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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 4516 p4p, 486 weight class) and Damagon Enchărya (ranked 2563 p4p, 342 weight class). Enchărya has chosen Blaxcaliber as his entrance music. 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Ovchinnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab.
Enchărya misses with the body kick
and Ovchinnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Enchărya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ovchinnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Enchărya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ovchinnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchărya takes a swing at Ovchinnikov's ribcage but misses.
Ovchinnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ovchinnikov misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Enchărya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ovchinnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Enchărya's shoulder, as Enchărya tries to avoid the shot.
Ovchinnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enchărya counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovchinnikov swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya throws out a counter right but Ovchinnikov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Enchărya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enchărya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Enchărya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ovchinnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ovchinnikov looks to land a right hand but Enchărya moved out of range.
Ovchinnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchărya is just out of range.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ovchinnikov staying out of range there.
Ovchinnikov forces Enchărya back against the cage and clinches.
Ovchinnikov tries to circle away but Enchărya has him pinned against the cage.
Enchărya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enchărya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ovchinnikov backwards.
Ovchinnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Enchărya slams his shin into Ovchinnikov's torso.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ovchinnikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ovchinnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enchărya counters with a good, hard body kick but Ovchinnikov shrugs it off.
A big right from Ovchinnikov misses.
Ovchinnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ovchinnikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enchărya. That one must have hurt.
Ovchinnikov is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Enchărya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Enchărya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ovchinnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Enchărya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enchărya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enchărya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Enchărya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enchărya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ovchinnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enchărya scores with a counter punch that sends Ovchinnikov to the canvas! Enchărya smells blood - he's punishing Ovchinnikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ovchinnikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchărya!
A relieved looking Damagon Enchărya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stable Genius (ranked 4825 p4p, 432 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 1678 p4p, 190 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stable Genius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos scores with a takedown into Genius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos passes Genius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Genius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Genius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Genius defends it.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Genius as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Genius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Genius in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Genius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Genius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Genius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Genius has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Genius pushes his legs off easily.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Genius from standing up.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Genius defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genius throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Santos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Genius presses forward with punches and knees until Santos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Santos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stable Genius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stable Genius waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sargeant Cobra (ranked 7957 p4p, 532 weight class) and Chicken Destroyer (ranked 4717 p4p, 453 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sargeant Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer throws a jab when Cobra was well out of range.
Cobra 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.
Some wild striking there from Destroyer.
A head kick misses from Cobra.
Destroyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Cobra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Destroyer throws a sloppy head kick and Cobra moves out of range easily.
A combination from Cobra does no damage.
Cobra staying out of range there.
Cobra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Cobra lands a nice hook to Destroyer's body. Destroyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobra.
A good leg kick by Cobra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer cracks a nice hook into Cobra's ribs.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Cobra blocks the leg kick.
Cobra throwing a counter right hand but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer tries to clinch up but Cobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobra moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Cobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobra moves away.
Cobra blocks a jab.
Destroyer fails with the takedown
and Cobra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobra throws a big shot that misses.
Cobra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
Cobra works Destroyer's body with a nice hook.
Destroyer misses with a hook.
It looked like Cobra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobra scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Destroyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destroyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer jabs at Cobra's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobra.
A quick step to the side and Cobra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobra counters with a low kick, right behind Destroyer 's knee.
Cobra slips a straight right by Destroyer.
Cobra throws a leg kick but Destroyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid body kick from Cobra.
Destroyer moves away from the strike by Cobra.
Destroyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Destroyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cobra is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Destroyer wants to free his trapped foot but Cobra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra trying to control here.
Destroyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobra tries to kick Destroyer off but Destroyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Destroyer lands a nice short elbow.
Destroyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Destroyer throwing shots but Cobra is blocking nicely.
Cobra is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destroyer pulls his head out easily.
Cobra manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra controls Destroyer momentarily but Destroyer frees himself.
Destroyer throwing strikes but missing.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Cobra.
Destroyer landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Destroyer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destroyer defends well.
Cobra is trying to keep Destroyer in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chicken Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Destroyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Cobra avoids the punch easily.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Cobra was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some wild striking there from Destroyer.
A cross from Cobra lands.
Destroyer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobra in the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Destroyer.
Nice jab there from Cobra.
A low kick from Destroyer is predictable there
and Cobra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cobra's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobra pulls Destroyer in close to prevent any damage.
Cobra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Cobra is trying to control the position but Destroyer postures up.
Cobra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Destroyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobra 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.
Destroyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cobra defends well.
Destroyer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
Cobra wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Destroyer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cobra stacks Destroyer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cobra!
Destroyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cobra is keen to just control but Destroyer is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking for submissions off his back.
Cobra sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cobra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Destroyer!
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.
Cobra is looking to stand but Destroyer has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Chicken Destroyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destroyer prevents Cobra from taking his back.
Cobra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Destroyer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer passes into half guard.
Cobra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Destroyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cobra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Destroyer being controlled here momentarily.
Destroyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chicken Destroyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Cobra saw that one coming.
Destroyer misses with a leg kick
and Cobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Destroyer stalks Cobra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cobra's face. Cobra staggers backwards, shaken.
Destroyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cobra sprawls well initially but Destroyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but Cobra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Destroyer to get the leverage.
Destroyer is keen to just control but Cobra is a slippery customer.
Cobra is trying is best to control the position here.
Cobra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cobra.
Cobra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cobra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destroyer defends well.
Cobra keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Cobra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra controlling from the top position.
Cobra forces his way into half guard.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
Destroyer is looking to get back to full guard here but Cobra has managed to pass to side control instead.
Destroyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cobra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Destroyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cobra tries to advance to mount but Destroyer denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Cobra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobra takes a little break here. Destroyer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cobra decides to stand back up.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer swings for the body but Cobra moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Cobra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer throws a body punch but Cobra moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobra checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Cobra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobra.
Destroyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Destroyer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Destroyer prevents Cobra from getting back to his feet.
Sargeant Cobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Cobra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cobra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destroyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Destroyer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra working a defensive guard here.
Destroyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cobra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Destroyer defends well.
Cobra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Destroyer postures up in Cobra's guard and throws a big left but Cobra blocks it.
Cobra trying to strike off his back.
Destroyer throws an elbow that misses. Cobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Destroyer's guard. Nice move by Cobra!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer looking for a guillotine here but Cobra defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sargeant Cobra.
I think Destroyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicken Destroyer!
Chicken Destroyer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Organic Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 3959 p4p, 406 weight class) and Eye Crap (ranked 3606 p4p, 376 weight class). Danny Greene 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Greene dives in and grabs Crap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crap pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crap! But no joy.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crap tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crap to the ground. Crap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
Greene takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Crap does no damage.
Crap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greene to the mat! Greene manages to get full guard.
Crap wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crap wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Greene's closed guard. He's half up but Greene has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Greene pivots and extends the arm, Crap falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Greene! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Greene!
Danny Greene was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardo Dalisay (ranked 22645 p4p, 211 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 5052 p4p, 168 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bokhchuud's choice of entrance music: ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cardo Dalisay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalisay misses with a straight left.
Bokhchuud throws a counter combo.
Bokhchuud clinches.
Bokhchuud is working for takedown but Dalisay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalisay is looking to control Bokhchuud's arms but Bokhchuud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalisay has his back to the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dalisay has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dalisay throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhchuud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalisay.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dalisay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
Dalisay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bokhchuud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dalisay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dalisay slaps away a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cardo Dalisay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.
And Bokhchuud tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalisay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.
Dalisay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Bokhchuud tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalisay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalisay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalisay lands a jab to the head.
Bokhchuud defending well as Dalisay loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud shoots in and gets a takedown into Dalisay's guard.
Dalisay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bokhchuud puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bokhchuud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Bokhchuud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands strikes from half guard.
Bokhchuud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalisay is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bokhchuud in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bokhchuud connects with a nice short shot to Dalisay's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud controlling his opponent.
Dalisay tries to hold on but Bokhchuud postures up.
The referee warns Dalisay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bokhchuud controlling from the full mount.
Dalisay working to try and regain half guard.
Dalisay is in a horrible position here. Bokhchuud smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalisay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bokhchuud controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dalisay manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dalisay throws a right hand that misses
and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalisay.
Dalisay being controlled against the cage.
Bokhchuud blocking some punches.
Dalisay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalisay has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Dalisay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Dalisay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalisay letting Bokhchuud take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalisay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokhchuud has Dalisay pressed against the cage, preventing Dalisay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bokhchuud turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bokhchuud manages to end up in side control.
Dalisay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bokhchuud just content to control the position.
Bokhchuud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalisay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dalisay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud prevents Dalisay from improving his position.
Bokhchuud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalisay is looking to improve his position.
Dalisay wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Bokhchuud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud prevents Dalisay from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bokhchuud lands a nice short elbow.
Dalisay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalisay tries to get out of the position.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
Bokhchuud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Bokhchuud has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dalisay's face.
Bokhchuud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalisay is trying desperately to improve position.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud content just to control the position here.
Bokhchuud is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bokhchuud staying out of range there.
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bokhchuud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalisay is defending well.
Bokhchuud is working for takedown but Dalisay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Dalisay in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Cardo Dalisay has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cardo Dalisay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khuchtei Bokhchuud.
Dalisay tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud stalling in the clinch.
Dalisay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dalisay misses with an elbow over the top.
Dalisay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalisay has Bokhchuud pushed against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown but Dalisay manages to get underhooks.
Dalisay misses with some punches.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dalisay blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalisay has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Dalisay.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dalisay seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud looking for a takedown.
Dalisay has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dalisay is trying to keep an underhook but Bokhchuud manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dalisay is trying to escape back to his feet but Bokhchuud uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dalisay can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalisay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud controlling the position.
Bokhchuud gets to mount! Dalisay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cardo Dalisay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalisay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bokhchuud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalisay tries to buck Bokhchuud off but he can't manage it.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalisay is trying to stand.
Bokhchuud controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalisay can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bokhchuud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Holey (ranked 5133 p4p, 169 weight class) and Joca Carioca (ranked 4024 p4p, 152 weight class). Joca Carioca will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
130 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joca Carioca!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holey shoots in looking for a takedown but Carioca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carioca keeps the fight on the outside.
Holey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holey tries to clinch but Carioca moves away
and Carioca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holey!
Carioca decides to stand back up. Carioca steps back and let's Holey get back to his feet.
Carioca looks for a takedown but Holey sprawls well.
Carioca has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holey swings for the body but Carioca moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Carioca misses.
Carioca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holey, who protects the arm well.
Holey is trying to get back to his feet.
Carioca tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carioca tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holey struggling a bit here.
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carioca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carioca's guard! Nice work there by Holey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca 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.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holey wants to stand but Carioca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey postures up.
Carioca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carioca is looking for a kimura here.
Carioca maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Carioca has cracked it and Holey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Carioca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joca Carioca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dunlop (ranked 4141 p4p, 470 weight class) and Dukey Tots (ranked 1775 p4p, 259 weight class). The key to victory for Mick Dunlop has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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218 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dukey Tots!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tots closes the distance and pushes Dunlop back into the cage.
Dunlop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunlop cracks Tots with an open hand slap.
Tots checks a leg kick nicely.
And Tots tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunlop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dunlop stuffs the takedown.
Tots has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dunlop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunlop scores with a body shot.
Tots shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dunlop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunlop tries to sprawl but Tots drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tots wants to pass the guard but Dunlop is defending well.
Dunlop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunlop tries to get out of the position.
Tots is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tots lands a nice short elbow.
Dunlop is staying active underneath Tots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dunlop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunlop is looking for a sweep. Tots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tots seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dunlop is refusing to be controlled, as Tots sits in half guard.
Dunlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tots on the ground.
Tots is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunlop is just riding it out for now. Tots eventually gives up the hold.
Dunlop has hold of Tots's hands but Tots slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dunlop tries to get to full guard but Tots has control of the leg.
Dunlop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tots.
Tots is nestled in close to Dunlop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tots is looking to advance position but Dunlop won't allow it.
Tots not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tots 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.
Tots lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tots is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dunlop!
The referee warns Dunlop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tots lands a big elbow.
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!
Tots looking to finish Dunlop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dunlop!
It looks like Mick Dunlop has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tots tries to control but Dunlop wriggling away.
Dunlop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunlop tries to hold on but Tots postures up.
Tots goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dunlop turns into him and now he's in Tots's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Dunlop from controlling successfully.
Tots wants to sweep here but Dunlop controlling him for the moment.
Dunlop trying to control the position from guard on top but Tots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop lands a couple of digs.
Dunlop looking to pass the guard.
Dunlop is sitting in close to Tots's body. Tots has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dunlop is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dunlop is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tots.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dukey Tots!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Phaneuf (ranked 2599 p4p, 344 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 2838 p4p, 367 weight class). Gamzatov has chosen Entrance Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
219 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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22
203 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf has managed to clinch.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamzatov's elbow.
Phaneuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phaneuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamzatov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
Gamzatov pulls guard effortlessly.
Phaneuf controlling from the top position.
Gamzatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Phaneuf is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Phaneuf trying to control but Gamzatov postures up.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but Phaneuf defending well.
Phaneuf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phaneuf tries to get out of the position.
Phaneuf wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phaneuf is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gamzatov is pressing down on Phaneuf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phaneuf is holding on for now.
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Phaneuf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phaneuf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Phaneuf is a slippery customer.
Phaneuf tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phaneuf is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Phaneuf is holding on to half guard well.
Phaneuf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phaneuf defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phaneuf defends it well.
Phaneuf is pressing down on Gamzatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Phaneuf is retaining full guard.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Phaneuf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Phaneuf blocks nicely.
Phaneuf is pulling down on Gamzatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Gamzatov, at least for the moment.
Gamzatov is looking to pass into half guard but Phaneuf pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Phaneuf is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamzatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Phaneuf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamzatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phaneuf is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phaneuf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Phaneuf shows good takedown defense.
Phaneuf pushes Gamzatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamzatov's elbow.
Phaneuf misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Phaneuf.
Gamzatov blocking some punches.
Gamzatov lands a takedown into guard.
Gamzatov landing with the ground and pound.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Phaneuf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phaneuf controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamzatov is one step ahead there.
Phaneuf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaneuf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamzatov.
Gamzatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phaneuf has control of Gamzatov's left arm, preventing Gamzatov from doing any damage.
Phaneuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov trying to control but Phaneuf is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phaneuf keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phaneuf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phaneuf looking for a sweep. Not yet Phaneuf, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gamzatov advances position into side control!
Phaneuf is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.
Gamzatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Phaneuf is defending well.
Phaneuf tries to improve position but can't.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov is working Phaneuf over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamzatov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gamzatov working the body and head with strikes.
Gamzatov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Phaneuf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phaneuf is avoiding damage well.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phaneuf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phaneuf controls the position for a moment.
Gamzatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gamzatov is working to tighten his grip on Phaneuf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Phaneuf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gamzatov is really squeezing tight and eventually Phaneuf passes out! Gamzatov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A relieved looking Gamzat Gamzatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Trambai (ranked 1542 p4p, 229 weight class) and Aguta Grizzly (ranked 5741 p4p, 555 weight class). Sambo Trambai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aguta Grizzly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Trambai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aguta Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Grizzly moves out of range easily.
And Grizzly responds with a good body kick, but Trambai manages to step out the way in time.
Grizzly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trambai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trambai clobbers Grizzly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trambai gets tackled into the cage by Grizzly. Grizzly maintains the clinch.
Grizzly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trambai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trambai struggles to land a body shot inside as Grizzly controls his hands.
Grizzly prevents a body shot from Trambai.
Trambai misses with the head strike.
Trambai swings wildly with an uppercut but Grizzly uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai misses with the head strike.
Grizzly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trambai's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Trambai.
Trambai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trambai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trambai works on Grizzly's body with a couple of short punches.
Grizzly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai struggles to land a body shot inside as Grizzly controls his hands.
Trambai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trambai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trambai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grizzly jumps guard but Trambai stands there with Grizzly around his waist. Grizzly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grizzly takes a shot to the head.
Trambai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grizzly's elbow.
Good body shot from Grizzly.
Grizzly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Trambai.
Nice body punch from Trambai.
Grizzly misses with the head strike.
Grizzly prevents a body shot from Trambai.
Grizzly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trambai blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trambai.
Grizzly throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Trambai fails to land.
Trambai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grizzly is working Trambai over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trambai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grizzly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grizzly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trambai throws a push kick but Grizzly slaps the foot to one side.
Trambai throws a looping overhand right but Grizzly ducks down to avoid it.
Trambai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Trambai - just one landing.
Grizzly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trambai counters with a nice uppercut.
Grizzly shoots in for a double leg but Trambai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trambai throwing a counter right hand but Grizzly manages to avoid it.
Trambai just misses with a punch to the body.
Grizzly tries a low kick but Trambai avoids it.
Trambai misses with a hook
and Grizzly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Trambai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trambai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grizzly.
It looks like Aguta Grizzly has been cut.
Grizzly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trambai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trambai drops Grizzly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grizzly looks back up at him and smiles so Trambai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grizzly is rocked!
Trambai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grizzly is still on wobbly legs! Can Trambai finish him?
Trambai moves out of range as Grizzly strikes.
Grizzly seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trambai looks to land a right hand but Grizzly moved out of range.
Grizzly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grizzly gets a clinch.
Grizzly lands with a left to the head.
Trambai swings wildly with an uppercut but Grizzly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grizzly lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trambai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trambai throws a punch but it's blocked by Grizzly.
Trambai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grizzly breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Grizzly does it's job there.
Oooooh!!! Trambai has knocked Grizzly down with a huge combo! Trambai steps away and waves a wobbly Grizzly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grizzly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trambai sends Grizzly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Trambai is motioning to the referee to let Grizzly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Trambai steps in with a hook that catches Grizzly right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Trambai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Grizzly looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Trambai!
After winning the bout, Sambo Trambai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1162 p4p, 151 weight class) and Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 2143 p4p, 243 weight class). Mikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide. Machiavelli RestInPiece will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - RestInPiece circles away.
RestInPiece ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RestInPiece thinks about the counter body kick.
RestInPiece takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
RestInPiece uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikkonen.
RestInPiece takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
RestInPiece throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikkonen scores with a hook.
RestInPiece uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikkonen.
RestInPiece throws a head kick that misses.
RestInPiece takes a swing at Mikkonen's ribcage but misses.
RestInPiece ducks under a wild hook from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen connects with a body shot.
RestInPiece swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
RestInPiece tries to move into range but Mikkonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
RestInPiece dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Mikkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece misses with a punch to the body.
Mikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. RestInPiece gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen tries to throw a body punch but RestInPiece avoids it by throwing Mikkonen back against the cage.
Mikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikkonen is pushing RestInPiece up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for RestInPiece.
Mikkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on RestInPiece - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RestInPiece lands with a cross.
RestInPiece ducks under a wild hook from Mikkonen.
Manu Mikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikkonen.
RestInPiece blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen blocks a head kick by RestInPiece.
Mikkonen avoids the head kick by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mikkonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikkonen throws the left hand but RestInPiece avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Mikkonen misses.
Mikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikkonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
RestInPiece on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mikkonen looks to land a right hand but RestInPiece moved out of range.
RestInPiece blocks a jab.
RestInPiece tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikkonen throws a looping overhand right but RestInPiece ducks down to avoid it.
RestInPiece cracks Mikkonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikkonen lands a jab.
Mikkonen throws a right hand that misses
and RestInPiece counters with a straight right hand.
Mikkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from RestInPiece.
Mikkonen staying out of range there.
Mikkonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but RestInPiece is out of range and Mikkonen settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece lands a right hook to the body.
RestInPiece takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikkonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
RestInPiece scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Mikkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
RestInPiece and Mikkonen are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. RestInPiece throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Mikkonen into next week! Ooooh that was huge! RestInPiece knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Machiavelli RestInPiece!
Machiavelli RestInPiece very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Manu Mikkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'What the Fuck was that shit!?! I'm coming back and I will destroy all! Get that fucking mic out of my face!'.
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