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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Ray (ranked 4786 p4p, 488 weight class) and Vernon Wells (ranked 5289 p4p, 513 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 New York, Johnathon Ray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon Wells! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wells connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut. Wells connects with the punch. Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wells blocks a head kick by Ray.
Ray throws a head kick but Wells moves out of range.
Vernon Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ray connects with a right hand. Wells shakes it off. The crowd cheers as Wells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ray doesn't seem phased though. Nice uppercut there from Ray. A punch combination from Ray misses. Wells drops Ray with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wells follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Wells!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nakamura (ranked 5850 p4p, 410 weight class) and Viktor Petrov (ranked 6233 p4p, 421 weight class). Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Nakamura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Petrov! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt. Petrov with a poor takedown and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt. Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Petrov is looking to stand up but Nakamura won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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. A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well. Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt. Nakamura is breathing heavily. Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura! Nakamura trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position. Petrov tries to advance to mount but Nakamura denies him. Petrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Petrov slows the pace down. Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nakamura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petrov.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Petrov drags him back down. Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nakamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakamura working away. Petrov wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura drags him back down. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth. Nakamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard. Nakamura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. This has been an exciting period of action! Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard. Nakamura trying to control the position.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Nakamura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shinji Nakamura will probably get the nod. That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakamura moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away and Petrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura! Nakamura wants to control but Petrov postures up. Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet. Petrov trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away. Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nakamura's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura regains half guard. Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nakamura is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work. Petrov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nakamura tries to kick Petrov off in order to stand up. Petrov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Nakamura tries to improve position but can't. Nakamura prevents Petrov from moving into mount. Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control. Petrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petrov swings around for an armbar but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard. Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nakamura stands up and waves to Petrov to follow him. Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nakamura wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance. Nakamura misses with a body kick. Shinji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time. Nakamura throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely. Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakamura closes the distance looking to clinch and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch. Petrov wants a takedown.
Petrov lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Petrov with a poor takedown and Nakamura counters with a right hand to the body. Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side. Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Petrov connects with a single shot there. Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Nakamura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura taking a breather. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Petrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! 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! Nakamura pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamura is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it. Nakamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Petrov trying to control the pace. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nakamura leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Petrov gets a clinch. Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shinji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Petrov. Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakamura throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease. Petrov takes the fight into the clinch. Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here. Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamura's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nakamura wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Petrov lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakamura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nakamura manages to end up in side control. Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Nakamura working away. Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Petrov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinji Nakamura. I think Nakamura 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shinji Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Balbar Batomunkuev (ranked 3207 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jacob Cass (ranked 6586 p4p, 238 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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132 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balbar Batomunkuev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Cass! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Batomunkuev tries to sprawl but Cass drives through with a takedown into half guard. Batomunkuev wants to control but Cass is keeping busy.
Cass is looking for a kimura but Batomunkuev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cass to get the leverage. Cass seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cass is working for a submission of some sort.
Cass is working for a kimura but Batomunkuev is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batomunkuev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batomunkuev is trying to maintain the position but Cass is very close to passing his half guard. Cass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batomunkuev manages to get to full guard.
Batomunkuev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. Batomunkuev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cass drops back looking for a leg! Batomunkuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batomunkuev manages to kick Cass off! Cass jumps back into Batomunkuev's guard. Batomunkuev trying to control the position.
Cass drops back looking for a leg! Batomunkuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batomunkuev manages to kick Cass off! Cass jumps back into Batomunkuev's guard. Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batomunkuev controlling Cass's posture. Cass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Batomunkuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batomunkuev attempts a counter takedown but Cass avoids it well and moves away. Cass looking to score a takedown here. Batomunkuev is defending well but Cass drives through and ends up in Batomunkuev's guard. Cass drops back looking for a leg! Batomunkuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batomunkuev manages to kick Cass off! Cass jumps back into Batomunkuev's guard. Cass drops back looking for a leg! Batomunkuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batomunkuev manages to kick Cass off! Cass jumps back into Batomunkuev's guard. Batomunkuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Cass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Batomunkuev has his hands clasped together around Cass's back. He's all about the action. Batomunkuev is trying to maintain the position but Cass is very close to passing his half guard. Cass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batomunkuev is just riding it out for now. Cass eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Batomunkuev tries to roll over but Cass keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Cass dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cass instigates a clinch. Cass has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Batomunkuev tries for a takedown but Cass manages to get underhooks.
Batomunkuev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cass after a bit of a struggle. Batomunkuev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cass can't fight it off and eventually Batomunkuev manages to take the fight to the floor. Cass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Batomunkuev wants to control from the top but Cass keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batomunkuev wants to pass the guard but Cass is keeping the position. Batomunkuev wants to control from the top but Cass keeps moving. Batomunkuev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batomunkuev wants to control from the top but Cass keeps moving. Batomunkuev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Batomunkuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Batomunkuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cass feints and as Batomunkuev raises his hands in defense, Cass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batomunkuev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Batomunkuev pulls Cass in close to prevent any damage. Cass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Cass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batomunkuev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cass is breathing heavily. Cass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Batomunkuev is adopting a defensive guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Jacob Cass has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cass closes the distance and clinches. Cass has clasped his hands together around Batomunkuev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Batomunkuev is trying to control Cass's posture but Cass avoids it. Cass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batomunkuev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Cass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cass scores with a takedown into Batomunkuev's guard. Batomunkuev has Cass pulled in close to control his posture. Cass drops back looking for a leg! Batomunkuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batomunkuev manages to kick Cass off! Cass jumps back into Batomunkuev's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Batomunkuev controlling Cass's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batomunkuev trying to control the position.
Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cass closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batomunkuev trying to hold on to Cass's head to control him but Cass postures up.
Batomunkuev wants to improve his position but Cass is controlling well.
Cass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batomunkuev sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cass is thwarting Batomunkuev's attempts to control the position. Cass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batomunkuev wants to control but Cass is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Batomunkuev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batomunkuev is controlling Cass's trapped leg to prevent Cass from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Batomunkuev wants to control but Cass is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Batomunkuev is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Batomunkuev trying to control but Cass postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Batomunkuev tries to get to full guard but Cass has control of the leg. Balbar Batomunkuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jacob Cass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cass is thwarting Batomunkuev's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Cass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Cass 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Cass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 2965 p4p, 275 weight class) and Samsung LoveMachine (ranked 3197 p4p, 293 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samsung LoveMachine enters the cage!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samsung LoveMachine! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LoveMachine takes the fight into the clinch. LoveMachine wants a takedown.
LoveMachine is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage. Petrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LoveMachine.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samsung LoveMachine. LoveMachine is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage. LoveMachine has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
LoveMachine tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. LoveMachine is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LoveMachine tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
LoveMachine pulls guard successfully.
LoveMachine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from LoveMachine.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. LoveMachine has control of Petrov's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage. Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving. LoveMachine tries to land a sweep but no joy. Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving. Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Petrov is looking to stand up but LoveMachine won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Petrov gets a clinch. LoveMachine has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. LoveMachine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. LoveMachine tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. LoveMachine manages to pull guard.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but LoveMachine has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LoveMachine holds on and takes a little breather. Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving. LoveMachine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there. LoveMachine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. LoveMachine is continuing to stall. LoveMachine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Petrov is trying to control the position but LoveMachine postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but LoveMachine is one step ahead there. LoveMachine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. LoveMachine works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. LoveMachine passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nice strikes from LoveMachine there. Petrov wants to control but LoveMachine is keeping busy and won't allow it. Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. LoveMachine slips a nice elbow through Petrov's hands, connecting with Petrov's forehead. Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
LoveMachine working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Petrov punching from the bottom.
LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists. LoveMachine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LoveMachine lands a nice short elbow. LoveMachine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. LoveMachine working Petrov over with strikes. Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. LoveMachine works his way into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. LoveMachine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samsung LoveMachine dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LoveMachine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov. LoveMachine closes the distance and clinches. LoveMachine pulls Petrov into guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but LoveMachine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. LoveMachine wants to sweep but no luck. LoveMachine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
LoveMachine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. LoveMachine scoring with punches to the head and body. LoveMachine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. LoveMachine chips away with some ground and pound. LoveMachine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrov's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. LoveMachine lands a couple of digs. LoveMachine working some strikes from top position. LoveMachine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. LoveMachine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. LoveMachine lands a couple of elbows. LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches. Petrov trying to control the position.
LoveMachine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. LoveMachine working some strikes from top position. LoveMachine distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches. LoveMachine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. LoveMachine works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard. LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. LoveMachine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. LoveMachine pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. LoveMachine working Petrov over with strikes. LoveMachine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LoveMachine is working away from the top position though. LoveMachine drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head. LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. LoveMachine scoring with strikes to the body and head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LoveMachine connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. LoveMachine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Petrov tries to get to full guard but LoveMachine has control of the leg. LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LoveMachine scores with a couple of nice shots. LoveMachine passes to side control. LoveMachine scores with a couple of short elbows. LoveMachine scoring with punches from side control. LoveMachine working the head and body with strikes. LoveMachine is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control. LoveMachine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. LoveMachine is chipping away with strikes.
LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. LoveMachine is working Petrov over with some ground and pound from side control. Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LoveMachine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. LoveMachine scores with punches from side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Petrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Samsung LoveMachine has got the better of the ground game so far. LoveMachine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. LoveMachine has been the more effective fighter overall so far. LoveMachine is working Petrov over with some ground and pound from side control. Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrov is rocked! LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! LoveMachine in side control lands a decent elbow. LoveMachine cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - LoveMachine scoring with strikes. Petrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but LoveMachine connects with a decent elbow. LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control. LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Petrov is trying to improve his position. LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samsung LoveMachine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
LoveMachine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Petrov seems to have got his legs back now. Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LoveMachine counters by clinching up. LoveMachine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Petrov won't allow LoveMachine to sweep him here. LoveMachine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. LoveMachine wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now LoveMachine is on top in guard.
Petrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LoveMachine is controlling him. LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. LoveMachine lands a couple of digs. LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches. LoveMachine passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LoveMachine lands a nice short elbow. LoveMachine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists. LoveMachine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Petrov wants to get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nice strikes from LoveMachine there. LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Petrov has hold of LoveMachine's hands but LoveMachine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. LoveMachine trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well. Ground and pound from LoveMachine.
That's two minutes gone in the round. LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. LoveMachine scoring with strikes to the body and head. LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists. LoveMachine is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrov is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. LoveMachine works his way into side control. Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. LoveMachine grinds an elbow into Petrov's temple. LoveMachine working the body and head with strikes. Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control. Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but LoveMachine keeps moving and retains side control. Petrov seems to have got his legs back now. LoveMachine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Petrov is trying to control LoveMachine's posture but LoveMachine avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control. LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control. Petrov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. LoveMachine working the ground and pound from side control. LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position. LoveMachine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Petrov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and LoveMachine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samsung LoveMachine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Barboza (ranked 4877 p4p, 452 weight class) and David Danis (ranked 6088 p4p, 502 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by You don't know. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Danis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Barboza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danis fails with the takedown. Barboza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barboza wants it to stay on the feet. Danis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barboza quickly recovers to half guard. Danis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Danis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Danis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barboza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barboza is trying to stand.
Danis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danis content to control rather than advance. Danis moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that! Danis working the ground and pound effectively.
Danis lands a couple of good shots and Barboza has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Danis controls the position. It looks like Danis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danis is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Barboza up.
Barboza is breathing heavily. Barboza is trying to defend against the choke here but Danis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Danis Tightens the hold and Barboza taps out furiously! Danis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Danis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Maverick (ranked 4654 p4p, 448 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 4676 p4p, 449 weight class). Kyle Maverick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Maverick ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping body kick lands there for Maverick . Maverick tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maverick to the ground. Petrov is now in Maverick 's guard. Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Petrov trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom. Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Maverick 's brow. Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Maverick 's brow. Petrov works over Maverick with some ground and pound from guard. Petrov cracks Maverick with a solid left hand. Petrov wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving. Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Petrov distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Petrov landing with the ground and pound. Petrov stands up over Maverick , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Petrov trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom. Maverick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maverick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Maverick wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him. Maverick is breathing heavily. Petrov working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Petrov is working Maverick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maverick is rocked! Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oh Maverick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Petrov connects with a couple of short punches. Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Petrov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Maverick covers up, he's hurt! Petrov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Petrov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Petrov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Petrov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 5710 p4p, 404 weight class) and Anil Diktas (ranked 22890 p4p, 482 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Alberto Del Rio theme song. The key to victory for Alec Burns has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Alec Burns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anil Diktas! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diktas blocks a head kick by Burns.
Diktas feints the counter takedown. A head kick misses from Burns. Burns throws a right and a left that Diktas avoids nicely. Diktas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well. Diktas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diktas shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily. Burns wants to clinch up but Diktas keeps it at a distance. Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Burns moves into the clinch. Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns stops a takedown attempt from Diktas.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anil Diktas. Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diktas backwards. Diktas has hold of one of Burns's legs. Burns is fighting the takedown attempt but Diktas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Burns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diktas manages to pass to side control. Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns kicks Diktas off and gets back to his feet. Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burns works over Diktas's head and body with a nice combination. Burns clobbers Diktas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A low kick from Burns misses and Diktas counters with a takedown into side control. Diktas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Burns is wriggling around trying to escape but Diktas has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Burns taps out and Diktas picks up the big win! Great work there by Diktas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anil Diktas! In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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