalton McConnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazan Aziovich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazan Aziovich!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell tests Aziovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Aziovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziovich 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.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aziovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aziovich misses with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aziovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aziovich throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Aziovich scores with a four punch combination!
Aziovich throws a leg kick that misses.
McConnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aziovich takes one to the chin there.
McConnell lands with a nice body punch.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Aziovich.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziovich moves away.
Aziovich avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Aziovich swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throws out a powerful jab.
Aziovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
Aziovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aziovich tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and McConnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell lands with a hook. Aziovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aziovich is rocked!
McConnell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aziovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McConnell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aziovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fitzgerald (ranked 5104 p4p, 553 weight class) and Robert Harper (ranked 7495 p4p, 629 weight class). Sean Fitzgerald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Harper's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Fitzgerald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Harper!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzgerald enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzgerald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fitzgerald wriggles free and stands up.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harper with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper has a takedown stuffed.
Sean Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Harper.
Harper tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Fitzgerald 's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.
Harper shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald cracks the inside of Harper's front leg.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harper won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Fitzgerald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitzgerald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Harper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fitzgerald off and has taken his back!
Harper is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fitzgerald won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Harper off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Harper!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Ray (ranked 5322 p4p, 566 weight class) and Bob Robertson (ranked 5305 p4p, 564 weight class). Bob Robertson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Ray down.
Ray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ray off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robertson!
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robertson tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to control but Ray postures up.
Ray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robertson, who protects the arm well.
Ray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robertson is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson lands a head kick. Ray smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Ray seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Ray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Robertson is quick to defend against it.
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robertson.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
Robertson forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray blocks the elbow strike.
Ray avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Ray tries to pull guard but Robertson won't allow it.
Ray fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Robertson is quick to defend against it.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson 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.
Ray blocks a jab.
Ray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robertson sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Ray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson lands a right hook to the body.
Robertson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ray slips a straight right by Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray slips a straight right by Robertson.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robertson throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Ray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Robertson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stallone (ranked 3207 p4p, 270 weight class) and Dimitar Stoichkov (ranked 23183 p4p, 472 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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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitar Stoichkov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoichkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stallone has closed the distance and engaged Stoichkov in a clinch.
Stallone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoichkov smiles and moves away.
Stoichkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stallone.
Stallone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stallone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov looks to land a combination but Stallone avoids it well.
Stallone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
and Stallone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stallone passes to full mount!
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!
Stallone controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoichkov is in a horrible position here. Stallone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stallone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stoichkov instigates a clinch.
Stallone is trying to drag Stoichkov to the mat but Stoichkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stoichkov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoichkov walks away with a smile on his face. Stallone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallone dodges the punch combination from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoichkov leaves Stallone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoichkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoichkov throws a counter combo.
Stallone tries for a takedown but Stoichkov circles away easily
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoichkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stallone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stallone lands in his opponent's guard.
Stallone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stallone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoichkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallone passes Stoichkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitar Stoichkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stoichkov dips to his left and cracks Stallone with an uppercut!
Stallone has his takedown stuffed
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoichkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stallone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoichkov!
Stoichkov being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stallone working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stoichkov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stallone off and cradles Stoichkov's limp body as Stallone celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Frank Stallone!
Frank Stallone very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Langfinger (ranked 3815 p4p, 304 weight class) and Marcin Vanatta (ranked 4728 p4p, 344 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Langfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Vanatta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanatta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Langfinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Langfinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Langfinger.
Vanatta wants to break free but Langfinger has control.
Vanatta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanatta clinches with his opponent.
Vanatta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langfinger moves into the clinch.
Vanatta breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langfinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanatta pinned against the cage. Vanatta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Langfinger has Vanatta up against the cage in a clinch.
Langfinger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vanatta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vanatta manages to stand up with Langfinger still on his back. Eventually Langfinger drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Langfinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langfinger closes the distance and pushes Vanatta back into the cage.
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!
Langfinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langfinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanatta defends it nicely.
Vanatta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Langfinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Langfinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Langfinger gets tackled into the cage by Vanatta. Vanatta maintains the clinch.
Vanatta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanatta is trying to break the clinch but Langfinger has him pressed against the cage.
Vanatta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Langfinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta breaks from the clinch.
Langfinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langfinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Vanatta kicks Langfinger off and gets back to his feet.
Langfinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vanatta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vanatta closes the distance and clinches.
Vanatta breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanatta breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanatta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langfinger fails with the takedown.
Vanatta dives in and scores a takedown into Langfinger's guard.
Vanatta is looking to stand up but Langfinger won't let him.
Langfinger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanatta controls the pace.
Vanatta stands up and waves to Langfinger to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanatta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Langfinger dives in and grabs Vanatta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanatta pushes down on Langfinger's head and hops out.
Vanatta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Langfinger defends it well.
Glenn Langfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langfinger clinches.
Langfinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanatta's efforts to push away.
Vanatta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanatta darts in and clinches Langfinger up against the cage.
Langfinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanatta.
A frustrated look appears on Vanatta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanatta tries to circle away but Langfinger has him pinned against the cage.
Vanatta working hard to break the clinch.
Vanatta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Langfinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanatta pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Langfinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langfinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanatta darts in and clinches Langfinger up against the cage.
Vanatta decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanatta wants to stand but Langfinger is controlling the position.
Langfinger stopping the sweep attempt from Vanatta.
Langfinger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vanatta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marcin Vanatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langfinger passes into half guard.
Vanatta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Langfinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vanatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Langfinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langfinger is looking to advance position but Vanatta won't allow it.
Vanatta is trying to control but can't.
Langfinger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vanatta's thigh. Vanatta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vanatta keeping moving, preventing Langfinger from controlling successfully.
Vanatta wants to sweep here but Langfinger controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta keeping full guard, as Langfinger tries to pass.
Langfinger preventing the sweep.
Langfinger wants to control from the top but Vanatta keeps moving.
Langfinger wants to pass the guard but Vanatta is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vanatta stopping the sweep attempt from Langfinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vanatta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Langfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vanatta is stalling in the full guard.
Vanatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langfinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanatta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanatta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vanatta instigates a clinch.
Vanatta is trying to break free.
Langfinger looking for a takedown.
Vanatta is pressed up against the cage. Langfinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vanatta down to the mat. Vanatta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Glenn Langfinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langfinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanatta tries a quick counter leg kick but Langfinger is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Langfinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langfinger closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanatta is trying to break free.
Langfinger tries to work over Vanatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Langfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langfinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Langfinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanatta's efforts to push away.
Vanatta tries to break free but Langfinger pushes him back against the cage.
Vanatta breaks from the clinch.
Vanatta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Langfinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanatta's efforts to push away.
A short right from Langfinger on the inside.
Vanatta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Vanatta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanatta letting Langfinger take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Langfinger tries for a takedown but Vanatta manages to get underhooks.
Vanatta is trying to break free.
Langfinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langfinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Langfinger tries to work over Vanatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Langfinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanatta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanatta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanatta is trying to break free.
Vanatta breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Langfinger with that takedown attempt.
Vanatta instigates a clinch.
Vanatta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Langfinger.
Vanatta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanatta moves into range and clinches up with Langfinger.
Langfinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanatta manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanatta gets tackled into the cage by Langfinger. Langfinger maintains the clinch.
Vanatta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Langfinger breaks the clinch.
Vanatta clinches with his opponent.
Vanatta is trying to break the clinch but Langfinger is controlling him.
Langfinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanatta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vanatta moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanatta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanatta scores with a push kick.
Glenn Langfinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcin Vanatta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanatta slaps away a takedown attempt from Langfinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Vanatta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanatta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Vanatta!
A very excited looking Marcin Vanatta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dough Boy (ranked 3963 p4p, 456 weight class) and Almin Hadzic (ranked 4810 p4p, 521 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Rakin' in the Dough. Dough Boy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dough Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Almin Hadzic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hadzic is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Boy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hadzic controls the position.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadzic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hadzic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadzic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but Hadzic postures up.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is trying to control but can't.
Hadzic wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
Hadzic wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hadzic wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hadzic dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Hadzic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hadzic shoots in looking for a takedown but Boy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hadzic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hadzic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boy throws a series of punches but Hadzic moves out of range.
Boy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Hadzic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hadzic clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy looks to land a combination but Hadzic avoids it well.
Hadzic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Boy's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dough Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almin Hadzic.
Hadzic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Hadzic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy is looking for a counter combo.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hadzic doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boy.
Dough Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hadzic keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzic ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a series of punches but Hadzic avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hadzic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boy!
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadzic feints the counter takedown.
Boy jabs at Hadzic's body.
Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hadzic swivels and escapes.
As Boy backs off Hadzic throws a huge counter combo but Boy manages to avoid it all.
Hadzic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dough Boy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hadzic closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boy lands a takedown into guard.
Boy is standing up over Hadzic. Hadzic looks to escape but Boy dives into side control.
Hadzic tries to improve position but can't.
Hadzic looks to move to half guard but instead Boy has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hadzic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hadzic?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy won't let Hadzic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hadzic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hadzic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boy controlling from the full mount.
Hadzic is in a horrible position here. Boy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzic is trying desperately to improve position.
Boy lands a heavy elbow.
Boy landing shots from mount.
Boy with shots to the head and body - Hadzic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dough Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hadzic is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hadzic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy has control of Hadzic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hadzic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hadzic hang on?
Hadzic tries to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but Hadzic is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hadzic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hadzic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hadzic tries to escape but Boy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hadzic is defending well though. Boy let's go of the attempt for now.
Hadzic rolls, trying to escape but Boy keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dough Boy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy lands with a nice body punch.
Hadzic shoots in but Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hadzic instigates a clinch.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hadzic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dough Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzic clinches.
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadzic gets caught napping as Boy dives in and scores a takedown. Hadzic manages to retain guard.
Hadzic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hadzic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hadzic working a defensive guard here.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadzic's head.
Boy passes into half guard.
Boy is keen to just control but Hadzic is a slippery customer.
Hadzic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boy not doing much here.
Hadzic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
Boy is keen to just control but Hadzic is a slippery customer.
Boy is controlling the pace.
Boy slips a nice elbow through Hadzic's hands, connecting with Hadzic's forehead.
Hadzic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boy not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Boy connects with a nice short shot to Hadzic's temple.
Hadzic is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hadzic avoid being mounted?
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadzic can do to turn this around?
Boy stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boy throws a right hand that Hadzic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hadzic also avoids with ease.
Boy looks to land a combination but Hadzic avoids it well.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Hadzic throws a counter combo.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dough Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Hadzic on that attempt.
Hadzic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boy defends well and Hadzic ends up having to push Boy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dough Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almin Hadzic.
Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hadzic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy just leaning against Hadzic, taking a breather.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Hadzic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Almin Hadzic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dough Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dough Boy!
Our winner, Dough Boy, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Fist (ranked 3070 p4p, 410 weight class) and Renan Jones (ranked 7432 p4p, 626 weight class). Jones has chosen Legendary as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iron Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Renan Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Fist throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iron Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Fist.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fist breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
A big right from Fist misses.
A jab from Fist misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fist with a jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Fist.
Jones is rocked!
Fist darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Jones's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Fist before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Fist!
Our winner, Iron Fist, 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 Raphael Firenzi (ranked 3420 p4p, 190 weight class) and Liro Ruoholahti (ranked 3415 p4p, 189 weight class). Raphael Firenzi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Firenzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liro Ruoholahti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firenzi tries to bum rush Ruoholahti with a series of wild strikes but Ruoholahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firenzi moves into the clinch.
Firenzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruoholahti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Firenzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Firenzi. Those never looked like landing.
Firenzi misses with a takedown
and Ruoholahti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruoholahti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Firenzi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruoholahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firenzi.
A nice combination there by Ruoholahti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruoholahti pushes Firenzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Firenzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruoholahti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Firenzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firenzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruoholahti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoholahti tries to break free but Firenzi pushes him back against the cage.
Firenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruoholahti's elbow.
Ruoholahti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Firenzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruoholahti tests Firenzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruoholahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Firenzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruoholahti throws a series of punches but Firenzi moves out of range.
Liro Ruoholahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firenzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruoholahti tries to clinch but Firenzi is having none of it.
Firenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruoholahti.
Firenzi misses with a wild combination.
Firenzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firenzi misses with a wild body shot.
Ruoholahti tries a quick counter leg kick but Firenzi is wise to it.
Ruoholahti tries to clinch but Firenzi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoholahti misses with a combination
and Firenzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruoholahti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Firenzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firenzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ruoholahti is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Firenzi! Ruoholahti is out on his feet! Firenzi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ruoholahti is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ruoholahti is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Firenzi!
An out of breath Raphael Firenzi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lemaron Deth (ranked 2825 p4p, 151 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 2995 p4p, 165 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemaron Deth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for BySubtraction.
Deth shoots for a takedown but BySubtraction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Deth misses.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction ducks right into an uppercut from Deth.
Deth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BySubtraction lands with a good body shot.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Deth's shoulder, as Deth tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Deth avoids the punch easily.
Deth ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Deth throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
Deth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction looking for submissions off his back.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.
Deth trying to pass the guard but BySubtraction defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
BySubtraction keeping control of the position.
BySubtraction is looking to control Deth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?
BySubtraction preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Deth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction controlling the leg, holding on to half 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.
Deth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deth is looking to take a break and control but BySubtraction is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BySubtraction is defending against the submission attempts here by Deth.
BySubtraction looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is looking to control Deth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?
BySubtraction is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Deth is staying active.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deth misses with a hook.
BySubtraction throws a good cross that connects.
BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
BySubtraction is trying to control the action in half guard but Deth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deth wants to get back to full guard.
Deth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deth.
Deth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BySubtraction manages to get himself to full guard.
Deth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that BySubtraction has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deth works over BySubtraction with some ground and pound from guard.
Deth wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
Deth is looking to work some ground and pound but BySubtraction has wrist control.
BySubtraction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deth.
BySubtraction looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
BySubtraction working for a triangle but Deth defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BySubtraction working a defensive guard here.
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 Lemaron Deth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Deth saw that one coming.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction jabs at Deth's body.
Deth slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
A left lands for Deth.
BySubtraction thuds his right hand into Deth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BySubtraction looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deth!
BySubtraction working away.
BySubtraction looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
BySubtraction tries for a kimura but Deth is defending well.
Deth wants to control but BySubtraction postures up.
Deth manages to work his way to half guard, despite BySubtraction's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
BySubtraction is trying to control the action in half guard but Deth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deth moves into full guard.
BySubtraction trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Deth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BySubtraction's guard.
Deth stands up over BySubtraction, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BySubtraction seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deth wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
BySubtraction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deth trying to control but BySubtraction is working from the bottom.
BySubtraction is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deth wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
Lemaron Deth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deth passes BySubtraction's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.
Deth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Deth is looking to take a break and control but BySubtraction is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction wants to control but Deth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deth is keen to just control but BySubtraction is a slippery customer.
BySubtraction gets full guard.
BySubtraction had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deth defends it easily.
Deth trying to control but BySubtraction is working from the bottom.
Deth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
BySubtraction throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deth throwing strikes but missing.
BySubtraction looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deth passes into half guard.
BySubtraction regains full guard. Nicely done.
BySubtraction looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Deth has picked BySubtraction up and slammed him! BySubtraction can't keep hold of the triangle and Deth manages to pass to side control!
BySubtraction tries to buck Deth off but Deth is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
Deth wants to lay and pray for a moment but BySubtraction keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Deth's head but Deth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction shoots in and bounces Deth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BySubtraction's guard.
BySubtraction looking to control.
BySubtraction might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deth trying to control but BySubtraction is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction is trying to keep Deth in close.
BySubtraction keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deth postures up in BySubtraction's guard and throws a big left but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deth with a nice head shot there.
Deth wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
Deth looking to pass the guard.
BySubtraction being controlled here, momentarily.
Deth pushing down on BySubtraction's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction looking for submissions off his back.
Deth is taking a breather. BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deth is stalling here. BySubtraction is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and BySubtraction has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Deth manages to get back to half guard.
Deth tries to get to full guard but BySubtraction has control of the leg.
BySubtraction wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deth keeps working.
BySubtraction 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Deth wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping busy.
BySubtraction is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
BySubtraction 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.
Deth is staying active underneath BySubtraction, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deth regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Deth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deth keeping moving, preventing BySubtraction from controlling successfully.
BySubtraction stopping the sweep attempt from Deth.
BySubtraction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BySubtraction's guard.
BySubtraction controls Deth momentarily but Deth frees himself.
BySubtraction is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deth trying to control the position from guard on top but BySubtraction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deth scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Addition BySubtraction.
I think BySubtraction has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction 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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