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S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Kraven (ranked 6581 p4p, 592 weight class) and Maciej Kierzkowski (ranked 4725 p4p, 491 weight class). Kraven kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Green Light. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Kraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Kierzkowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierzkowski gets caught napping as Kraven dives in and scores a takedown. Kierzkowski manages to retain guard.
Kierzkowski wants to sweep here but Kraven controlling him for the moment.
Kierzkowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraven manages to get himself to full guard.
Kierzkowski content to stall in guard here.
Kraven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kierzkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kierzkowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierzkowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierzkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Kraven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kierzkowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kraven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kierzkowski is not content to let Kraven control the position.
Kierzkowski is looking for a sweep.
Kierzkowski is still trying to improve position.
Kraven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kierzkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kierzkowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski has his hands clasped together around Kraven's back. He's all about the action.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Kraven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kierzkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kierzkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kierzkowski defends well.
Kierzkowski is working Kraven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven is looking for a triangle but Kierzkowski pushes his legs off easily.
Kraven keeping moving, preventing Kierzkowski from controlling successfully.
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 Butch Kraven will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kierzkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kierzkowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Kraven ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kraven no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kierzkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kraven is controlling Kierzkowski's posture.
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kierzkowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraven, not yet.
Kierzkowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kraven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kierzkowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven keeping full guard, as Kierzkowski tries to pass.
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kierzkowski defends well.
Kierzkowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kierzkowski postures up.
Kierzkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kraven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kierzkowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butch Kraven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kierzkowski is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maciej Kierzkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraven shoots in and gets a takedown into Kierzkowski's guard.
Kraven preventing the sweep.
Kraven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kierzkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kierzkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven stopping the sweep attempt from Kierzkowski.
Kierzkowski has momentary wrist control but Kraven slips an elbow through the middle.
Kierzkowski keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Kraven pushing down on Kierzkowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kierzkowski is breathing heavily.
Kraven is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kierzkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven.
Kraven is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraven is looking to take a break and control but Kierzkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraven passes into side control, despite Kierzkowski's attempt to control the position.
Kraven misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kierzkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven trying to control the action but Kierzkowski is working from the bottom.
Kraven lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Kraven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kraven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kierzkowski looking for a sweep but Kraven has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kraven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kierzkowski can do to turn this around?
Kraven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraven is working for a guillotine from mount but Kierzkowski frees his head quite easily.
Kraven has hold of Kierzkowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kierzkowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kierzkowski is looking to improve his position but Kraven isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kraven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kraven wants to finish this one by submission but Kierzkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraven.
Kierzkowski is trying to escape the mount.
Kraven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraven lands a heavy elbow.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kierzkowski tries to lock up and control but Kraven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraven looking to control but Kierzkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kierzkowski holds on for dear life, controlling Kraven's posture momentarily.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kierzkowski taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski working to try and regain half guard.
Kierzkowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kierzkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraven wants to finish this one by submission but Kierzkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraven.
Kierzkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraven controlling the pace for now.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Kraven is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Kierzkowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kraven working for a guillotine from mount but Kierzkowski is in no mood to give up.
Kierzkowski tries to reverse the position but Kraven maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kierzkowski has left one of his arms exposed and Kraven doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kierzkowski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Kraven!
A less than humble Butch Kraven misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 3966 p4p, 421 weight class) and David Danis (ranked 5789 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Danis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a jab.
Danis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danis closes the distance and clinches.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Danis.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Danis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danis trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Danis gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danis is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Danis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Danis throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Danis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Danis working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Danis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Danis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Danis punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Danis looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Danis trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Danis dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danis tries to push Silva's head away but Silva is holding on tight.
Danis looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Danis wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danis on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Danis's attempts to control the action.
Danis controlling from the full mount.
Danis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Danis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva connects with the punch.
Danis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Danis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Danis keeps it at a distance.
Danis leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva tries for a takedown but Danis circles away easily
and Danis counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danis jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Danis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Danis maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Danis has taken his back!
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva tries to escape but Danis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Danis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Danis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Danis.
Danis scores with punches and elbows.
Danis has managed to slip his arm under Silva's chin. This could be all over... yep, Silva is tapping out! Submission win for Danis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Danis!
David Danis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Barboza (ranked 6513 p4p, 532 weight class) and Diego Munoz (ranked 3796 p4p, 414 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by You don't know. Diego Munoz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Las Vegas, Mark Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barboza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barboza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Munoz looks winded!
Barboza delivers a nice body kick.
Barboza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barboza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Munoz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a combination
and Munoz counters by moving into the clinch.
Munoz gets underhooks to prevent Barboza's takedown attempt.
Barboza breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barboza defends well and Munoz ends up having to push Barboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mark Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Munoz.
Barboza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Barboza.
It looks like Diego Munoz has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboza!
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
Barboza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munoz.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munoz blocks a head kick by Barboza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza misses with a combination
and Munoz counters with a single leg into guard. Barboza didn't expect that.
Barboza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barboza being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munoz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barboza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munoz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Munoz controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Munoz 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.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munoz working for a triangle but Barboza defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barboza trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barboza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munoz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barboza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Munoz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barboza scores with a head kick. Munoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munoz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barboza - the referee stops the clock and Munoz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barboza. Munoz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barboza! Munoz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Barboza!
After the fight, Mark Barboza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Robertson (ranked 4471 p4p, 481 weight class) and Johnathon Ray (ranked 6200 p4p, 567 weight class). 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Robertson!
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, Johnathon Ray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson thumps Ray with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Ray.
Robertson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ray connects with the punch.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Ray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Robertson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ray working aggressively here.
Robertson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Ray content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ray.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray is stalling here.
Robertson fails to pull guard.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Ray missing with knees to the body.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Robertson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ray has Robertson in his guard.
Robertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Ray wants to control the position but Robertson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnathon Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ray, as that shot connected.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Ray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson, which made it look bad.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Robertson backs off Ray throws a huge counter combo but Robertson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Rob Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertson has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray stands up and waves to Robertson to follow him.
Robertson tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Robertson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ray.
Robertson dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on Robertson's head and hops out.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Ray.
Ray connects with a body shot.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnathon Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray misses with the combination.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robertson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray gets tackled into the cage by Robertson. Robertson maintains the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Ray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robertson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ray is defending well.
Ray can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Ray swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson fails with the takedown.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ray.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Ray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Ray closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the cage.
Robertson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Ray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Ray lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson is looking for a counter combo.
Ray lands a head shot.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ray duly obliges.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ray avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Robertson darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray stalls.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Ray tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!
Ray lands with a nice body punch.
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands the left hand.
Ray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Ray catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Ray dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ray wants to counter the offense by Robertson and move into the clinch position.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ray defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Ray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. 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.
Ray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Ray.
A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots in and bounces Ray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson postures up.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray scores with a shot to the body.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Ray leaves Robertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rob Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnathon Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathon Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ray 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathon Ray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vuk Pranjic (ranked 3150 p4p, 369 weight class) and Vernon Wells (ranked 3245 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vuk Pranjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon Wells!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wells avoids the head kick by Pranjic.
Wells lands a jab to Pranjic's midsection.
Pranjic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pranjic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wells checks it well.
Wells appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pranjic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pranjic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wells.
Wells scores with a hook.
Wells lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Wells lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pranjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pranjic throws out a leg kick but Wells moves out of range and Pranjic only half commits.
Pranjic misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wells closes the distance and pushes Pranjic back into the cage.
Pranjic can't break the clinch.
Wells leaning against his opponent.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wells leaning against his opponent.
Wells receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wells lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Pranjic shrugs off.
It looks like Vuk Pranjic has been cut.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Wells lands a hook that snaps the head of Pranjic backwards.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Wells.
A hook to the body from Wells.
Wells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wells.
Pranjic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Oh Pranjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells pushes Pranjic against the cage. Wells is working some dirty boxing. Wells pushes off with a quick right hook! Pranjic goes down! Pranjic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wells moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Wells!
After winning the bout, Vernon Wells thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Billingslea (ranked 4327 p4p, 378 weight class) and Ryan Ingle (ranked 4744 p4p, 395 weight class). Billingslea comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men. Ingle has chosen The Jaguar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 New York, Vincent Billingslea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Ingle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingslea misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Billingslea.
Billingslea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Billingslea lands a nice shot to the body.
Billingslea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Billingslea closes the distance and pushes Ingle back into the cage.
Ingle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billingslea has him pressed against the cage.
Billingslea breaks from the clinch.
Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Ingle tries to break free but Billingslea pushes him back against the cage.
Billingslea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billingslea 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.
Billingslea looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingle is just out of range.
Ingle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Billingslea pinned against the cage. Billingslea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingslea misses with a hook.
Ingle misses with a combination
and Billingslea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ingle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ingle looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingslea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Billingslea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Billingslea gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Billingslea stuffs the takedown.
Billingslea lands with a right hand.
Billingslea stuffs the takedown.
Vincent Billingslea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ingle.
Ingle walks into a stiff left hand from Billingslea.
Billingslea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Billingslea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Billingslea.
Nice body punch from Billingslea.
Billingslea drives through and clinches with Ingle against the cage.
Billingslea has Ingle pushed against the cage.
Billingslea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
Billingslea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billingslea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
Billingslea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Billingslea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Billingslea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billingslea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingslea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billingslea jabs at Ingle's body.
Ingle walks into a straight right hand from Billingslea.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billingslea lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Billingslea.
Billingslea has Ingle pressed against the cage.
Billingslea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billingslea stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Billingslea taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Billingslea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Billingslea clinches.
Ingle working hard to break the clinch.
Billingslea breaks the clinch.
Billingslea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Ingle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Billingslea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billingslea, as that shot connected.
Ryan Ingle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ingle misses with a head kick.
Billingslea looks to throw the jab but Ingle is out of range.
Ingle throws a counter combo.
Billingslea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Billingslea.
Billingslea darts in and clinches Ingle up against the cage.
Billingslea digs a right hand into Ingle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ingle's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Billingslea.
Ingle is breathing heavily.
Billingslea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Billingslea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingle can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingslea lands with a right to the head.
Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingslea misses with a two punch combination.
Billingslea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ingle was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingslea.
Billingslea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vincent Billingslea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billingslea throws the left hand but Ingle avoids the punch easily.
Ingle is looking for the big counter here.
Billingslea lands a glancing blow to the side of Ingle's head.
Billingslea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Billingslea lands a left hand.
Billingslea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ingle or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingslea.
Billingslea works on Ingle's body with a couple of short punches.
Billingslea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billingslea lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingslea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
Billingslea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Billingslea breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ingles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Billingslea lands a really nice looking cross but Ingle seems unphased.
Billingslea misses with a few strikes there.
Billingslea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ingle is rocked!
Billingslea moves into range and clinches up with Ingle.
Billingslea scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billingslea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vincent Billingslea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billingslea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
A shot in the inside from Billingslea.
Billingslea scores with a shot to the side of Ingle's head.
Billingslea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Billingslea misses.
Billingslea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea throws a series of punches but Ingle avoids them all with ease.
Billingslea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingslea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billingslea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ingle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ingle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billingslea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ingle.
Ingle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ingle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ingle is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingslea finish him?
Ingle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ingle seems to have recovered his senses.
Vincent Billingslea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billingslea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingle manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ingle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Billingslea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billingslea throws a right hand that Ingle ducks under and follows up with a left that Ingle also avoids with ease.
Billingslea moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingle ducks under a wild hook from Billingslea.
Billingslea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingslea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billingslea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ingle momentarily.
Billingslea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingle manages to avoid it.
Ingle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billingslea defends it well.
Billingslea misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Billingslea misses the target.
Billingslea has closed the distance and engaged Ingle in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Billingslea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingslea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingslea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billingslea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Billingslea throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Billingslea dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Billingslea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ingle misses with the combination.
Billingslea clinches up with Ingle and pushes him back against the cage.
Billingslea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingslea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Billingslea breaks from the clinch.
Ingle goes for a double leg but Billingslea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Billingslea continues to drive forward.
Billingslea scores with a shot to the body.
Billingslea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Billingslea misses the target.
Billingslea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Billingslea lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingslea looks to land a left hand but Ingle moved out of range nicely.
Ingle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Billingslea - just one landing.
Ingle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ingle moves away from the strike by Billingslea.
Billingslea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billingslea rushes Ingle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Billingslea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Billingslea throws a right and a left that Ingle avoids nicely.
Billingslea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billingslea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ingle ducks right into an uppercut from Billingslea.
Ingle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingslea.
Billingslea scores with a shot to the body.
Ingle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingslea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea rushes Ingle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ingle is trying to push Billingslea away but Billingslea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Billingslea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
Billingslea scores with a shoulder strike.
Billingslea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Billingslea.
Billingslea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ingle takes a shot to the head.
Billingslea lands a shoulder strike.
Ingle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billingslea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ingle or not.
Billingslea lands with a light punch inside.
Billingslea lands a body shot.
Billingslea digs a right hand underneath Ingle's ribcage. Ingle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Billingslea.
Billingslea breaks from the clinch.
Billingslea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingle doesn't seem bothered though.
Billingslea takes a swing at Ingle's ribcage but misses.
Ingle avoids the body shot from Billingslea.
Billingslea looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingle is just out of range.
Billingslea lands with a shot to the body.
Billingslea takes the fight into the clinch.
Billingslea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Billingslea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billingslea scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Billingslea lands a shot to the body.
Billingslea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billingslea pushes Ingle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
Ingle slips under a jab from Billingslea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingslea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Billingslea misses.
Billingslea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billingslea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billingslea forces Ingle back against the cage and clinches.
Billingslea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billingslea is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Billingslea clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Billingslea throws a combination. Ingle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Billingslea looks to land a left hand but Ingle moved out of range nicely.
Billingslea rushes Ingle and presses him up against the cage.
Billingslea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ingle fails to pull guard.
Ingle jumps guard but Billingslea stands there with Ingle around his waist. Ingle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Billingslea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Billingslea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Billingslea.
Billingslea lands with a right to the head.
Billingslea gets through Ingle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ingle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billingslea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Billingslea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billingslea scores with a shoulder strike.
Billingslea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Billingslea lands a shot to the body.
Billingslea pushes Ingle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Billingslea lands a shot to the body.
Billingslea breaks the clinch.
Ingle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billingslea.
Billingslea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billingslea takes a swing at Ingle's ribcage but misses.
Ingle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ingle on the side of the head.
Billingslea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ingle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingslea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ingle backs up against the cage.
Ingle throws a sloppy head kick and Billingslea moves out of range easily.
Billingslea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ingle sprawls and moves away.
Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Billingslea pushes Ingle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingslea pressing his opponent against the cage.
Billingslea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Billingslea.
Billingslea is leaning against Ingle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ingle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billingslea throws a body punch but Ingle moves out of range.
Ingle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingslea.
Ingle throws a big counter head kick but Billingslea avoids it with no problem.
Ingle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingslea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billingslea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ingle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billingslea lands a glancing blow to the side of Ingle's head.
Billingslea scores with a nice right hand.
Billingslea lands a jab.
Billingslea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billingslea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingslea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ingle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billingslea.
Ingle walks into a left hand.
Billingslea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Billingslea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Billingslea backs off Ingle throws a huge counter combo but Billingslea manages to avoid it all.
Ingle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingslea digs a good body shot into Ingle's ribs.
Billingslea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ingle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billingslea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Billingslea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Billingslea there.
Ingle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingslea.
Ingle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billingslea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Billingslea had his way with Ryan Ingle in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Billingslea with a hook.
Billingslea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingslea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ingle.
Ingle throws a series of punches but Billingslea moves out of range.
Billingslea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingle doesn't seem bothered though.
Billingslea moves into range and clinches up with Ingle.
Billingslea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ingles head.
Billingslea just leaning against Ingle, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingslea.
Billingslea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ingle's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingslea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ingle tries to throw a body punch but Billingslea avoids it by throwing Ingle back against the cage.
Billingslea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ingle backwards.
Billingslea slows down the pace here.
Ingle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingslea manages to break the clinch.
Billingslea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billingslea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingle manages to avoid it.
A jab from Billingslea finds it's way through Ingle's defenses.
Billingslea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ingle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ingle tries to move into range but Billingslea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billingslea throws a body shot but no joy.
Billingslea lands a nice looking body shot.
Billingslea swings for the body but Ingle moves out of range.
Billingslea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ingle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingle tries for a takedown but Billingslea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ingle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billingslea lands a nice hook to Ingle's body. Ingle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ingle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Billingslea scores with a shot to the body.
Billingslea throws a series of punches but Ingle avoids them all with ease.
Billingslea scores with a jab. Ingle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billingslea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Billingslea throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Ingle.
Billingslea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billingslea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billingslea sizes up Ingle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Billingslea misses.
Billingslea fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Billingslea lands.
Billingslea lands a right hook to the body.
Billingslea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billingslea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingslea closes the distance and clinches.
Billingslea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Billingslea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billingslea lands with a light punch inside.
Billingslea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billingslea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billingslea misses with a wild body shot.
Vincent Billingslea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingslea scores with a hook to the body. Ingle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingslea looks to land a combination but Ingle avoids it well.
Billingslea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ingle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billingslea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ingle avoids the body shot from Billingslea.
Ingle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billingslea clinches up with Ingle and pushes him back against the cage.
Billingslea breaks the clinch.
Billingslea clinches up against the cage.
Billingslea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Billingslea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Billingslea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Billingslea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billingslea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:40
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:40
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Billingslea!
Vincent Billingslea tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Ryan Ingle spoke after the fight, saying 'Roar'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 3672 p4p, 333 weight class) and Alex Ferreria (ranked 3324 p4p, 306 weight class). Petrov comes into the arena with They want too see me fall blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Ferreria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferreria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov drops Ferreria with a beautiful combination! Ferreria stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrov is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alex Ferreria has been cut.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Ferreria keeps it at a distance.
As Petrov backs off Ferreria throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ferreria.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Ferreria.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Ferreria avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferreria! But no joy.
Ferreria dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Ferreria counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Ferreria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Ferreria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Ferreria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Ferreria.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreria sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferreria with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreria thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreria lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.
Ferreria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferreria lands a big head kick that sends Petrov tumbling to the mat! Ferreria takes a step backwards and waves Petrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrov is rocked!
Petrov swings for the body but Ferreria moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Ferreria counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrov toppling to the canvas! Petrov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferreria finish him?!
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Ferreria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferreria.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreria.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Petrov with a jab.
Ferreria might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferreria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Fedor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Ferreria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreria throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four 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!
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Ferreria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov tries to move into range but Ferreria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreria counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Ferreria.
Ferreria looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferreria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ferreria keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreria finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Petrov throws a right hand that Ferreria ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreria also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ferreria dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Ferreria. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Ferreria - just one landing.
Ferreria lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Ferreria avoids nicely.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreria circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreria has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreria. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov is rocked!
Ferreria cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ferreria has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Petrov to stand back up!
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreria moves in close and cracks Petrov with a massive right hand! Petrov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ferreria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Ferreria!
Alex Ferreria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Petrov (ranked 24742 p4p, 470 weight class) and Alec Burns (ranked 7059 p4p, 462 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns's choice of entrance music: Alberto Del Rio theme song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Petrov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
Petrov is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Petrov backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Burns.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petrov is rocked!
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants a takedown.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
The fighters circle, before Burns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Petrov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Burns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alec Burns!
A determined Alec Burns didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anil Diktas (ranked 3949 p4p, 344 weight class) and Shinji Nakamura (ranked 4301 p4p, 367 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anil Diktas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diktas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakamura throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Diktas stumbling backwards into the cage! Diktas bounces back off the cage towards Nakamura, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nakamura lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nakamura celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shinji Nakamura!
Shinji Nakamura is the new featherweight champion!
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