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Skrap Fights 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gilliam (ranked 5141 p4p, 478 weight class) and Johnny Submarine (ranked 23695 p4p, 590 weight class). Johnny Submarine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Submarine!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilliam lands a right hook to the body.
Submarine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Submarine darts in looking for a takedown but Gilliam gets double underhooks and turns Submarine into the ropes.
Submarine throws a series of strikes that have Gilliam backpedaling.
Gilliam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilliam throws the left hand but Submarine avoids the punch easily.
Gilliam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Submarine's guard.
Submarine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Gilliam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Gilliam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilliam lands a shoulder strike.
Gilliam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Submarine.
Submarine stalling in the clinch but Gilliam improves position.
Gilliam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Submarine is trying to control Gilliam's posture but Gilliam avoids it.
Submarine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Submarine trying to hold on to Gilliam's head to control him but Gilliam postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submarine manages to get to full guard.
Submarine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilliam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Submarine is tightening it up a little... Gilliam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gilliam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gilliam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Submarine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Submarine!
Johnny Submarine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Fig (ranked 8254 p4p, 654 weight class) and Keke Mountain (ranked 8098 p4p, 647 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Paul Fig has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Fig seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Fig !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mountain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mountain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fig has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mountain 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 Fig .
Fig manages to get back to half guard.
Mountain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.
Fig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fig has an active guard here but Mountain has managed to pass into half guard.
Fig trying to control but Mountain postures up.
Fig tries to roll over but Mountain keeps him under control.
Mountain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fig !
Fig wants to control but Mountain is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fig is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain blocks Fig 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fig is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mountain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mountain with a couple of short strikes.
Fig is rocked!
It looks like Paul Fig has been cut.
Mountain cracks Fig with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Mountain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Zuev (ranked 22984 p4p, 531 weight class) and Tucker Lee (ranked 7762 p4p, 506 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Party Up (Up In Here) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexander Zuev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tucker Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuev defends it easily.
Zuev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuev is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Zuev is proving a slippery customer.
Zuev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zuev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Zuev getting side control.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zuev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
Zuev thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Zuev has control of the leg.
Zuev blocks the strikes from Lee.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Zuev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Zuev tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Zuev trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuev defends well.
Zuev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zuev looking for the choke but no joy.
Zuev trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zuev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Zuev is in full control for now.
Zuev not allowing Lee to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev dominated that round.
That's time! Zuev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuev feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Zuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuev trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Alexander Zuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuev scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zuev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuev passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zuev wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Zuev is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Zuev is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee is working Zuev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a strike but Zuev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
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.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zuev. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Alexander Zuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Alexander Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zuev looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Zuev drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Zuev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee defending against the ground and pound.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zuev is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to control from the bottom.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
Lee stops Zuev from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
A counter left hand to the body from Zuev misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.
Zuev 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.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zuev dives into side control.
Zuev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee wants to control but Zuev postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Zuev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Lee tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zuev easily slips into full mount!
Lee tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Zuev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Zuev loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zuev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zuev!
Tucker Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'I accept the defeat, but I will be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Cassel (ranked 7979 p4p, 556 weight class) and Forrest Boyer (ranked 4263 p4p, 423 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Boyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyer throws a series of punches but Cassel moves out of range.
Cassel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boyer throws a series of punches but Cassel moves out of range.
Boyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassel.
Cassel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassel attempts a counter takedown but Boyer avoids it well and moves away.
Cassel slips a jab and a cross from Boyer.
Cassel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An inside leg kick from Boyer misses.
No joy there for Boyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer misses with a few strikes there.
Cassel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boyer sprawls and moves away.
Boyer throws a series of punches but Cassel moves out of range.
Cassel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boyer sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Boyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyer misses with a double jab
and Cassel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cassel.
Cassel won't allow Boyer to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyer wants to stand and escape but Cassel is having none of it.
Cassel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyer wants to stand but Cassel is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cassel throwing strikes from guard but Boyer blocks nicely.
Cassel won't allow Boyer to get back to his feet.
Cassel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cassel throwing strikes but missing.
Boyer is looking to sweep but instead, Cassel has passed into half guard.
Boyer is looking to escape.
Cassel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cassel.
Boyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cassel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cassel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer pushes Cassel off looking to stand but Cassel dives back in and keeps control.
Cassel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boyer tries to kick Cassel off but Cassel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyer wants to control but Cassel is keeping busy.
Boyer is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Cassel has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Boyer is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ramon Cassel!
Ramon Cassel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuchika Osprey (ranked 7839 p4p, 626 weight class) and Richard Volg (ranked 4262 p4p, 478 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuchika Osprey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Volg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volg leaves Osprey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Volg there.
It looks like Kazuchika Osprey has been cut.
Good shot there by Volg.
Osprey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osprey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuchika Osprey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Volg misses.
Osprey attempts a counter takedown but Volg avoids it well and moves away.
Volg throws out a loose jab but Osprey uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Volg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volg tries to clinch there but Osprey circles away.
Nice shot by Volg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osprey blocks a jab.
Osprey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volg! But no joy.
Osprey gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osprey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Osprey tries to pass to full mount but Volg defends it.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Osprey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volg has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Osprey is trying to work for a kimura but Volg is defending well.
Volg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osprey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osprey is looking for a kimura but Volg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osprey to get the leverage.
Osprey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volg wants to improve his position but Osprey is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Osprey in particular looking to stall.
Osprey moves nicely into side control.
Volg is looking for a sweep.
Volg struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osprey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osprey taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osprey trying to control the position but Volg is working away.
Volg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osprey tries for a kimura but Volg is defending well.
Osprey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osprey has hold of Volg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Volg seems comfortable defending it but Osprey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Volg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Volg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Osprey couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuchika Osprey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Androula (ranked 3330 p4p, 340 weight class) and Tevin Felix (ranked 7065 p4p, 541 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Androula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix tries for a takedown but Androula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Androula.
It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
Androula throws a series of strikes that have Felix backpedaling.
Androula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Androula pinned against the ropes. Androula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix shoots in but Androula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markus Androula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Felix.
Androula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Felix doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Felix or perhaps it was just good defense by Androula, which made it look bad.
Androula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Felix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felix throws a body shot but no joy.
Androula lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Androula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Felix is in Androula's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Androula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Felix.
Felix stopping the sweep attempt from Androula.
Felix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Androula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Androula trying to control from half guard but Felix is working away.
Felix tries to get to full guard but Androula has control of the leg.
Felix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Felix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Androula is aware though and is defending well.
Androula trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Felix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Androula manages to get himself to full guard.
Felix trying to control but Androula is working from the bottom.
Felix won't allow Androula to sweep him here.
Felix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Androula manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Felix has Androula in his guard.
Felix wants to sweep here but Androula controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Androula is posturing up here but Felix has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Androula tries to roll out but it's too tight and Androula has to tap! Slick submission there by Felix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tevin Felix!
Tevin Felix spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 3281 p4p, 354 weight class) and Rolen Scott (ranked 3531 p4p, 373 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolen Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Cubbedge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cubbedge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cubbedge prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Scott avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Cubbedge prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott is trying to break free.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cubbedge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cubbedge dives into side control.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound.
Cubbedge happy to just control the position for now.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott tries to escape but Cubbedge is in control.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cubbedge has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Scott is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cubbedge yanks on the arm and Scott is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cubbedge .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Mcgraugh (ranked 3274 p4p, 398 weight class) and Pete Vonshredder (ranked 965 p4p, 131 weight class). Vonshredder has chosen Nobody Speak as his entrance music. Corey Mcgraugh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Vonshredder!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder moves into the clinch.
Mcgraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vonshredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vonshredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vonshredder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgraugh circles away quickly and effectively.
Vonshredder throws the left hand but Mcgraugh avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mcgraugh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonshredder closes the distance and pushes Mcgraugh back into the ropes.
Mcgraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vonshredder pushes Mcgraugh back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vonshredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Vonshredder misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgraugh. Vonshredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgraugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgraugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vonshredder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgraugh thinking.
Vonshredder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mcgraugh closes the distance and pushes Vonshredder back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshredder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Mcgraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgraugh tries to clinch up but Vonshredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgraugh misses the jab.
Mcgraugh throws a lazy right hand but Vonshredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgraugh ducks under a wild hook from Vonshredder.
Mcgraugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vonshredder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcgraugh to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Mcgraugh misses.
Mcgraugh swings for the body but Vonshredder moves out of range.
Mcgraugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vonshredder moves into the clinch successfully.
Vonshredder manages to break the clinch.
Mcgraugh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vonshredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgraugh throws out the jab.
Vonshredder misses with a hook.
Vonshredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgraugh on the side of the head.
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!
Vonshredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder moves out of range as Mcgraugh strikes.
Vonshredder lands a body shot.
Mcgraugh dodges the punch combination from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonshredder instigates a clinch.
Vonshredder blocking some punches.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch.
Vonshredder moves into range and clinches up with Mcgraugh.
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgraugh loads up on a big right hand but Vonshredder slips the punch.
Vonshredder takes the fight into the clinch.
Vonshredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Vonshredder lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vonshredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Mcgraugh misses with a body punch.
Vonshredder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vonshredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgraugh moves into the clinch successfully.
Vonshredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Vonshredder manages to break the clinch.
Vonshredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Vonshredder lands a jab.
Mcgraugh misses with an uppercut
and Vonshredder counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgraugh throws a leg kick but Vonshredder checks it.
Vonshredder moves into range and clinches up with Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vonshredder's elbow.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vonshredder on the inside.
Mcgraugh lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vonshredder's elbow.
Mcgraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vonshredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vonshredder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Vonshredder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder looks to land a right hand but Mcgraugh moved out of range.
Mcgraugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vonshredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vonshredder avoids the body shot from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vonshredder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vonshredder! But no joy.
Mcgraugh wants to clinch
and Vonshredder counters with a stiff right hand.
Vonshredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vonshredder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vonshredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgraugh counters with a right hand to the body.
Mcgraugh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgraugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcgraugh is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vonshredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgraugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mcgraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vonshredder tries to clinch up.
Vonshredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Vonshredder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vonshredder darts in and clinches Mcgraugh up against the ropes.
Mcgraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vonshredder.
Oh Mcgraugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vonshredder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonshredder cracks Mcgraugh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mcgraugh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vonshredder finish him?
Mcgraugh throws a shot from downtown. Vonshredder moves away and avoids it.
Vonshredder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vonshredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgraugh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vonshredder scores with a counter punch that sends Mcgraugh to the canvas! Vonshredder smells blood - he's punishing Mcgraugh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mcgraugh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Vonshredder!
Pete Vonshredder is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pete Vonshredder made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Pierre (ranked 1890 p4p, 283 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 1363 p4p, 214 weight class). Antoine Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tor Troeng's chin.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antoine Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Antoine Pierre has been cut.
Pierre wants to clinch
and Troeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
Troeng with a nice cross.
Pierre darts in trying to clinch
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Troeng gets tackled into the ropes by Pierre. Pierre maintains the clinch.
Troeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Troeng turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Troeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoine Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Troeng is avoiding it.
Pierre moves into the clinch.
Pierre has Troeng pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Troeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Troeng smiles and moves away.
Troeng throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre tries to clinch
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre drives through and clinches with Troeng against the ropes.
Troeng's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Troeng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Troeng.
Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Troeng after a bit of a struggle.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pierre jumps guard but Troeng turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierre wants to take the fight to the mat but Troeng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Troeng pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pierre wants to clinch
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Troeng is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pierre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Troeng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Troeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Troeng misses with an uppercut. Pierre saw that one coming.
Troeng looks to throw the jab but Pierre is out of range.
Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Troeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Troeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierre.
Pierre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Troeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierre tries to clinch up
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antoine Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Troeng tries to get set, Pierre tries to push him back and clinch up but Troeng manages to avoid the attempt.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Troeng misses with a looping right.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Troeng.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troeng throws out a counter right but Pierre avoids it with no problem.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Troeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Troeng is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pierre with a body shot.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Troeng misses with a looping left.
Pierre wants to clinch but Troeng slips to the side
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Troeng pushes him off.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troeng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Troeng.
Troeng throws a hook to the side of Pierre's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Troeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Troeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre tries to clinch but Troeng moves away
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Tor Troeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre moves into the clinch.
Pierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Troeng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Troeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Troeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Troeng has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre pushes a forearm under Troeng's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Troeng is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antoine Pierre!
Antoine Pierre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Rob (ranked 1622 p4p, 200 weight class) and Ralphie Harrell (ranked 1358 p4p, 172 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralphie Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rob does it's job there.
Rob looking to score a takedown here. Harrell is defending well but Rob drives through and ends up in Harrell's guard.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob has gone for a leg lock! Harrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rob's guard.
Harrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrell has managed to get both his arms back between Rob's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell stands and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I've been told that Harrell has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Harrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harrell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rob tries to buck Harrell off but Harrell is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is working hard here to advance position.
Rob's coaches at Stark Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Harrell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rob is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rob struggling a bit here.
Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harrell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrell looks up at the clock and then as Rob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rob is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harrell is putting a hurting on Rob here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harrell looks up at the clock and then as Rob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harrell scoring with punches from side control.
Harrell working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob tries to buck Harrell off but Harrell is having none of it.
Harrell landing a few strikes.
Harrell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harrell lands a few punches from side control.
Rob looking for a sweep but Harrell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rob is bucking up trying to escape but Harrell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rob is rocked!
Harrell lands a big elbow - Rob is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rob is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
A very excited looking Ralphie Harrell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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