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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Lazzez (ranked 3495 p4p, 364 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 2221 p4p, 252 weight class). Zavurov has chosen DMX - The Rain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahmad Lazzez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazzez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lazzez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lazzez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazzez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zavurov lands a jab.
Zavurov connects with a body shot.
Lazzez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lazzez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzez fails with the takedown
and Zavurov counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzez.
Zavurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zavurov lands with a straight right. Lazzez didn't see that one coming.
Zavurov blocks a head kick by Lazzez.
Zavurov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavurov.
Lazzez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lazzez gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zavurov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Zavurov!
During a confident post fight interview, Shamil Zavurov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 3790 p4p, 392 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 3000 p4p, 344 weight class). Lopette has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 34 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lopette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopette tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopette manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Lopette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopette pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopette circles away.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lopette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopette scores with a leg kick.
Lopette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Lopette.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopette is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Lopette circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopette unleashes a big counter combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopette tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopette gets caught napping as Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Lopette manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopette holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopette managing to control the position.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Lopette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Lopette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopette manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Lopette's guard.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopette is pulling down on Dos Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Dos Santos, at least for the moment.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Lopette keeps moving.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Lopette.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopette wants to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch position.
Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopette's guard.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopette controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Lopette is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopette looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopette throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopette working some strikes from top position.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
Lopette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Lopette from controlling successfully.
Lopette stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopette distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopette.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos controls Lopette momentarily but Lopette frees himself.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopette scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopette trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bornas Lopette 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. This is the final round!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Lopette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Lopette counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Lopette.
Bornas Lopette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Lopette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopette!
Lopette throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Lopette is quick to defend against it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Lopette.
Lopette closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bornas Lopette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopette connects with a nice looking jab.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Lopette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopette thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Lopette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Lopette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopette continues to drive forward.
Lopette stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Lopette scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Lopette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Lopette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Lopette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopette has picked Dos Santos up - he's going for a ride! Lopette dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopette 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Deadly (ranked 2369 p4p, 249 weight class) and Blunt Force (ranked 24288 p4p, 455 weight class). Deadly comes to the cage accompanied by Bayou. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Deadly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blunt Force!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deadly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deadly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deadly misses with a hook.
Force shapes to counter with a head kick.
Force misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Deadly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Force tries to clinch but Deadly moves away
and Deadly counters with a right hand to the body.
Force lands a head kick!
Blunt Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Deadly lands with a nice body punch.
Deadly lands a nice hook to Force's body. Force takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Force looks winded!
Deadly lands a big uppercut and Force crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Force looks OK. Deadly waves Force back to his feet!
It looks like Blunt Force has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force defending well as Deadly loads up on a big left hand.
Force tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deadly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deadly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Deadly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Force.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Force 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.
Force tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deadly is able to avoid easily.
Deadly just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Force misses
and Deadly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Force throws an off balance right hand
and Deadly counters with a nice right hand that sends Force toppling to the canvas! Force scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Deadly finish him?!
Force takes one on the button.
Force is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force throws a series of punches but Deadly moves out of range.
Force swings for the body but Deadly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Deadly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Force fails with an attempt to clinch.
Force fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deadly, pushing him back against the cage.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deadly.
Deadly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Force's efforts to push away.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadly scores with a hook to the body.
Deadly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deadly digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Deadly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deadly is working Force over against the cage.
Deadly lands an uppercut.
Deadly is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deadly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deadly connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Force out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
In his post fight interview, Ron Deadly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 2025 p4p, 249 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 4494 p4p, 439 weight class). Ortaga comes to the cage accompanied by Mexican Rap. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Ortaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Mamba misses with an uppercut.
Ortaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamba.
Mamba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortaga connects with a body shot that sends Mamba's belly button to the back.
Mamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamba throws a hook but Ortaga avoids it easily.
Ortaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamba. Mamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ortaga misses its intended target.
Mamba swings widly with a right hand
and Ortaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortaga throws a low kick but Mamba avoids it.
Mamba looks to land a right hand but Ortaga moved out of range.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba tries to sprawl but Ortaga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortaga prevents Mamba from improving his position.
Ortaga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga'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.
Ortaga is looking to advance position but Mamba won't allow it.
Mamba wants to improve his position but Ortaga is controlling well.
Ortaga controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortaga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Ortaga lunges at Mamba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamba's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortaga lands a jab to Mamba's midsection.
Mamba ducks right into an uppercut from Ortaga.
Mamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortaga digs a good hook to Mamba's body.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Mamba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamba connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mamba.
Ortaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamba backs up against the cage.
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortaga throws a big shot that misses.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Mamba avoids it well.
Mamba slips a jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga staying out of range there.
Mamba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Mamba throws the left hand but Ortaga avoids the punch easily.
Mamba lands a head shot.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamba under the eye.
Mamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamba at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamba cracks Ortaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Mamba misses.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Mamba misses with an uppercut. Ortaga saw that one coming.
Ortaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortaga lands a jab to the nose.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamba has time to react.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mamba's body. Mamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortaga throws a shot from downtown. Mamba moves away and avoids it.
Ortaga jabs Mamba right on the nose. Mamba blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortaga. That snapped Mamba's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamba. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ortaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamba.
Mamba moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a hook.
Mamba misses with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ortaga throws a jab when Mamba was well out of range.
Ortaga tries for a takedown but Mamba circles away easily
letting Mamba counter with a right hand.
Ortaga throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortaga scores with a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Mamba pushes Ortaga off and gets back to his feet.
Ortaga looks to land a combination. Mamba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamba scrambles back to his feet.
Ortaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamba tries to score with a low kick but Ortaga moves his leg out of the way.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamba with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
Mamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Mamba throws a hook but Ortaga blocks it.
Mamba throws a leg kick but Ortaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Mamba throws out a counter right but Ortaga avoids it with no problem.
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
A little feinted left hand from Ortaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortaga scores with a punch to the head.
Mamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamba. That snapped Ortaga's head back.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Ortaga.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamba looks to land a body kick but Ortaga moved away.
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on Ortaga's shoulder, as Ortaga tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga takes a swing at Mamba's ribcage but misses.
Mamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a low kick.
Ortaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Mamba misses with a body punch
and Ortaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortaga clobbers Mamba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortaga checks a low kick from Mamba.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortaga misses the target.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamba throws a jab when Ortaga was well out of range.
Mamba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortaga.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamba can do to turn this around?
Mamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga looks to throw the jab but Mamba is out of range.
Mamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamba.
Ortaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Ortaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Ortaga moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Mamba's ribs.
Ortaga throws a low kick but Mamba avoids it.
Ortaga scores with the left hand. Mamba knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Mamba moves out of range.
A nice side step and Mamba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamba.
Mamba slips a jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Ortaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamba.
Ortaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamba throws a looping overhand right but Ortaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ortaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba misses with a few strikes there.
Ortaga jabs at Mamba's body.
Nice body punch from Mamba.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamba throws out the jab.
Ortaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamba misses with the combination.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Ortaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamba.
Ortaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamba throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ortaga throws a nice looking combination but Mamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamba misses the target.
As Mamba backs away, Ortaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Ortaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mamba moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamba.
Ortaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvaro Ortaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mamba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
Ortaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortaga momentarily.
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Ortaga slips the punch.
Mamba misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortaga misses the target.
Mamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortaga.
Mamba throws a big shot that misses.
Mamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands with a shot to the body.
Mamba misses with a body kick.
Mamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Mamba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ortaga!
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamba slips under a jab.
Mamba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ortaga takes a step back to recover.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamba.
A left lands for Ortaga.
Ortaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Ortaga does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortaga lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamba.
Ortaga scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mamba.
Ortaga checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ortaga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamba manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ortaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ortaga lands a head shot.
Mamba throws a body kick that misses.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
Mamba walks into a jab.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Ortaga moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortaga scores with a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Mamba being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga stands and steps away. Mamba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Ortaga connects with a jab.
Ortaga staying out of range there.
Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamba.
Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga scores with a nice right hand.
Ortaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Mamba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamba missing with a left hand there. Ortaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Ortaga lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Mamba.
Mamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Ortaga there.
A big right from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamba fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortaga in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
A very excited looking Alvaro Ortaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 1811 p4p, 211 weight class) and Oscar Larraza (ranked 2172 p4p, 249 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. Nomor Gai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Larraza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larraza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Larraza misses with a hook
and Gai counters with a one-two to the body.
Larraza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Larraza really felt that one!
Gai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larraza backs up against the cage.
Oscar Larraza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gai blocks a jab.
Larraza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larraza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larraza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larraza misses with a shot to the body
and Gai counters with a left and a right that stings Larraza.
Larraza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gai.
Gai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larraza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larraza fails to pull guard.
Nomor Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Larraza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larraza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gai prevents it.
Larraza looks winded!
Larraza fails to pull guard.
Larraza is trying to pull guard but Gai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larraza's head.
Gai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Larraza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gai is working Larraza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Larraza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gai controls the pace.
Gai landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gai continues to stall.
Larraza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gai is one step ahead there.
Gai throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gai controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai chips away with some ground and pound.
Gai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Larraza looking for a sweep. Not yet Larraza, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Gai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larraza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Gai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gai advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai working the head with strikes.
Larraza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gai connects with a decent elbow.
Gai cracks Larraza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Larraza down.
Gai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gai advances to full mount.
Larraza working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai 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.
Larraza goes for a double leg but Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gai continues to drive forward.
Gai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larraza eats them both and turns towards Gai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Larraza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Larraza is rocked!
Gai lands with a right that hurts Larraza. Larraza looks to clinch but Gai throws a short knee that drops Larraza. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nomor Gai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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