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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Santana (ranked 3289 p4p, 262 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 3699 p4p, 286 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana has a takedown stuffed.
Werthers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santana.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Werthers scores with a jab to the head.
Werthers takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santana.
Santana has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana gets control of Werthers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Werthers is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana pulls Werthers in close to his closed guard and prevents Werthers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Werthers defends it easily.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Werthers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Werthers wants to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santana mounts Werthers! Really nice guard pass there!
Werthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Werthers is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Santana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Werthers has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Santana is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Werthers won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Santana off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Santana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Ripa (ranked 3005 p4p, 405 weight class) and Hark Munted (ranked 2669 p4p, 364 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ripa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to American Woman. Django Ripa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hark Munted's chin.
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Django Ripa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hark Munted!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munted misses with a straight left.
Munted moves out of range of the strikes.
Munted misses the shot to the body.
Ripa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ripa dips to his left and cracks Munted with an uppercut!
Ripa scores with a nice right hand.
Munted is looking to clinch but Ripa is avoiding it.
Ripa swings for the body but Munted moves out of range.
Munted has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Munted pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ripa throwing a counter right hand but Munted manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munted.
Ripa misses with a hook
and Munted counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Django Ripa has been cut.
Ripa misses with a looping right.
Munted throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripa on the side of the head.
Munted tries to bum rush Ripa with a series of wild strikes but Ripa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munted with a jab.
Ripa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ripa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munted gets control of Ripa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munted will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily.
Munted escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munted throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munted has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.
Munted escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munted can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ripa controls the pace.
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily.
Ripa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munted working for a triangle but Ripa defends it easily.
Ripa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munted throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ripa uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Ripa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ripa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Munted tries to improve position but can't.
Munted is still trying to improve position.
Ripa slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munted can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munted is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Munted is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripa is controlling the pace.
Munted wants to get back to full guard.
Munted looking for submissions off his back.
Munted looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ripa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hark Munted will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Ripa coming out on top.
Munted connects with a looping right hand.
Ripa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Munted throws a body punch but Ripa moves out of range.
Ripa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ripa scores with a sloppy right hand. Munted should have avoided that one.
Ripa connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munted bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripa's head backwards.
Munted throws a nice looking combination but Ripa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hark Munted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munted tries to clinch up
and Ripa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munted is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripa.
Munted stalks Ripa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ripa's face. Ripa staggers backwards, shaken.
Ripa is rocked!
Ripa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Munted counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Ripa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munted drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ripa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Munted fails to land.
Munted looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Munted scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munted jumps into guard, dragging Ripa to the mat.
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ripa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munted is breathing heavily.
Ripa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munted has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ripa has managed to get both his arms back between Munted's legs - danger averted.
Ripa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munted is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munted keeping moving, preventing Ripa from controlling successfully.
Munted is looking for a triangle but Ripa pushes his legs off easily.
Ripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ripa trying to control the position from guard on top but Munted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripa seems to have got his legs back now.
Ripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munted has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munted is keeping the position for now.
Ripa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Munted working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ripa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ripa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ripa looking to pass the guard.
Hark Munted has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munted has his foot on Ripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripa works his way back into a safe position though.
Munted is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ripa is aware though and is defending well.
Munted keeping full guard, as Ripa tries to pass.
Munted is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ripa defends well.
Ripa forces his way into half guard.
Ripa controlling the action here.
Munted trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Munted looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munted wants to improve his position but Ripa is controlling well.
Ripa works his way into side control.
Ripa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Munted's shoulder. That is not cool.
Munted can't do much from the bottom here.
Munted tries to buck Ripa off but Ripa is having none of it.
Ripa controls the position from side control.
Munted tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hark Munted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Django Ripa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Munted walks into a stiff left hand from Ripa.
Ripa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ripa digs a right hand into Munted's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munted's gas tank.
Ripa works on Munted's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripa lands with a short shot to the head.
Munted is trying to pull guard but Ripa has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ripa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ripa prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripa scores with a hook to the body.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munteds head.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ripa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa is pushing Munted up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ripa is stalling here.
Munted takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
A short left from Ripa.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munted tries for a takedown. No joy.
Django Ripa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hark Munted.
Ripa scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ripa avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
Come on Ripa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Django Ripa.
Ripa connects with a right hand. Munted shakes it off.
Munted is rocked!
Munted throws an off balance right hand
and Ripa moves into the clinch.
Django Ripa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
Munted is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripa finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munted.
Munted seems to have recovered his senses.
Munted wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
Ripa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munted backwards.
Ripa drops Munted onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Munted is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ripa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munted with a big uppercut! Munted tries to clinch up but Ripa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munted to the mat! Munted covers up and Ripa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Django Ripa!
Our winner, Django Ripa, 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 Logan Ninefingers (ranked 2122 p4p, 301 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 2897 p4p, 392 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a hook
and Ninefingers counters with a nice body shot.
Ninefingers misses with a left hand
and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers throws a head punch that misses.
Montana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana can't get the takedown.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninefingers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers shows good takedown defense.
Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily.
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Montana does no damage.
Ninefingers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ninefingers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montana.
Ninefingers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ninefingers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Ninefingers counters with a stiff right hand.
Ninefingers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ninefingers throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Ninefingers takes a kick to 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!
A jab from Ninefingers misses.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Ninefingers shakes him off and moves away.
Montana goes for a double leg but Ninefingers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ninefingers continues to drive forward.
Montana misses with an uppercut
and Ninefingers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Montana misses.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ninefingers throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninefingers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Ninefingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ninefingers misses the shot to the body.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana clinches up with Ninefingers and pushes him back against the cage.
Ninefingers swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana blocking some punches.
Ninefingers prevents Montana from breaking the clinch.
Montana wants a takedown.
Montana is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninefingers has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the head but Montana blocks with his arms.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Ninefingers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montana misses with the combination.
Ninefingers tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Montana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana drops his hands momentarily and Ninefingers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ninefingers takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Ninefingers lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninefingers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana throws a nice looking combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ninefingers misses the target.
Montana slips a jab from Ninefingers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range.
Montana tries for a takedown but Ninefingers circles away easily
and Ninefingers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ninefingers connects with an inside leg kick.
Ninefingers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ninefingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana staying out of range there.
Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ninefingers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ninefingers blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ninefingers finds it's way round the side to connect with Montana's head.
Montana tries to land a leg kick but Ninefingers saw it coming and moves away.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Ninefingers coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninefingers with a jab.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ninefingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes.
Ninefingers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ninefingers as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Ninefingers does no damage.
Montana tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Ninefingers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninefingers throws out a powerful jab.
Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ninefingers slaps away a takedown attempt from Montana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana throws a series of punches but Ninefingers avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Ninefingers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Ninefingers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Montana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage.
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Ninefingers lands an overhand right.
Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninefingers misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana gets a clinch.
Ninefingers misses with the head strike.
Montana tries to pull guard but Ninefingers holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.
Ninefingers prevents Montana from breaking the clinch.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but Montana blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Ninefingers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montana has Ninefingers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ninefingers tumbling to the mat - Montana dives into Ninefingers's guard.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Montana wanted to stand there but Ninefingers had control of the position.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard.
Ninefingers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ninefingers's guard.
Montana looking to sit in guard and control but Ninefingers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ninefingers throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ninefingers trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to stand but Ninefingers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ninefingers is working an open guard so Montana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Montana slips under a jab from Ninefingers.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ninefingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninefingers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Ninefingers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montana walks into a left hand.
Ninefingers misses with a straight left.
Ninefingers throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninefingers throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Ninefingers looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
A combination from Montana does no damage.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to circle away but Ninefingers has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ninefingers walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ninefingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninefingers lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes.
Ninefingers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ninefingers lands a jab to the nose.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana swinging wildly here.
Ninefingers tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ninefingers misses its intended target.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninefingers.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana misses with a double jab.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninefingers to score with a decent uppercut.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
Ninefingers throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana.
Ninefingers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ninefingers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.
Montana darts in looking for a takedown but Ninefingers gets double underhooks and turns Montana into the cage.
Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninefingers blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown. Ninefingers tries to sprawl out of it but Montana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ninefingers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninefingers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninefingers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters by clinching up.
Montana tries to pull guard but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Ninefingers misses with some punches.
Logan Ninefingers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Ninefingers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
Ninefingers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninefingers gets an underhook and turns Montana into the cage.
Montana fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Ninefingers fails to land.
Montana is trying to force a seperation but Ninefingers has the dominant position.
Ninefingers swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninefingers keeps control of Montana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Ninefingers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Ninefingers to the mat.
Ninefingers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montana's head.
Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ninefingers, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Logan Ninefingers made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Day (ranked 2637 p4p, 304 weight class) and Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 2847 p4p, 322 weight class). Day comes to the cage accompanied by Last minute - Great day to choke you out. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
160 lbs
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27
160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Mizushima!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mizushima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mizushima is in Day's guard.
Mizushima is working Day over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizushima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mizushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Mizushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mizushima wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Mizushima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima landing some decent shots from guard.
Day punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Day thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mizushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mizushima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mizushima throwing strikes but missing.
Mizushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Day looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mizushima lands a couple of elbows.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mizushima landing some decent shots from guard.
Mizushima stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mizushima scoring with some ground and pound.
Day keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Mizushima chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mizushima working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mizushima there.
Mizushima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Day wants to improve his position but Mizushima is controlling well.
Mizushima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mizushima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mizushima working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima seems to be looking for submissions.
Mizushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizushima lands a nice short elbow.
Mizushima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mizushima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mizushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizushima is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mizushima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day is looking to control Mizushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Mizushima dominated that 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.
Day gets caught flat footed, as Mizushima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizushima is aware though and is defending well.
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazushi Mizushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day tries to strike from the bottom.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Mizushima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mizushima winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mizushima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mizushima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mizushima wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mizushima content to control rather than advance.
Mizushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Day moves into full guard.
Mizushima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mizushima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Day looking for a guillotine here but Mizushima defends easily.
Mizushima is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mizushima is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mizushima throwing strikes but missing.
Mizushima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mizushima wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Mizushima lands an elbow.
Mizushima working the ground and pound from side control.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mizushima working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Mizushima working away.
Mizushima tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Mizushima trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
Mizushima in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Mizushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mizushima gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard.
Mizushima connects with a couple of short punches.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mizushima defends it easily.
Mizushima works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.
Mizushima landing with the ground and pound.
Mizushima throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima cracks Day with a solid left hand.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Mizushima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mizushima slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.
Mizushima slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Mizushima lands strikes from half guard.
Mizushima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mizushima is thwarting Day's attempts to control the position.
Mizushima wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizushima pulls his head out easily.
Mizushima trying to control from Day's half guard. Day has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mizushima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day taking a bit of punishment here - Mizushima scoring with strikes.
Day taking a bit of punishment here - Mizushima scoring with strikes.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Mizushima scoring with punches and elbows.
Mizushima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mizushima scoring with punches and elbows.
Day takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Day is rocked!
Mizushima in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Day looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mizushima turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Mizushima!
An out of breath Kazushi Mizushima 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dorn (ranked 2737 p4p, 323 weight class) and Jackin Off (ranked 2300 p4p, 281 weight class). Jackin Off has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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38
260 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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22
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Dorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackin Off!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Off can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Dorn.
Dorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Off counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Off keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Off has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Off misses with a kick to the body.
Off dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Off just misses with a punch to the body.
Off lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dorn at a distance.
Dorn cracks Off with a good jab.
We've been hearing reports that Dorn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dorn tries to clinch up
and Off counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Off.
Off throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Off throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ivan Dorn has been cut.
Dorn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Off bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Off flicks out a counter leg kick but Dorn steps away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dorn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Off - the referee stops the clock and Dorn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Off. Dorn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Off misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Off lands but Dorn takes it in his stride.
Off lands with a thumping leg kick.
Off is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Off takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Off misses with a right hand
and Dorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Off keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Off darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorn is looking to clinch but Off is avoiding it.
Off looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Off throws a head kick that Dorn semi-blocks.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Off paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorn sends Off crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dorn is motioning to the referee to let Off up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Off is rocked!
Dorn lands an uppercut, right on the button! Off tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dorn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Clough (ranked 1677 p4p, 50 weight class) and Vasylis Tryfon (ranked 1867 p4p, 56 weight class). Vasylis Tryfon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Clough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasylis Tryfon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clough closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Clough's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clough pushes Tryfon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tryfon prevents a body shot from Clough.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough gets through Tryfon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clough lands an uppercut.
A short right from Clough on the inside.
Clough is pressed up against the cage. Tryfon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clough down to the mat. Clough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tryfon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough is looking to escape.
Clough manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tryfon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Clough gets underhooks to prevent Tryfon's takedown attempt.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clough works on Tryfon's body with a couple of short punches.
Tryfon looks winded!
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Tryfon's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Clough.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough presses Tryfon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tryfon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clough.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clough.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tryfons head.
Clough lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tryfon is rocked!
It looks like Vasylis Tryfon has been cut.
Clough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tryfon is still on wobbly legs! Can Clough finish him?
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Tryfon seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough is leaning against Tryfon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Tryfon backwards.
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough cracks Tryfon with a nice body shot.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tryfon backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clough pushes Tryfon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clough works on Tryfon's body with a couple of short punches.
Tryfon takes a shot to the head.
Clough drops Tryfon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tryfon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Clough creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tryfon with a big uppercut! Tryfon tries to clinch up but Clough pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tryfon to the mat! Tryfon covers up and Clough unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Clough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 1683 p4p, 51 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 1957 p4p, 59 weight class). John Gacy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gacy but Gacy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Gacy counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Gacy scores with a decent looking hook.
Panda walks straight into a right hand from Gacy - that's dropped him! Gacy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Panda from any more punishment! Panda complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Gacy!
John Gacy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He never had a chance, I took his heart, he should retire after that ass whoopin.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1335 p4p, 173 weight class) and Uzun Ada Izmir (ranked 1806 p4p, 224 weight class). Ada Izmir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ottoman Turkish War Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzun Ada Izmir!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ada Izmir circles away.
Ada Izmir throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Ada Izmir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Uzun Ada Izmir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang gets tackled into the cage by Ada Izmir. Ada Izmir maintains the clinch.
Bang manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ada Izmir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bang has momentary wrist control but Ada Izmir slips an elbow through the middle.
Bang 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.
Bang working for a triangle but Ada Izmir defends it easily.
Ada Izmir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir advances to half guard.
Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ada Izmir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ada Izmir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ada Izmir defends it well.
Ada Izmir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang works his way into full mount!
Ada Izmir is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for a guillotine from mount but Ada Izmir is having none of it.
Ada Izmir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ada Izmir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Ada Izmir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ada Izmir is looking to get to half guard.
Ada Izmir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ada Izmir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Ada Izmir moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bang defends it easily.
Ada Izmir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang passes Ada Izmir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ada Izmir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bang's back!
Bang breaks Ada Izmir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ada Izmir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang drops back looking for a leg! Ada Izmir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ada Izmir manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Ada Izmir's guard.
Bang works over Ada Izmir with some ground and pound from guard.
Ada Izmir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ada Izmir is aware though and is defending well.
Ada Izmir lands a couple of digs.
Ada Izmir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bang keeping full guard, as Ada Izmir tries to pass.
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ada Izmir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ada Izmir wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uzun Ada Izmir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Ada Izmir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Ada Izmir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ada Izmir is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzun Ada Izmir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ada Izmir prevents Bang from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ada Izmir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Ada Izmir connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Bang is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ada Izmir is tapping! Great win for Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miro Bang made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, 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 Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 348 p4p, 53 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 951 p4p, 143 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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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva looks to clinch
letting Day counter with a right hand.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Day moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
DeSilva pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Day tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
Day tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
DeSilva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Day misses.
DeSilva thumps Day with a low kick.
Day looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Day moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as DeSilva blocks the leg kick.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a combination. DeSilva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Day moved away.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeSilva's calf.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
DeSilva has Day up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva effectively controlling the action here.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Day has had enough of the clinch but DeSilva keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day tries to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to break free but DeSilva has control.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Day.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva throws a hook but Day blocks it.
DeSilva wants to clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeSilva backs up against the cage.
DeSilva motions for Day to come forward. DeSilva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body kick.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva gets a clinch.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but DeSilva has double underhooks.
Day tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but DeSilva has double underhooks.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Day improves position.
Day is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Day misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
Day misses with a hook.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
Day tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Day.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Day's defenses.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Day.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Day unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day swinging wildly here.
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day can't break the clinch.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Day momentarily.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
DeSilva drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Day is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeSilva keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeSilva prevents Day from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Day tries to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling the position.
Day is trying to push DeSilva away but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day tries to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling the position.
Day breaks the clinch.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSilva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day punishes DeSilva's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day throws a series of punches but DeSilva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSilva circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Day moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Day lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeSilva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeSilva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
DeSilva thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSilva throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with a body punch
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSilva instigates a clinch.
Day tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Day takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva trying to control the position but instead, Day has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva pushes Day back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Day is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Day.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank.
DeSilva just leaning against Day, taking a breather.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Day.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva thumps Day with a low kick.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva clinches.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeSilva tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day tries to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling the position.
DeSilva is working Day over against the cage.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day takes a shot to the head.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but DeSilva has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day is rocked!
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva prevents Day from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Day with a big uppercut! Day tries to clinch up but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Day to the mat! Day covers up and DeSilva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 525 p4p, 73 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 1474 p4p, 180 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
And Rodrigez tries to counter it with a takedown but Matusov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
Matusov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodrigez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodrigez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodrigez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Matusov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Rodrigez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matusov.
Rodrigez looking to control the position.
Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Matusov to control.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Matusov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodrigez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodrigez for a finish.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matusov keeps control of the position easily here as Rodrigez tries to buck him off.
Matusov working for a choke but Rodrigez is defending well.
Rodrigez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matusov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Rodrigez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matusov gets his way!
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Rodrigez is defending it well.
Matusov is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodrigez is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking to control Rodrigez but Rodrigez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Matusov looking for the choke from the back.
Matusov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodrigez is defending well though. Matusov let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodrigez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard.
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matusov keeping full guard, as Rodrigez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Rodrigez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigez defends it.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him
Rodrigez tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov controlling the action here.
Matusov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rodrigez as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matusov stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Rodrigez blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov moves into full mount!
Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez wants to stand but Matusov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Rodrigez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez looking to sit in guard and control but Matusov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matusov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well.
Matusov is working for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending it quite comfortably.
Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him
Rodrigez is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov.
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.
Rodrigez is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Rodrigez wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov pushing down on Rodrigez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov is trying to control. Rodrigez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigez is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matusov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving position.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control but Rodrigez postures up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position but Matusov is working away.
Rodrigez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matusov to his feet.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Rodrigez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodrigez decides to stand back up.
Rodrigez misses the jab.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Rodrigez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigez continues to drive forward.
Rodrigez with the counter takedown but Matusov avoids it easily.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigez, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Rodrigez against the cage but Rodrigez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is keeping the position.
Rodrigez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matusov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matusov pulls guard effortlessly.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matusov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigez is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Rodrigez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matusov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Matusov!
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.
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