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RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 21248 p4p, 599 weight class) and Kannissa Kaki (ranked 5021 p4p, 493 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kannissa Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaki throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano 3rd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano 3rd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marciano 3rd tries to buck Kaki off but Kaki is having none of it.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki just content to control the position.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano 3rd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Kaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marciano 3rd holding on.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
Kaki is looking to take a break and control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaki trying to control the action but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.
Kaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marciano 3rd to his feet.
Kaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano 3rd defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Marciano 3rd's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaki swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marciano 3rd throws a right and a left that Kaki avoids nicely.
Kaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaki shoots in and drives through. Marciano 3rd sprawls well.
Marciano 3rd misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano 3rd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marciano 3rd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marciano 3rd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Kaki is trying to pull guard but Marciano 3rd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Kaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaki is able to avoid easily.
Kaki shoots in for a double leg but Marciano 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kaki backs away, Marciano 3rd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marciano 3rd throws a shot to the body.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano 3rd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaki on the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kannissa Kaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaki.
Kaki shoots for a takedown but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Kaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Kaki ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd staying out of range there.
Kaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Kaki is breathing heavily.
Kaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Marciano 3rd's guard.
Kaki trying to control but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marciano 3rd has Kaki pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki throwing strikes from guard but Marciano 3rd blocks nicely.
Kaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Marciano 3rd looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kannissa Kaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano 3rd wants to sweep here but Kaki controlling him for the moment.
Marciano 3rd keeping moving, preventing Kaki from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Kaki's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaki can do to turn this around?
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd thuds a left hand into Kaki's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano 3rd sets himself, and Kaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano 3rd avoids it this time.
Kaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Kaki moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.
Kaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano 3rd with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.
Kaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaki shoots in for a double leg but Marciano 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano 3rd looks to throw the jab but Kaki is out of range.
Marciano 3rd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaki.
Good exchange - Marciano 3rd coming out on top.
Kaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marciano 3rd back to the cage. Kaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaki is rocked!
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Kaki.
Kaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd drops Kaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kaki looks back up at him and smiles so Marciano 3rd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano 3rd finish him?
Marciano 3rd throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kaki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Marciano 3rd stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Marciano 3rd!
A victorious Frank Marciano 3rd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Dheeb (ranked 4446 p4p, 468 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 3729 p4p, 418 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waleed Dheeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Dheeb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dheeb.
OMalley pulls Dheeb in close to prevent any damage.
OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dheeb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
OMalley is pulling down on Dheeb's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dheeb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OMalley's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley seems keen to control Dheeb's posture.
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Dheeb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dheeb is stalling here. OMalley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dheeb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OMalley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
OMalley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dheeb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for OMalley but great work by Dheeb.
Dheeb cracks OMalley with a big elbow.
Dheeb is chipping away with strikes.
Dheeb working the ground and pound but OMalley is defending the strikes.
OMalley wants to control but Dheeb postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dheeb misses with the ground and pound.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom here.
OMalley gets back to half guard.
OMalley tries to kick Dheeb off but Dheeb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dheeb trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
OMalley trying to hold on to Dheeb's head to control him but Dheeb postures up.
Dheeb throwing shots but OMalley is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dheeb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dheeb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is not content to let Dheeb control the position.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Dheeb has control of the leg.
OMalley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dheeb.
Dheeb is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
OMalley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OMalley moves into full guard.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Dheeb from controlling successfully.
OMalley has his hands on Dheeb's head, controlling the position.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dheeb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OMalley as he jumps to the side.
Dheeb closes the distance and clinches up with OMalley, looking for a takedown. Dheeb pushes OMalley against the cage but OMalley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dheeb tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OMalley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dheeb defends it well.
Dheeb tries to sprawl but OMalley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dheeb blocking the ground and pound attempt from OMalley.
OMalley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dheeb sees it coming and defends easily.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dheeb defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dheeb is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Dheeb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OMalley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dheeb wants to get back to his feet but OMalley passes into half guard.
OMalley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dheeb is just riding it out for now. OMalley eventually gives up the hold.
OMalley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dheeb is pressing down on OMalley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OMalley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dheeb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dheeb has escaped and now he's on top!
Dheeb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dheeb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dheeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dheeb trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dheeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dheeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dheeb trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dheeb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
OMalley pulls Dheeb in close to prevent any damage.
OMalley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dheeb keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
OMalley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Dheeb is keeping the position.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Dheeb keeps moving.
Dheeb controlling OMalley's posture.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dheeb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dheeb gets caught flat footed, as OMalley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dheeb is retaining full guard.
OMalley trying to control but Dheeb is working from the bottom.
OMalley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dheeb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OMalley 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.
Dheeb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley slips nicely into half guard.
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OMalley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dheeb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OMalley tries to score with some ground and pound. Dheeb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
OMalley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
OMalley working the ground and pound but Dheeb is defending the strikes.
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dheeb, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dheeb looks calm but he's in trouble here. OMalley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dheeb is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! OMalley lets go of the hold and Dheeb can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
Conor OMalley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Waleed Dheeb was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing this fight aint the end of my career. i have put lot of effort in this org and i would like to thank Jon Denker and his Assistant Justin Lafero for the oppotunity for me to be a fighter in EFL ORG. they are the greatest managers ever seen. Congrats Hsing for title win and Thanks to al my fans'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Astro Traveller (ranked 2416 p4p, 150 weight class) and Santiago Bizihwaeile (ranked 1613 p4p, 108 weight class). Traveller comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Bizihwaeile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Been Had . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Santiago Bizihwaeile enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Santiago Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Good exchange - Traveller coming out on top.
Bizihwaeile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Traveller's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Traveller.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Traveller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller misses with a two punch combination.
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaeile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Traveller misses.
Traveller moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizihwaeile misses with the combination.
Traveller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bizihwaeile's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bizihwaeile!
Bizihwaeile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traveller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Traveller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaeile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaeile cracks Traveller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traveller lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Bizihwaeile darts in trying to clinch
and Traveller counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traveller cracks the inside of Bizihwaeile's front leg.
Traveller throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Traveller scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Traveller - that will leave a mark!
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traveller.
Traveller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Traveller needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaeile had a free shot at his head there.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Traveller.
Traveller blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the body
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Traveller circles away.
Bizihwaeile throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Traveller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Traveller.
Traveller connects with a jab.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Traveller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bizihwaeile falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bizihwaeile was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Astro Traveller!
Astro Traveller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 1306 p4p, 173 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 1612 p4p, 205 weight class). Curry's entrance music is Metallica - Enter Sandman. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuragomidova unleashes a big counter combination but Curry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Curry digs a good body shot into Nuragomidova's ribs.
Nuragomidova shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuragomidova throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curry was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Curry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curry passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Curry is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova pushes Curry off looking to stand but Curry dives back in and keeps control.
Nuragomidova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curry is working away from the top position though.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curry manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuragomidova tries to reverse the position but Curry maintains control.
Nuragomidova is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Curry controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry avoids the attempt from Nuragomidova to control.
Nuragomidova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curry blocks Nuragomidova's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nuragomidova can't escape the position.
Nuragomidova is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Curry content just to control the position here.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position but Curry isn't that keen on the idea.
Curry controlling his opponent.
Nuragomidova swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova tries to lock up and control but Curry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curry content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steph Curry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Curry.
Curry lunges at Nuragomidova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nuragomidova's hand.
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Nuragomidova tries to counter it with a takedown but Curry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuragomidova up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curry after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuragomidova can't get the takedown.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuragomidova.
Curry lands an uppercut.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova blocking some punches.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Nuragomidova lands an uppercut.
Curry lands a left hand.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuragomidova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Curry taking a breather.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Curry lands a jab to Nuragomidova's midsection.
Curry slips a jab and a cross from Nuragomidova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with a looping right.
Nuragomidova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curry with a body shot.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Nuragomidova now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Curry.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuragomidova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuragomidova can do to turn this around?
Nuragomidova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curry's waist but Curry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuragomidova off to one side.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuragomidova throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Nuragomidova.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry is pawing at Nuragomidova, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Nuragomidova's nose. Nuragomidova is badly hurt! Curry pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Nuragomidova tries desperately to hold on but Curry is relentless in his assault! As Nuragomidova receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Curry away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 2444 p4p, 285 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 1545 p4p, 197 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Turbitt's choice of entrance music: Tell Me Ma. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer clobbers Turbitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slayer misses with a right hand
and Turbitt counters with a good low kick that Slayer was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Turbitt.
Turbitt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slayer scores with a nice head shot.
Slayer cracks Turbitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slayer staying out of range there.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Turbitt.
Turbitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turbitt lands with a hook. Slayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turbitt blocks a jab.
Turbitt unleashes a big counter combination but Slayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turbitt's coach down at Lads Lash Banter Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turbitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turbitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayer swinging wildly here.
Slayer misses with a shot to the body
and Turbitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turbitt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slayer back to the cage. Turbitt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer moves in looking to clinch but Turbitt pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Turbitt misses.
Slayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slayer looks to throw the jab but Turbitt is out of range.
Slayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Turbitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slayer thinking.
Turbitt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slayer misses with a body shot.
Slayer lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayer misses with a straight left.
Slayer backing away here, and Turbitt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slayer misses with a hook.
Slayer misses with a straight left.
Slayer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turbitt to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer misses with a double jab
and Turbitt counters with a nice leg kick.
Slayer misses the jab.
Turbitt scores with a head kick. Slayer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turbitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turbitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Turbitt.
Turbitt throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.
Turbitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turbitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turbitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Turbitt's head.
Turbitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turbitt on his heels. He'll look to pass Turbitt's guard now, I'm sure.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turbitt is keeping the position for now.
Slayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turbitt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turbitt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turbitt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turbitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer tries to bench press Turbitt off him but Turbitt keeps the position.
Slayer taking a bit of punishment here - Turbitt scoring with strikes.
Slayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turbitt is trying to get an arm triangle but Slayer is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt happy to just control the position for now.
Slayer is trying to improve his position.
Slayer is working hard here to advance position.
Slayer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Turbitt in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turbitt is working for a submission of some sort.
Slayer has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Turbitt. Oh but Slayer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Turbitt goes limp - he's gone! Slayer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fiaschi (ranked 2058 p4p, 248 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 729 p4p, 102 weight class). Fiaschi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Khadan has chosen Khoomii as his entrance music. Odchigin Khadan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fiaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiaschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fiaschi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khadan.
Fiaschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Khadan catches Fiaschi right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Fiaschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan lands a jab.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Khadan moves away
and Khadan counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khadan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiaschi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Fiaschi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khadan tries to work over Fiaschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khadan controlling the action here.
Khadan is looking for a kimura but Fiaschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadan to get the leverage.
Khadan content to control rather than advance.
Khadan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to pass the guard but Fiaschi defending well.
Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiaschi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khadan is working away from the top position though.
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back.
Khadan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khadan is keen to just control but Fiaschi is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khadan is taking a breather. Fiaschi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan connects with a looping right hand.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiaschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan lands a jab to the nose.
Fiaschi slips under a jab.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Fiaschi's body.
Khadan looks to throw the jab but Fiaschi is out of range.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiaschi at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiaschi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiaschi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
Fiaschi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khadan avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Khadan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Fiaschi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khadan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khadan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan is stalling in the full guard.
Fiaschi 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.
Odchigin Khadan 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.
Fiaschi moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Fiaschi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khadan's waist but Khadan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiaschi off to one side.
Khadan with a jab.
Fiaschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Khadan circles away.
Khadan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiaschi.
Khadan scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Fiaschi with that takedown attempt.
Khadan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiaschi. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Fiaschi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khadan lands with a hook. Fiaschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khadan darts in and clinches Fiaschi up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khadan pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan cracks Fiaschi with a nice body shot.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiaschi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What can Fiaschi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khadan not allowing Fiaschi to control his hands.
Khadan has got his arm under Fiaschi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiaschi has spun round into Khadan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Khadan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi 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.
Fiaschi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khadan dives on top into guard.
Khadan passes into half guard.
Khadan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiaschi has hold of Khadan's hands but Khadan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fiaschi is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Fiaschi won't allow it.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Fiaschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan trying to mount his opponent but Fiaschi defends it.
Khadan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaschi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khadan is controlling the pace.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Fiaschi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Fiaschi rushes Khadan and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Fiaschi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan trying to stall but Fiaschi improves his position.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiaschi misses the jab.
Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Fiaschi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiaschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiaschi.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiaschi momentarily.
Khadan clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi is rocked!
Khadan works on Fiaschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Fiaschi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadan walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiaschi doesn't seem bothered though.
Khadan lands with a nice body punch.
Khadan has Fiaschi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
Khadan is leaning against Fiaschi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fiaschi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khadan is unloading with more strikes now! Fiaschi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odchigin Khadan!
A victorious Odchigin Khadan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Brandon (ranked 1752 p4p, 228 weight class) and Count Von Reichammer (ranked 1089 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Von Reichammer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Von Reichammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good shot there by Von Reichammer.
Brandon works Von Reichammer's body with a nice hook.
Brandon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Reichammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Reichammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandon throws a looping overhand right but Von Reichammer ducks down to avoid it.
Von Reichammer ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Brandon throws a nice looking combination but Von Reichammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Reichammer punishes Brandon's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Reichammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Reichammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brandon 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.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandon throws a hook but Von Reichammer blocks it.
Von Reichammer throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Von Reichammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandon.
Von Reichammer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
Count Von Reichammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reichammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Reichammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Reichammer lands a jab to Brandon's midsection.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Reichammer misses the target.
Von Reichammer misses with a straight left.
Von Reichammer misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Brandon. Those never looked like landing.
Von Reichammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Reichammer slips a straight right by Brandon.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Von Reichammer is out of range.
As Brandon backs off Von Reichammer throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Von Reichammer misses.
Brandon tries to work over Von Reichammer's front leg with a kick but Von Reichammer checks it.
Von Reichammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Reichammer tries to move into range but Brandon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandon lands a head kick!
Brandon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer misses with a straight left.
Von Reichammer throws out a powerful jab.
Brandon throws a body punch but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
Brandon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandon misses with a wild body shot.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Von Reichammer thuds his right hand into Brandon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Von Reichammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Brandon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Reichammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
Von Reichammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Jab by Brandon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer blocks the body kick.
Von Reichammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Reichammer avoids the body shot from Brandon.
Von Reichammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandon moves out of range as Von Reichammer strikes.
Brandon lands the left hand.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy right hand but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandon misses the target.
Brandon misses with a body shot.
Brandon swings widly with a right hand
and Von Reichammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandon throws out a powerful jab.
Brandon misses with a hook to the body
and Von Reichammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brandon! Von Reichammer lets Brandon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brandon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Reichammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon tries to bum rush Von Reichammer with a series of wild strikes but Von Reichammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Reichammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandon ducks under a wild hook from Von Reichammer.
Brandon lands a head shot.
Brandon with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Von Reichammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Reichammer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brandon to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandon misses the jab.
Von Reichammer slips under a jab from Brandon.
Brandon looks to land a left hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range nicely.
Von Reichammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Reichammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandon 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.
Von Reichammer looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.
Brandon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Von Reichammer misses.
Nice defenses there by Brandon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Reichammer throws a looping overhand right but Brandon ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Von Reichammer misses.
Von Reichammer works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Von Reichammer. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Von Reichammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Reichammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Reichammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
Von Reichammer ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Brandon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Reichammer slips a jab from Brandon.
Brandon lands with a nice combination. Von Reichammer backs away looking to recover.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Von Reichammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Reichammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandon with a body shot.
Von Reichammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Reichammer.
Nice body punch from Brandon.
Von Reichammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Reichammer slips under a jab.
Von Reichammer looks to land a combination but Brandon avoids it well.
Von Reichammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandon to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Reichammer scores with a jab.
Von Reichammer scores with a nice head shot.
Brandon is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Reichammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Von Reichammer moves out of range.
Count Von Reichammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Reichammer misses the shot to the body.
Brandon dodges the punch combination from Von Reichammer.
Brandon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Reichammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon looks to land a left hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range nicely.
Von Reichammer slips a jab from Brandon.
Brandon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Reichammer throws a hook to the side of Brandon's head but Brandon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Reichammer checks a leg kick.
Von Reichammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Reichammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandon.
Von Reichammer throws a nice looking combination but Brandon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Brandon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Von Reichammer avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Reichammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Reichammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Reichammer swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brandon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brandon throws a leg kick but Von Reichammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Reichammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandon.
Brandon lands a head shot.
Von Reichammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandon connects with a single shot there.
Von Reichammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Reichammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Reichammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
Von Reichammer ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandon!
A swing and a miss from Brandon.
Von Reichammer loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Reichammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Reichammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Reichammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Reichammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandon.
Brandon lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Reichammer off the cage and back into range.
Von Reichammer misses with a double jab.
Von Reichammer staying out of range there.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses.
Von Reichammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandon misses the target.
Brandon connects with a right hand. Von Reichammer shakes it off.
Brandon cracks Von Reichammer with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandon. Von Reichammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Reichammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Reichammer throws the left hand but Brandon avoids the punch easily.
Brandon misses with a double jab.
Von Reichammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Reichammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Reichammer misses with a looping left.
Von Reichammer misses with a combination
and Brandon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon slips under a jab from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandon needs to keep his hands up - Von Reichammer had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Brandon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Reichammer as he jumps to the side.
Von Reichammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandon slips a straight right by Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandon throws a big shot that misses.
Von Reichammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Reichammer lands with a straight right. Brandon didn't see that one coming.
Brandon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Reichammer misses with an uppercut.
Brandon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Reichammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Reichammer throws a big shot that misses.
Brandon throws a lazy right hand but Von Reichammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Reichammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brandon.
Brandon throws a lazy right hand but Von Reichammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandon misses with a wild body shot.
Von Reichammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandon looks to land a right hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range.
Von Reichammer throws a hook to the side of Brandon's head but Brandon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandon. Von Reichammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Reichammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Reichammer with a hook.
Brandon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Reichammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Reichammer, as that shot connected.
Von Reichammer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Reichammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Reichammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Reichammer checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Reichammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Reichammer slips under a jab.
Von Reichammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Reichammer misses with an uppercut. Brandon saw that one coming.
Brandon misses with an uppercut.
Von Reichammer throws a good cross that connects.
Von Reichammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Brandon throws a hook but Von Reichammer avoids it easily.
Von Reichammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brandon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Reichammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Von Reichammer there.
A head kick misses from Brandon.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Von Reichammer avoids it well.
Brandon throws a one two combo.
Brandon scores with a leg kick.
Von Reichammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Count Von Reichammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reichammer misses with an uppercut. Brandon saw that one coming.
Von Reichammer slips under a jab.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Reichammer sprawls well. Von Reichammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Reichammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Von Reichammer. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Reichammer leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Reichammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
A nice side step and Von Reichammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Reichammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Von Reichammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willy Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Brandon misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Count Von Reichammer.
Well Von Reichammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Count Von Reichammer!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Count Von Reichammer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Count Von Reichammer!
Count Von Reichammer wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Count Von Reichammer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 861 p4p, 113 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 2417 p4p, 279 weight class). Scott Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Smith shoots in.
Ernest Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Smith looking for a sweep but Graves has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Graves prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Graves keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Smith just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith tries to roll but Graves sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Graves gets his way!
Graves is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Graves is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Graves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Graves is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Graves tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Graves looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping busy.
Graves has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Graves working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
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!
Graves trying to control momentarily.
Graves looking for the choke from the back.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graves's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Graves passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith with the active half guard here but Graves passes nicely into side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves moves into full mount!
Graves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Graves has taken his back.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Graves keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Graves not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Graves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graves continues to drive forward.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernest Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Smith out cold! Smith is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernest Graves!
An out of breath Ernest Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Overflow (ranked 551 p4p, 31 weight class) and Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 827 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Cruz Jr clinches up against the cage.
Overflow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cruz Jr on the inside.
Cruz Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Overflow prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz Jr's elbow.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Overflow tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Overflow back against the cage.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Overflow fails to land.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
Overflow lands a body punch.
Cruz Jr blocks an uppercut.
Overflow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Overflow lands a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overflow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr works on Overflow's body with a couple of short punches.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overflow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cruz Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overflow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cruz Jr 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.
Cruz Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overflow finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz Jr's head.
Cruz Jr looks for the body kick but Overflow saw that one coming.
Overflow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Overflow misses the target.
Cruz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overflow.
As Cruz Jr tries to get set, Overflow tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Overflow lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow 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.
Overflow loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cruz Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cruz Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr 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.
Overflow closes the distance and clinches.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Overflow working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overflow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Overflow.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overflow prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Cruz Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overflow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overflow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overflow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Overflow tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overflow lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Overflow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz Jr.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Overflow - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz Jr pushes Overflow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Overflow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
Cruz Jr is leaning against Overflow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overflow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Overflow. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overflow. Overflow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Overflow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overflow.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Overflow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overflow walks into a jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Overflow scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz Jr should have avoided that one.
Overflow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Overflow.
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overflow misses the jab.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Cruz Jr
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz Jr drives through and clinches with Overflow against the cage.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Overflow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cruz Jr.
Overflow tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
Cruz Jr digs a right hand into Overflow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overflow's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
Cruz Jr pushes Overflow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr lands a shot to the body.
Jorge Cruz Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow misses with a punch on the inside.
Overflow tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Overflow back against the cage.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Massive Overflow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Cruz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 115 p4p, 17 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 1031 p4p, 143 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas. Steve Butabi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butabi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Falcone swinging wildly here.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Butabi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi's corner calls for a 1-2. Butabi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi throws an off balance right hand
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butabi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butabi throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Butabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Falcone digs a good hook to Butabi's body.
Butabi slips a jab from Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butabi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butabi feints a jab promting Falcone to slip. Butabi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Falcone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi misses with a body shot
and Falcone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Butabi swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butabi throws out the jab.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Butabi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Butabi counters with a straight right hand.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Falcone misses.
A nice side step and Butabi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Butabi misses the target.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Butabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands with a hook. Butabi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butabi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone misses with a combination
and Butabi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butabi can do to turn this around?
Falcone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butabi throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Falcone moves out of range as Butabi strikes.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Falcone scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone lands with a big right hook that stumbles Butabi - he's out on his feet here! Falcone follows up with another monster hook that separates Butabi from consciousness! Butabi falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Falcone stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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