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UnderGround FC 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalin (ranked 4836 p4p, 496 weight class) and Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 23373 p4p, 591 weight class). Ignacio has chosen Lucid Dreams as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Giannis Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin looks to throw a body kick
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin throws a solid leg kick but Ignacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalin.
Ignacio blocks a leg kick.
Ignacio throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Stalin misses.
Stalin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ignacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Stalin is predictable there
and Ignacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalin thinking.
Stalin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignacio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignacio blocks a leg kick.
Ignacio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stalin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio blocks a leg kick.
Stalin misses with a leg kick.
Ignacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ignacio misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalin.
Stalin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stalin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalin manages to avoid it.
Ignacio blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignacio catches Stalin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Ignacio.
Ignacio scores with a hook.
Stalin throws a leg kick
enabling Ignacio to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Stalin misses
letting Ignacio counter with a right hand.
Stalin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignacio.
Stalin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignacio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio throws a series of punches but Stalin moves out of range.
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!
Stalin misses with the body kick
and Stalin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignacio moves out of range of the body kick from Stalin.
Stalin throws out a leg kick but Ignacio moves out of range and Stalin only half commits.
Ignacio throws a one two combo.
Stalin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ignacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ignacio.
Stalin dodges the punch combination from Ignacio.
Ignacio's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignacio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stalin throws a low kick, looking for Ignacio's leg but Ignacio calmly moves out of range.
Ignacio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ignacio lands a nice shot that snaps Stalin's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stalin on the side of the head.
Stalin thows a leg kick but Ignacio checks it
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalin misses with a leg kick.
Ignacio avoids the body shot from Stalin.
Stalin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignacio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignacio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A low kick from Stalin misses
and Ignacio counters with a series of strikes. Stalin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ignacio scores with a nice right hand.
Stalin looks to land a body kick but Ignacio moved away.
Stalin misses with a jab to the body
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Ignacio both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalin wants to slow Ignacio down by chopping away at his legs.
Stalin ducks right into an uppercut from Ignacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalin throws a body punch but Ignacio moves out of range.
Stalin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignacio counters with a one-two to the body.
Ignacio avoids the body shot from Stalin.
Stalin misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ignacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignacio.
Stalin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalin misses with the body kick
and Ignacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignacio misses with a wild combination.
Stalin is looking to wear down Ignacio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stalin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Giannis Ignacio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Stalin is predictable there
and Stalin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalin throws a low kick but Ignacio avoids it.
Ignacio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignacio moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalin.
Stalin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stalin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stalin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignacio checks it well.
Ignacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignacio.
Ignacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignacio misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin motions for Ignacio to come forward. Stalin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignacio throws a series of strikes that have Stalin backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Ignacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stalin is predictable there
and Ignacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
Stalin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Stalin misses
and Stalin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignacio.
Stalin looks to throw a body kick
and Ignacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignacio checks a leg kick.
Ignacio scores with a body shot.
Stalin throws a chopping leg kick but Ignacio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalin.
Nice defenses there by Stalin.
Stalin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stalin dodges the punch combination from Ignacio.
Stalin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignacio moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalin throws a push kick but Ignacio slaps the foot to one side.
Ignacio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalin tries to land a body kick
and Ignacio counters with a straight right hand.
Stalin thows a leg kick but Ignacio checks it
and Ignacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ace Giannis Ignacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalin misses with the body kick
and Ignacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalin thows a leg kick but Ignacio checks it
and Stalin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignacio moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Ignacio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stalin thows a leg kick but Ignacio checks it
letting Ignacio counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignacio misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin throws a body punch but Ignacio moves out of range.
Ignacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalin takes one to the chin there.
Ignacio scores with a jab.
Stalin throws a leg kick
and Ignacio counters with a straight right hand.
Stalin misses with a body kick.
Stalin misses with a body shot.
Ignacio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stalin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignacio throws a counter combo.
Stalin misses with a leg kick.
Ignacio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalin.
Stalin misses with a low kick.
Stalin scores with a leg kick.
Stalin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin tries to land a body kick
and Ignacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalin swings for the body but Ignacio moves out of range.
Ignacio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalin can pounce on him.
Stalin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignacio connects with a crisp jab.
Ignacio lands with a straight right. Stalin didn't see that one coming.
Stalin throws a solid leg kick but Ignacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalin.
Ignacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
Ignacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalin.
Ignacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stalin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stalin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stalin throws a leg kick but Ignacio sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Giannis Ignacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Ignacio misses its intended target.
Ignacio looks to land a combination. Stalin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalin misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignacio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignacio throws out a counter right but Stalin avoids it with no problem.
Ace Giannis Ignacio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stalin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin wants to land a leg kick but Ignacio is out of range.
Stalin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignacio checks it well.
Stalin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignacio is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignacio manages to avoid it.
Ignacio throws out a counter right but Stalin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Ignacio.
A jab from Ignacio does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tried to score with a low kick but Ignacio checks it.
Ignacio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Ignacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalin misses with a low kick.
Stalin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignacio fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Stalin misses.
Stalin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalin throws a body kick that misses
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalin wants to slow Ignacio down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ignacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalin.
Stalin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Ignacio.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
Stalin misses with a shot to the body
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalin throws a leg kick but Ignacio checks it.
No joy there for Ignacio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalin throws a leg kick
and Ignacio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignacio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignacio checks the leg kick.
Stalin wants to slow Ignacio down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stalin backs up against the cage.
Stalin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalin throws a body punch but Ignacio moves out of range.
Ignacio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalin.
Stalin scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalin throws a body kick that misses
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignacio connects with a jab.
Stalin misses with a body kick.
Ignacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Ignacio finds it's target.
Stalin misses with a shot to the body
and Ignacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalin misses with a body punch
and Ignacio counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalin misses with a kick to the body.
Ignacio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ignacio duly obliges.
A low kick from Stalin misses
and Ignacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stalin misses with a low kick.
Ignacio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalin on the side of the head.
Stalin throws a leg kick
and Ignacio counters with a two punch combo.
Stalin throws a push kick but Ignacio slaps the foot to one side.
Ace Giannis Ignacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignacio checks a low kick from Stalin.
Stalin throws a leg kick but Ignacio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignacio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignacio throws a shot to the body.
Joseph Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Giannis Ignacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignacio 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Giannis Ignacio!
Ace Giannis Ignacio 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stotts (ranked 4997 p4p, 396 weight class) and Fritjof Gudmund (ranked 5108 p4p, 399 weight class). Gudmund has chosen Don’t fear the reaper as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Stotts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fritjof Gudmund!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudmund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stotts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gudmund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stotts.
Gudmund walks into a left hand.
Gudmund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stotts on the side of the head.
Gudmund 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.
Stotts missing with a left hand there. Gudmund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stotts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stotts looks to throw the jab but Gudmund is out of range.
Stotts connects with the punch.
Gudmund takes a swing at Stotts's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotts has managed to clinch.
Stotts just leaning against Gudmund, taking a breather.
Gudmund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gudmund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stotts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gudmund working hard to break the clinch.
Gudmund wants to break free but Stotts has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gudmund tries to break free but Stotts pushes him back against the cage.
Stotts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stotts has Gudmund pressed against the cage, preventing Gudmund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gudmund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gudmund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stotts slowing the pace effectively.
Gudmund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stotts has him pressed against the cage.
Stotts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gudmund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gudmund wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gudmund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stotts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stotts tries to throw a body punch but Gudmund avoids it by throwing Stotts back against the cage.
Come on Stotts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Stotts.
Gudmund scores with a nice head shot.
Gudmund misses with a wild combination.
Gudmund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stotts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gudmund cracks Stotts with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gudmund. That's going to slow Stotts down.
Stotts throws a body shot but no joy.
Stotts scores with a hook to the body. Gudmund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gudmund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stotts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gudmund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stotts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gudmund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gudmund looks winded!
Stotts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stotts has managed to clinch.
Stotts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stotts stalling the fight.
Stotts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gudmund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stotts stalling in the clinch.
Stotts stalling.
Stotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stotts seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Stotts.
Gudmund catches Stotts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stotts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gudmund shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stotts eats them both and turns towards Gudmund to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gudmund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Stotts misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotts has Gudmund up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Gudmund wants to break free but Stotts has control.
Stotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stotts leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stotts for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stotts is struggling to control the position.
Stotts scores with a shot to the side of Gudmund's head.
Stotts leaning against his opponent.
Stotts is pushing Gudmund up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Stotts.
Stotts rushes Gudmund and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stotts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gudmund moves out of range as Stotts strikes.
A big right from Stotts misses.
Gudmund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stotts throws a jab but it's blocked by Gudmund.
Stotts stuns Gudmund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gudmund throws a nice looking combination but Stotts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gudmund throws a series of punches but Stotts avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Stotts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stotts swings widly with a right hand
and Gudmund counters with a thumping low kick.
Stotts scores with a body shot.
Gudmund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gudmund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gudmund manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stotts.
Stotts thuds a left hand into Gudmund's body.
Fritjof Gudmund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gudmund is breathing heavily.
Stotts clinches up with Gudmund and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotts presses Gudmund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stotts scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotts stalling in the clinch.
Stotts stalling against the cage.
Stotts slows down the pace here.
Stotts slowing the pace effectively.
Gudmund letting Stotts take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Stotts.
Stotts throws a body shot but no joy.
Stotts rushes Gudmund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gudmunds head.
Gudmund is trying to break the clinch but Stotts is controlling him.
Gudmund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gudmund wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gudmund backwards.
Stotts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stotts lands a left hand.
Gudmund wants to break free but Stotts has control.
Stotts cracks Gudmund with a nice body shot.
Stotts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stotts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stotts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stotts has Gudmund pressed against the cage.
Gudmund letting Stotts take a breather here.
Stotts lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gudmund is rocked!
Stotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gudmund is still on wobbly legs! Can Stotts finish him?
Stotts dips a shoulder and cracks Gudmund with a mighty uppercut! Gudmund falls back against the cage and Stotts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gudmund is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stotts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Stotts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tandi House (ranked 5759 p4p, 504 weight class) and Elijah Byrne (ranked 5102 p4p, 463 weight class). Elijah Byrne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tandi House's chin.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tandi House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrne.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Byrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House misses with a body shot.
Byrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
House with a lazy takedown attempt
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrne dodges the punch combination from House.
Byrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
House is rocked!
Byrne takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of House backwards.
Oh House is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne pushes House against the cage. Byrne is working some dirty boxing. Byrne pushes off with a quick right hook! House goes down! House tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Byrne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Byrne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 4288 p4p, 415 weight class) and Cyrus Bautista (ranked 4502 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista slips a jab and a cross from Jones .
Bautista moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bautista tries to clinch up.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Bautista throws a lazy body kick
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bautista wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bautista there!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bautista working to try and regain half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bautista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bautista's face.
The referee warns Bautista that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bautista is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jones ! That's really hurt Bautista and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones !
Jon Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dairis Golovka (ranked 24792 p4p, 259 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 2472 p4p, 132 weight class). Jackson has chosen Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dairis Golovka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dairis Golovka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Golovka. Golovka maintains the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Golovka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golovka on the side of the head.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovka counters by clinching up.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golovka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Golovka moves out of range.
Golovka looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Golovka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Golovka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to work over Golovka's front leg with a kick but Golovka checks it.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golovka gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovka has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Golovka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Golovka stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson tries to stand but Golovka is controlling from the bottom.
Golovka is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovka circles away.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Golovka shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dairis Golovka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Golovka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson 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.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golovka is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Golovka avoids it well.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovka's head.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Golovka moved out of range nicely.
Jackson jabs Golovka right on the nose. Golovka blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Golovka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Golovka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Golovka wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand up but Golovka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Golovka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Golovka forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Golovka wants a takedown but no success here.
Golovka blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovka has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Golovka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Curtis Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Golovka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Golovka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dairis Golovka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovka has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson clinches up with Golovka and pushes him back against the cage.
Golovka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golovka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovka misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovka is able to avoid easily.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Golovka avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Golovka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Golovka backs up against the cage.
Golovka is rocked!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Oh Golovka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson darts in and clinches Golovka up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson scores with a counter punch that sends Golovka to the canvas! Jackson smells blood - he's punishing Golovka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Golovka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson!
A very excited looking Curtis Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Volkonof (ranked 3609 p4p, 168 weight class) and Joseph Benevidez (ranked 5091 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Volkonof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Benevidez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevidez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkonof tries to avoid it but Benevidez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkonof to the ground. Volkonof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Volkonof was looking to counter with a kick there.
Volkonof clinches.
Benevidez looking to slow down the pace here.
Benevidez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benevidez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volkonof has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benevidez is trying to keep an underhook but Volkonof manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkonof takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkonof is keen to just control but Benevidez is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Volkonof there.
Volkonof not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkonof trying to control from half guard but Benevidez is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkonof lands a nice short elbow.
Benevidez trying to control here.
Volkonof controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevidez tries to get to full guard but Volkonof has control of the leg.
Benevidez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Benevidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkonof. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkonof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkonof working Benevidez over with strikes.
Benevidez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benevidez is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Volkonof seems content to control.
Benevidez wants to sweep but Volkonof has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof working the head with strikes.
Benevidez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benevidez is trying to control Volkonof's posture but Volkonof avoids it.
Volkonof is working Benevidez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Volkonof is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benevidez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkonof gets to mount! Benevidez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Volkonof wants to control the pace but Benevidez is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof looking to finish Benevidez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benevidez!
Benevidez wants to hold on but Volkonof pushes him away.
BOOM! Volkonof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Volkonof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benevidez tries to lock up and control but Volkonof gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benevidez tries to reverse the position but Volkonof maintains control.
Volkonof controlling from mount.
Volkonof landing strikes from the mount.
Volkonof prevents Benevidez from getting the reversal.
Volkonof landing strikes from the mount and Benevidez is in trouble!
Benevidez wants to hold on but Volkonof pushes him away.
Volkonof is landing with some decent strikes but Benevidez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkonof lands a couple of good shots and Benevidez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Benevidez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkonof has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Benevidez.
Volkonof lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Benevidez hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benevidez wants to control his opponent's hands but Volkonof gets his hands free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Volkonof. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Volkonof trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Volkonof is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Benevidez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Volkonof really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Benevidez.
Benevidez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volkonof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Benevidez or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkonof, which made it look bad.
Benevidez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benevidez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkonof tries to work over Benevidez's front leg with a kick but Benevidez checks it.
Boris Volkonof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkonof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkonof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Benevidez bucks up and tries to throw Volkonof off but instead Volkonof has got his back!
Volkonof has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkonof is landing with strikes from the back.
Benevidez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Volkonof.
Volkonof seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Volkonof scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkonof 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, Benevidez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Benevidez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Volkonof!
Volkonof punches Benevidez on the ear.
Volkonof lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Volkonof.
Benevidez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Volkonof.
Volkonof working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Volkonof lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Volkonof.
Benevidez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Volkonof.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Benevidez hold on?!
Benevidez is in a bad position with Volkonof working for a choke. Benevidez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benevidez wants to stand but Volkonof is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benevidez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkonof pulls Benevidez in close to his closed guard and prevents Benevidez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkonof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof pulls Benevidez in close to prevent any damage.
Benevidez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkonof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkonof pulls Benevidez in close to prevent any damage.
Benevidez wants to pass the guard but Volkonof is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkonof is on top in guard.
Benevidez controls Volkonof momentarily but Volkonof frees himself.
Volkonof sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benevidez's guard.
Volkonof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkonof looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Volkonof is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkonof slows the pace down in half guard.
Volkonof trying to advance position but Benevidez counters by regaining guard.
Volkonof trying to control but Benevidez is working from the bottom.
Volkonof controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volkonof dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benevidez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkonof defends well and Benevidez ends up having to push Volkonof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkonof lands with a shot to the body.
Volkonof's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkonof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkonof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benevidez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkonof just misses with a punch to the body.
Benevidez shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkonof manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benevidez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkonof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benevidez can do to turn this around?
Benevidez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkonof finds it's way round the side to connect with Benevidez's head.
Volkonof getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkonof misses with a wild body shot.
Benevidez tries to keep at a distance but Volkonof has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Volkonof - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkonof.
Volkonof lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benevidez is trying to push Volkonof away but Volkonof has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevidez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkonof uses from the top position.
Benevidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkonof stays in close to Benevidez's body and controls the position.
Volkonof postures up.
Volkonof stands and throws Benevidez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volkonof cracks Benevidez with a big right hand but Benevidez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Volkonof looks up at the clock and then as Benevidez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Volkonof smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Volkonof connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benevidez some visible discomfort.
Volkonof is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Benevidez is trying to escape and Volkonof transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Benevidez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Volkonof! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Volkonof!
Boris Volkonof really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trejean Dugall (ranked 2554 p4p, 137 weight class) and Niels Hogel (ranked 3646 p4p, 169 weight class). Trejean Dugall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niels Hogel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dugall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dugall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogel.
Hogel swings for the body but Dugall moves out of range.
Hogel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dugall clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogel.
Hogel is trying to maintain a safe position but Dugall gets an underhook and turns Hogel into the cage.
Dugall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dugall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hogel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dugall.
Dugall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogel or not.
Hogel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugall pushes Hogel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogel misses with a body punch.
Dugall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dugall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dugall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dugall scores with a hook to the body.
Hogel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogel misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall pushes Hogel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hogel can't find room to land a body shot as Dugall controls the action.
Dugall lands a left hand.
A short left from Dugall.
Hogel is rocked!
Dugall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogel is still on wobbly legs! Can Dugall finish him?
Dugall throws a big uppercut that drops Hogel! More strikes from Dugall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hogel lies dazed against the cage as Dugall celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trejean Dugall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Michael Benitoy (ranked 2229 p4p, 230 weight class) and Jerome Anderson (ranked 5219 p4p, 386 weight class). John Michael Benitoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Michael Benitoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benitoy shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benitoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.
Benitoy working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benitoy wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benitoy lands a nice forearm strike.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.
Benitoy scores with punches from side control.
Benitoy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson has his arm trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Benitoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
Benitoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benitoy tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benitoy controls the position.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Benitoy lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benitoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson wants to control but Benitoy postures up.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Benitoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benitoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anderson has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Benitoy tries to stand and escape but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has Benitoy pulled in close to control his posture.
Benitoy postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Benitoy has moved into half guard.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The King's Road. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Benitoy wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benitoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benitoy working the head and body with strikes.
Benitoy is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benitoy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anderson.
Anderson has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Benitoy not doing much here.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Benitoy not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
Anderson looking to control.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Benitoy from standing up.
Anderson wants to hit a switch here but Benitoy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Benitoy prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson tries to sprawl but Benitoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benitoy wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Benitoy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Benitoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benitoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Benitoy scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Benitoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Benitoy avoids them all with ease.
Benitoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benitoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Benitoy moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Benitoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Benitoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitoy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benitoy.
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!
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Benitoy manages to mount him!
Benitoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benitoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benitoy tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Benitoy raining down shots from the mount!
Benitoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benitoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Benitoy maintains control.
Benitoy controlling the pace for now.
Benitoy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Benitoy controlling from mount.
Benitoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Benitoy tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Benitoy looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Benitoy drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Benitoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Benitoy persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benitoy with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Benitoy with that takedown attempt.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets caught napping as Benitoy dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Benitoy won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson is pulling down on Benitoy's head to control his posture.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Benitoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Benitoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benitoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Benitoy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy fails to land the takedown.
Benitoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Benitoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benitoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benitoy.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benitoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benitoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Benitoy defends it.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benitoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson prevents Benitoy from standing back up.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benitoy defending well though.
Benitoy is looking to escape.
Anderson trying to advance position but Benitoy counters by regaining guard.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson postures up in Benitoy's guard and throws a big left but Benitoy blocks it.
Benitoy wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerome Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benitoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eragon Brom (ranked 2328 p4p, 263 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 720 p4p, 97 weight class). Brom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Booty. Stallion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ozzy Osborne - Crazy Horse. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eragon Brom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Brom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion letting Brom take a breather here.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brom throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Stallion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brom working aggressively here.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stallion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
Brom misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion letting Brom take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Brom throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Brom 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brom misses with some punches.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Brom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brom avoiding damage.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Stallion lands a shot to the body.
Brom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Stallion gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brom.
Brom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brom stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Brom.
Brom tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brom is trying to stall.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brom blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brom lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Brom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stallion shoots for a takedown but Brom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stallion darts in and clinches Brom up against the cage.
Brom tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Brom lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Brom.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Brom.
Brom blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brom just leaning against Stallion, taking a breather.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Brom controls the action.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion presses Brom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Brom misses with a body punch.
Brom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Brom lands a left hand.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Brom misses with the head strike.
Stallion working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brom.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brom.
Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom is looking to control Stallion's arms but Stallion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brom has his back to the cage.
Brom wants to stall.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Stallion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Brom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Brom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broms head.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom is trying to stall.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stallion up against the cage.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Stallion gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brom catches Stallion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brom tries to keep at a distance but Stallion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Brom misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brom is working Stallion over against the cage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom is struggling to control the position.
Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
It looks like Eragon Brom has been cut.
Brom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Brom wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brom working aggressively here.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brom is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oh Brom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Brom blocking some punches.
Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Brom blocking some punches.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Brom seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Brom prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Brom with a nice body shot.
Stallion works on Brom's body with a couple of short punches.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom scores with a shot to the side of Stallion's head.
Brom working aggressively here.
Brom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stallion up against the cage.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Brom.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Brom is pushing Stallion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eragon Brom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brom tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Brom back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stallion 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Eragon Brom was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 943 p4p, 105 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 1094 p4p, 121 weight class). Lievremont's entrance music is Stromae - Papaoutai. A fine choice. Budgiehandler has chosen Jack White - Lazaretto as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvain Lievremont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievremont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budgiehandler circles away.
Budgiehandler's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Budgiehandler misses with a two punch combination.
Lievremont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budgiehandler feints a jab promting Lievremont to slip. Budgiehandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lievremont slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lievremont fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Budgiehandler to the ground. Lievremont is now in Budgiehandler's guard.
Budgiehandler 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.
Lievremont wants to pass the guard but Budgiehandler is keeping the position.
Budgiehandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lievremont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lievremont is pushing down on Budgiehandler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Budgiehandler is fighting to maintain full guard but Lievremont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lievremont trying to mount his opponent but Budgiehandler defends it.
Budgiehandler is not content to let Lievremont control the position.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Budgiehandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lievremont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to his feet but Lievremont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lievremont passes Budgiehandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lievremont is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lievremont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Budgiehandler is just riding it out for now. Lievremont eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Budgiehandler wants to control but Lievremont is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lievremont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Budgiehandler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lievremont keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Budgiehandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Lievremont pulls guard successfully.
Budgiehandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont is working an open guard so Budgiehandler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab by Budgiehandler.
Lievremont shoots and misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a straight right hand.
Lievremont misses with a takedown attempt
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budgiehandler throws the left hand but Lievremont avoids the punch easily.
Budgiehandler misses with a low kick.
Lievremont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch
letting Lievremont counter with a right hand.
Lievremont scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lievremont trying to control the action but Budgiehandler is working from the bottom.
Lievremont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Budgiehandler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievremont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Budgiehandler squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Budgiehandler is working to get back to half guard.
Budgiehandler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lievremont passes to full mount!
Budgiehandler is desperately trying to improve his position but Lievremont has a good base and remains in mount.
Lievremont controlling the position easily from mount.
Budgiehandler is desperately trying to improve his position but Lievremont has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Budgiehandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lievremont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Budgiehandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Lievremont blocks it.
Budgiehandler can't find room to land a body shot as Lievremont controls the action.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lievremont backwards.
Budgiehandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lievremont is trying to break the clinch but Budgiehandler has him pressed against the cage.
Lievremont has hold of one of Budgiehandler's legs. Budgiehandler is fighting the takedown attempt but Lievremont gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lievremont wants to pass the guard but Budgiehandler is keeping the position.
Budgiehandler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lievremont is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lievremont preventing the sweep.
Lievremont content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch there but Lievremont circles away.
Budgiehandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lievremont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Budgiehandler dips to his left and cracks Lievremont with an uppercut!
That's two 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.
Budgiehandler moves in looking to clinch but Lievremont pushes him off.
Lievremont seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lievremont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Budgiehandler defends it nicely.
Lievremont misses with a wild body shot.
Lievremont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Budgiehandler under the eye.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lievremont seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy body kick from Budgiehandler
and Lievremont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lievremont prevents Budgiehandler from getting back to his feet.
Budgiehandler pulls Lievremont in close to prevent any damage.
Lievremont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sylvain Lievremont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budgiehandler is keeping the position for now.
Lievremont wants to control from the top but Budgiehandler keeps moving.
Lievremont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Budgiehandler's guard.
Lievremont is trying to control the action in half guard but Budgiehandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lievremont trying to advance position but Budgiehandler counters by regaining guard.
Lievremont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budgiehandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budgiehandler wants to stand but Lievremont is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Budgiehandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Budgiehandler keeping moving, preventing Lievremont from controlling successfully.
Lievremont stopping the sweep attempt from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is looking to stand up but Lievremont isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Lievremont.
Budgiehandler looks to land a right hand but Lievremont moved out of range.
Lievremont moves forwards but Budgiehandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budgiehandler has closed the distance and engaged Lievremont in a clinch.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reginald Budgiehandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Budgiehandler misses with a head kick.
Lievremont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budgiehandler! But no joy.
Budgiehandler lands an overhand right.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lievremont tries to clinch up but Budgiehandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Budgiehandler but Budgiehandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Budgiehandler is looking to clinch.
Budgiehandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lievremont. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budgiehandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budgiehandler stalks Lievremont and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lievremont's face. Lievremont staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lievremont misses.
Budgiehandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lievremont's hands.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lievremont or perhaps it was just good defense by Budgiehandler, which made it look bad.
Budgiehandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch up.
Lievremont seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Budgiehandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budgiehandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budgiehandler throws a combination that misses
so Lievremont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont trying to control the position from guard on top but Budgiehandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lievremont pushing down on Budgiehandler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lievremont is looking to advance position but Budgiehandler won't allow it.
Budgiehandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lievremont.
Budgiehandler is trying to stand up here but Lievremont is controlling him well.
Lievremont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievremont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Budgiehandler sees it coming and defends easily.
Lievremont is trying to control the action in half guard but Budgiehandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lievremont is working for a submission of some sort.
Budgiehandler is trying to stand back up but Lievremont is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Budgiehandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reginald Budgiehandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lievremont stopping the sweep attempt from Budgiehandler.
Lievremont trying to control but Budgiehandler is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lievremont or perhaps it was just good defense by Budgiehandler, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budgiehandler! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budgiehandler as he avoids it easily.
Lievremont slips a straight right by Budgiehandler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budgiehandler tries to bum rush Lievremont with a series of wild strikes but Lievremont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budgiehandler darts in and clinches Lievremont up against the cage.
Sylvain Lievremont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievremont jumps guard but Budgiehandler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Budgiehandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Budgiehandler 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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