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UnderGround FC 27 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Margy (ranked 24816 p4p, 186 weight class) and Total Badass (ranked 6242 p4p, 158 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Margy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Total Badass!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margy pushes Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Badass is looking to take this one to the mat.
Margy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Margy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Margy wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Margy working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass regains half guard.
Margy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Badass is looking to improve his position but Margy isn't that keen on the idea.
Badass taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Badass trying to move into half guard but instead Margy has managed to sweep!
Badass is looking for a triangle here but Margy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Badass is trying to improve his position.
Badass is trying to control Margy's posture but Margy avoids it.
Badass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Margy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Margy in side control, throwing shots but Badass defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Badass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Badass stands up out of the half guard.
Badass has his takedown stuffed
and Margy moves into the clinch.
Margy avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Badass clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Margy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badass on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margy controlling from the back.
Badass is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Margy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Margy takes the fight into the clinch.
Margy gets control of Badass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Margy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Badass stands and throws Margy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badass working away.
Badass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Badass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Margy tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass swings around for an armbar but Margy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Badass's guard.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Margy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margy wants to stand but Badass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Margy won't allow Badass to sweep him here.
Badass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Margy has his hands clasped together but Badass extends and breaks Margy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Badass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Total Badass!
An out of breath Total Badass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Hornaday (ranked 3336 p4p, 362 weight class) and Patrick MacDonald (ranked 4527 p4p, 442 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremiah Hornaday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacDonald.
Hornaday looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
MacDonald slips a jab and a cross from Hornaday.
MacDonald looks to land a combination but Hornaday avoids it well.
As MacDonald looks to move away, Hornaday throws a big counter combo but MacDonald just gets out of the way.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hornaday misses with a combination
letting MacDonald counter with a right hand.
MacDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hornaday in his tracks.
Hornaday moves into the clinch.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornaday won't allow it.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Hornaday off the cage and back into range.
Jeremiah Hornaday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hornaday's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hornaday is keeping the position for now.
MacDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hornaday's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornaday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacDonald trying to control but Hornaday is working from the bottom.
Hornaday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornaday tries to get out of the position.
MacDonald advances to half guard.
MacDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Hornaday is working from the bottom.
MacDonald content to control rather than advance.
MacDonald 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.
Hornaday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacDonald on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDonald gets tackled into the cage by Hornaday. Hornaday maintains the clinch.
Hornaday jumps guard but MacDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hornaday drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornaday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hornaday's head.
Jeremiah Hornaday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornaday throws a combination that misses
and MacDonald counters with a head kick that drops Hornaday to the mat! Hornaday scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hornaday is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornaday shoots and misses
and MacDonald rattles Hornaday with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hornaday tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. MacDonald dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hornaday stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Thompson (ranked 2974 p4p, 311 weight class) and Andrew Balderas (ranked 3397 p4p, 347 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Balderas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Balderas backing up. Balderas nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balderas back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balderas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Balderas misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balderas throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Balderas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Balderas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Balderas.
As Balderas looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Balderas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Balderas.
Balderas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Balderas moves out of range.
Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Balderas throws a combination that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Balderas cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balderas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas.
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!
Balderas throws a combination that misses
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balderas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Balderas.
Balderas takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Balderas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balderas throws an off balance right hand
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Balderas swinging wildly here.
Balderas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balderas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Balderas tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balderas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Balderas throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balderas lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Balderas misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson jabs Balderas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balderas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Balderas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balderas.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balderas throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balderas dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balderas misses with a combination
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryan Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Bryan Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balderas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balderas doesn't seem phased though.
Balderas misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balderas misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Balderas misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balderas backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Balderas's head back.
Balderas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balderas scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balderas can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balderas tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balderas.
Thompson sizes up Balderas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balderas avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Balderas throws a combination that misses
and Balderas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balderas misses with an uppercut.
Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Thompson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Sloppy strikes from Balderas. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balderas's head.
Balderas slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Balderas misses with a body shot
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balderas lands a two punch combo.
Balderas misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Balderas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balderas thinking.
Balderas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
As Thompson backs off Balderas throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Balderas throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Balderas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Balderas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Balderas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balderas throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balderas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balderas scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balderas throws a big shot that misses.
Balderas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Thompson feints a jab promting Balderas to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balderas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Balderas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thompson has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balderas misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balderas misses the shot to the body.
Andrew Balderas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Balderas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Thompson!
A very excited looking Bryan Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 3259 p4p, 328 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 2669 p4p, 291 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pushes Boss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boss prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Boss.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boss up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jackson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Boss trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson works on Boss's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boss swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Boss is looking to control Jackson 's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boss has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boss.
Jackson has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Boss letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boss tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Boss breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Boss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Boss.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Boss misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson trying to stall but Boss improves his position.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Boss back against the cage.
Boss throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Boss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Boss is looking to score with low kicks.
Boss lands a lovely overhand right.
Boss throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Boss only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Boss throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Boss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson 's calf.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson ! But no joy.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boss drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boss misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walter Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boss.
Jackson punishes Boss's body with a nice straight punch.
Boss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a combination. Boss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boss.
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Boss.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boss. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boss. Boss obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Boss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boss slips under a jab.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Boss cracks a nice hook into Jackson 's ribs.
Boss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson 's calf.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson .
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson trying to stall but Boss improves his position.
A short right from Jackson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Jackson 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!
Boss avoids the body shot from Jackson .
Bagel Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson .
Boss throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Boss throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Boss's belly button to the back.
Boss lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson 's head.
Boss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Jackson 's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Boss misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Boss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
Jackson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boss wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Boss blocks a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boss tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Boss back against the cage.
Boss is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boss.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Boss prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson gets a clinch.
A short right from Jackson .
A shot in the inside from Boss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson works on Boss's body with a couple of short punches.
Boss breaks the clinch.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Jackson 's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Jackson .
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Donk. Jackson catches Boss right on the button with a cross.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
A leg kick checked by Jackson .
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Walter Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jackson ! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagel Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Jackson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Lambrucci (ranked 2457 p4p, 292 weight class) and Artyom Dzyuba (ranked 2872 p4p, 334 weight class). The key to victory for Vincenzo Lambrucci has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincenzo Lambrucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artyom Dzyuba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzyuba just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Dzyuba shoots and misses
and Lambrucci counters with a crisp one two that drops Dzyuba! Lambrucci thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dzyuba to his feet! Dzyuba is in big trouble!
Dzyuba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambrucci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambrucci wants it to stay on the feet.
Lambrucci throws a big counter combination but Dzyuba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lambrucci lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dzyuba can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lambrucci and Dzyuba drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lambrucci.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Lambrucci!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akaro Horiguchi (ranked 2412 p4p, 258 weight class) and Rodger Bell (ranked 2480 p4p, 265 weight class). Horiguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Girl From The North Country. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 Sydney, Akaro Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodger Bell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horiguchi moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Bell trying to stall but Horiguchi improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horiguchi. Horiguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bell misses with a kick to the body.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Horiguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horiguchi pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Horiguchi digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bell looks winded!
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head.
Bell is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Horiguchi finish him?
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi dips a shoulder and cracks Bell with a mighty uppercut! Bell falls back against the cage and Horiguchi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Horiguchi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akaro Horiguchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Akaro Horiguchi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 1976 p4p, 185 weight class) and Hans Richter (ranked 2435 p4p, 213 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter throws a head kick that misses.
Richter closes the distance and pushes Galeos back into the cage.
Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter throws the left hand but Galeos avoids the punch easily.
Richter misses the shot to the body.
Galeos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richter tries for a takedown but Galeos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galeos just misses with a punch to the body.
Galeos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galeos jabs at Richter's body.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richter.
Galeos is trying to push Richter away but Richter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richter jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galeos defends it easily.
Richter looking for a guillotine here but Galeos defends easily.
Galeos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richter on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galeos stopping the sweep attempt from Richter.
Richter wants to stand up but Galeos is controlling him.
Richter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richter pushes Galeos off and gets back to his feet.
Richter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richter throws a head kick that misses.
Richter throws a series of punches but Galeos avoids them all with ease.
As Richter looks to move away, Galeos throws a big counter combo but Richter just gets out of the way.
Richter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galeos takes a swing at Richter's ribcage but misses.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Richter avoids nicely.
Richter throws a sloppy head kick
and Galeos counters with a left and a right that stings Richter.
Richter 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.
Sloppy strikes from Galeos. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galeos looks to land a combination. Richter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galeos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richter circles away quickly and effectively.
Richter throws a head kick but Galeos moves out of range.
Galeos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Richter. That snapped Galeos's head back.
Galeos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galeos is trying to break free.
Richter breaks from the clinch.
Galeos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galeos dodges the punch combination from Richter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter misses with a right hand
and Galeos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kristian Galeos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galeos moves out of range as Richter strikes.
Galeos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Richter connects with a nice looking jab.
Richter darts in and clinches Galeos up against the cage.
Richter breaks from the clinch.
Richter closes the distance and pushes Galeos back into the cage.
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter lands with an uppercut that bounces Galeos off the cage and back into range.
Galeos misses with a double jab.
Galeos gets tackled into the cage by Richter. Richter maintains the clinch.
Galeos takes a shot to the head.
Richter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galeos to keep the fight standing.
Richter is looking for a takedown.
Richter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Richter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos wants to stall.
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richter or perhaps it was just good defense by Galeos, which made it look bad.
Kyle Kristian Galeos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Richter.
The crowd cheers as Richter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galeos doesn't seem phased though.
Galeos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galeos scrambles back to his feet.
Richter rushes Galeos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richter breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Galeos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is winning the standup battle so far.
Galeos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richter.
Galeos slips under a jab.
Galeos throwing a counter right hand but Richter manages to avoid it.
Galeos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richter scores with a jab to the head.
Richter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galeos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
Galeos swinging wildly here.
Galeos misses with a wild combination.
Richter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galeos.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Richter avoids them all with ease.
Richter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Richter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter lands a head shot.
That kick from Richter tenderised Galeos's leg. Galeos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Galeos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Galeos moves out of range as Richter strikes.
Richter doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Galeos counter with a right hand.
Richter scores with a decent looking hook.
Richter throws a series of punches but Galeos moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galeos's head.
Galeos misses with a double jab.
Richter shoots in and drives through. Galeos sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galeos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Galeos slips under a jab from Richter.
Richter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richter throws out a counter right but Galeos avoids it with no problem.
Richter throws a body punch but Galeos moves out of range.
Richter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galeos misses with a hook. Richter ducked under it nicely.
Galeos tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galeos tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galeos misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Richter misses.
Galeos misses with a body shot.
Galeos punishes Richter's body with a nice straight punch.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galeos leaves Richter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richter shoots in looking for a takedown. Galeos tries to sprawl out of it but Richter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galeos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galeos is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richter moves into the clinch successfully.
Richter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Richter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hans Richter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galeos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galeos is out of range and Richter settles back down.
Richter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galeos takes one on the button.
Richter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galeos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galeos misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Richter.
Galeos tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Galeos backs off Richter throws a huge counter combo but Galeos manages to avoid it all.
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!
Galeos ducks under a wild hook from Richter.
Richter moves into range and clinches up with Galeos.
Richter gets control of Galeos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Richter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richter wants to stand but Galeos is controlling the position.
Richter working for a triangle but Galeos defends it easily.
Richter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Richter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richter 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 2560 p4p, 221 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 1148 p4p, 125 weight class). Lievremont kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stromae - Papaoutai. Smith has chosen Ordinary Average Guy - Joe Walsh as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvain Lievremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
so Lievremont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Lievremont counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievremont 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.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Lievremont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lievremont from controlling successfully.
Lievremont stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Lievremont drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Lievremont's posture but Lievremont avoids it.
Lievremont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Smith going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lievremont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lievremont trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is not content to let Lievremont control the position.
Lievremont tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Lievremont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lievremont in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sylvain Lievremont!
Sylvain Lievremont thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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FIGHT
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