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UnderGround 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hopkins (ranked 6833 p4p, 544 weight class) and Bubba James Jr (ranked 24365 p4p, 583 weight class). James Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biscuits & Gravy. Bubba James Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James Jr tries to avoid it but Hopkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James Jr to the ground. James Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but James Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr connects with a body shot.
James Jr keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Jr lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. James Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James Jr somewhat.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James Jr.
James Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
James Jr wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
James Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from James Jr both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James Jr off to one side.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
James Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
James Jr works over Hopkins's head and body with a nice combination.
James Jr fails to land the takedown.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James Jr is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.
Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
James Jr tries to stand but Hopkins is controlling from the bottom.
James Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards James Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by James Jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
James Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
James Jr lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from James Jr. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
James Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been informed that James Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins goes for a double leg but James Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James Jr continues to drive forward.
Grant Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
James Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. James Jr pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bubba James Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
James Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hopkins is rocked!
James Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Jr clinches with his opponent.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
James Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Jr fails with the takedown.
Hopkins attempts a counter takedown but James Jr avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr wants to clinch.
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James Jr to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins prevents James Jr from breaking the clinch.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four 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.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Jr stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James Jr!
James Jr throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James Jr looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Jr scores with a leg kick.
James Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr 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! And we move into the final round!
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James Jr.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jr.
Hopkins tries to counter with a takedown but James Jr is quick to defend against it.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from James Jr.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
James Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Bubba James Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from James Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James Jr.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Grant Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba James Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba James Jr!
In defeat, Grant Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 1918 p4p, 214 weight class) and Goldilocks OmegaBear (ranked 3372 p4p, 314 weight class). Kiro Kirov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldilocks OmegaBear!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OmegaBear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirov.
Kirov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirov trying to control the position from guard on top but OmegaBear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OmegaBear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kirov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OmegaBear is refusing to be controlled, as Kirov sits in half guard.
Kirov prevents OmegaBear from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OmegaBear moves into full guard.
Kirov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OmegaBear is looking to sweep but instead, Kirov has passed into half guard.
OmegaBear is staying active underneath Kirov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OmegaBear is looking for a sweep. Kirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OmegaBear is controlling Kirov's trapped leg to prevent Kirov from advancing to side control.
OmegaBear manages to get to full guard.
Kirov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OmegaBear wants to improve his position but instead Kirov has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear is pressing down on Kirov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kirov postures up.
OmegaBear is pulling down on Kirov's head to control his posture.
Kirov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where OmegaBear is right now.
Kirov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kirov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OmegaBear is just riding it out for now. Kirov eventually gives up the hold.
OmegaBear is looking to improve his position.
OmegaBear wants to control but Kirov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OmegaBear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OmegaBear.
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.
Kirov trying to control but OmegaBear is working from the bottom.
OmegaBear controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirov preventing the sweep.
OmegaBear keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on OmegaBear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiro Kirov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OmegaBear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirov being controlled against the cage.
Come on OmegaBear - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
OmegaBear is working Kirov over against the cage.
We've been informed that OmegaBear has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OmegaBear holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OmegaBear.
OmegaBear tries to work over Kirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OmegaBear throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirov.
Kirov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OmegaBear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OmegaBear is stalling here.
Kirov blocks an uppercut.
Kirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from OmegaBear.
OmegaBear misses with a short punch on the inside.
OmegaBear stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OmegaBear gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirov is working for takedown but OmegaBear is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kirov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OmegaBear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OmegaBear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Kirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kirov blocks a body shot from OmegaBear.
Kirov has OmegaBear pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kirov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OmegaBear tumbling to the mat - Kirov dives into OmegaBear's guard.
Kirov looking to pass the guard.
Kirov trying to control but OmegaBear is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kirov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
OmegaBear moves into full guard.
OmegaBear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kirov preventing the sweep.
OmegaBear is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OmegaBear seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OmegaBear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OmegaBear looking for a sweep. Not yet OmegaBear, not yet.
Kirov throws a strike but OmegaBear rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
OmegaBear is fighting to break Kirov's control of his arms but Kirov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OmegaBear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goldilocks OmegaBear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
OmegaBear closes the distance and clinches.
OmegaBear is struggling to control the position.
OmegaBear stops a takedown attempt from Kirov.
Kirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OmegaBear is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OmegaBear is on top in guard.
OmegaBear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OmegaBear pushes down on Kirov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov trying to hold on to OmegaBear's head to control him but OmegaBear postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OmegaBear works his way into side control.
Kirov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kirov has his hands clasped together around OmegaBear's back. He's all about the action.
OmegaBear trying to control from half guard but Kirov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OmegaBear passes the guard and advances to mount!
OmegaBear trying to control but Kirov is having none of it.
OmegaBear controlling from the full mount.
OmegaBear trying to control but Kirov is having none of it.
Kiro Kirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear content just to control the position here.
Kirov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirov holds on for dear life.
OmegaBear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kirov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OmegaBear controlling from the full mount.
OmegaBear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirov wants to control but OmegaBear is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OmegaBear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that OmegaBear has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OmegaBear throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kirov because OmegaBear loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirov tries to hold on but OmegaBear postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goldilocks OmegaBear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OmegaBear 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldilocks OmegaBear!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 2182 p4p, 255 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 3018 p4p, 333 weight class). Aziz comes to the cage accompanied by Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. Day is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last minute - Great day to choke you out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jalaluddin Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day digs a good body shot into Aziz's ribs.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Day connects with a leg kick. Aziz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aziz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz checks a low kick from Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
As Day looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Aziz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aziz rather than just go for the knockout.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Day misses.
Aziz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Aziz counters with a two punch combo.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day misses with a head kick.
Aziz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Day throws a leg kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
Aziz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day connects with a high kick.
Aziz is rocked!
Day misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Day looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Day backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aziz's temple! It sends Aziz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Day celebrates and the doctors try to help Aziz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 2789 p4p, 324 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 2718 p4p, 317 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Telushikin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Telushikin throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schultz dives in and grabs Telushikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
Telushikin throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schultz misses with a hook. Telushikin ducked under it nicely.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the body.
Schultz slips a jab from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a nice looking body shot.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Telushikin looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Telushikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Schultz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Telushikin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Telushikin keeps control of the position.
Telushikin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Telushikin tightening his grip on Schultz, looking for the choke.
Telushikin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schultz is defending well though. Telushikin let's go of the attempt for now.
Our spies down at at The Gentleman's Club inform us that Telushikin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
Schultz turns into Telushikin and is now in his guard.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Telushikin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Telushikin is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Schultz 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.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Telushikin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Schultz does it's job there.
Schultz looks to land a left hand but Telushikin moved out of range nicely.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Schultz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Telushikin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Telushikin throws a big shot that misses.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Telushikin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telushikin manages to avoid it.
Telushikin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schultz.
Telushikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Telushikin misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Telushikin.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz cracks Telushikin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schultz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Telushikin's hands.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Telushikin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin throws a one two combo.
Telushikin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Telushikin moves out of range as Schultz strikes.
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz darts in looking for a takedown but Telushikin gets double underhooks and turns Schultz into the cage.
Telushikin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Telushikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schultz scrambles back to his feet.
Schultz takes one to the side of the head.
Telushikin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Telushikin misses with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schultz.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Telushikin is trying to keep Schultz in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom.
Telushikin looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Telushikin looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
That's four 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.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Telushikin.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Telushikin sprawls and moves away.
Schultz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Telushikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Telushikin circles away easily
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Telushikin misses with a looping right.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Telushikin misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Telushikin slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Schultz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Telushikin's guard.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Telushikin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telushikin is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
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.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Telushikin thuds a left hand into Schultz's body.
Telushikin throws a nice looking combination but Schultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Schultz.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
Telushikin works over Schultz's head and body with a nice combination.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telushikin.
Telushikin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schultz.
Telushikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Telushikin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Telushikin.
Schultz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Telushikin as he connects with a hook.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Telushikin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schultz circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Telushikin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Telushikin finds it's way through Schultz's defenses.
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Telushikin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Telushikin back into the cage.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Telushikin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schultz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Telushikin is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 6053 p4p, 528 weight class) and JC Ross (ranked 5933 p4p, 521 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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155 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JC Ross!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Von Hayek finds it's target.
Von Hayek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Hayek scores with a body shot.
Von Hayek lands a jab to the nose.
Von Hayek takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Hayek gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Hayek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Hayek is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Hayek lands with a left to the head.
Ross is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Hayek.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Hayek finish him?
A short body shot lands from Von Hayek as the two fighters clinch.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Hayek cracks Ross with a nice body shot.
Ross looks winded!
Good body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek has Ross pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek presses Ross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ross is trying to pull guard but Von Hayek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Von Hayek scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
Good body shot from Von Hayek.
A hook to the body from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Hayek avoiding damage.
Von Hayek scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has Ross pressed against the cage.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Von Hayek pushes Ross against the cage. Von Hayek is working some dirty boxing. Von Hayek pushes off with a quick right hook! Ross goes down! Ross tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Von Hayek moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich August Von Hayek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 3107 p4p, 336 weight class) and Raven Danny (ranked 24636 p4p, 617 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Metal Slug Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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135 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Danny!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Danny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Rossi cracks Danny with an open hand slap.
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danny takes one to the chin there.
Danny tries to clinch up.
Danny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danny's head.
Rossi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danny on the side of the head.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Danny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi with a hook.
Danny is rocked!
Rossi works Danny's body with a nice hook.
Rossi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi drops Danny with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Danny looks back up at him and smiles so Rossi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danny gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rossi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Danny wakes up just in time to hear Rossi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marchrius Rossi!
Post fight, an emotional Marchrius Rossi said 'Oh, poopy-plops! I spent way too much time on this silly enemy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 4930 p4p, 468 weight class) and Trey Harper (ranked 24605 p4p, 598 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trey Harper!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper shoots in but Gomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trey Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harper is tapping! Great win for Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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