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Madness Fright Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arveids Skabene (ranked 24542 p4p, 504 weight class) and Blake Demust (ranked 24325 p4p, 519 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Demust's choice of entrance music: Slow Hands. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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237 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arveids Skabene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Demust!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skabene slips a jab and a cross from Demust.
Skabene clinches up against the cage.
Demust working aggressively here.
Skabene has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Demust uses from the top position.
Skabene pulls Demust in close to prevent any damage.
Skabene trying to keep a closed guard but Demust is proving a slippery customer.
Skabene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skabene keeping moving, preventing Demust from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skabene pushes Demust off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demust takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Demust throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skabene was covering up waiting for the punch and Demust finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skabene kicks Demust off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skabene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demust closes the distance and pushes Skabene back into the cage.
Demust gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skabene manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skabene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demust sprawls well. Demust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skabene gets slowly back to his feet.
Demust drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skabene defends it well.
Skabene blocks a head kick by Demust.
Skabene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demust blocks a head kick by Skabene.
Demust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skabene throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Skabene gets caught flat footed, as Demust shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skabene pushes Demust off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Skabene is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Skabene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skabene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demust but Demust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust misses with a few strikes there.
Skabene is looking for a counter combo.
Demust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skabene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demust.
Demust moves into range and clinches up with Skabene.
Demust has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skabene uses from the top position.
Skabene stops Demust from standing up.
Skabene throws a big elbow that misses.
Demust is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skabene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skabene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demust doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skabene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demust wants to improve his position but instead Skabene has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Skabene seems content to control.
Demust has one foot on Skabene's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Skabene darts in and clinches Demust up against the cage.
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!
Demust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demust feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skabene pushes Demust off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skabene thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demust if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skabene rushes Demust and presses him up against the cage.
Demust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skabene lands a big head kick that sends Demust tumbling to the mat! Skabene takes a step backwards and waves Demust back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Blake Demust has been cut.
Arveids Skabene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skabene lands a big head kick that sends Demust tumbling to the mat! Skabene takes a step backwards and waves Demust back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Demust is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demust clinches up with Skabene and pushes him back against the cage.
Demust breaks the clinch.
Demust throws a jab but it's blocked by Skabene.
Skabene throws a head kick but Demust moves out of range.
Demust drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skabene defends it well.
Skabene looks to land a body kick but Demust moved away.
Demust clinches with his opponent.
Skabene jumps guard but Demust turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skabene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demust can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skabene throws a head kick that Demust semi-blocks.
Skabene tries a head kick but it misses.
Demust avoids the head kick by Skabene.
Demust wants to counter the offense by Skabene and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skabene pushes Demust up against the cage in a clinch.
Demust pulls guard.
Skabene is stalling in the full guard.
Demust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skabene defends it easily.
Demust is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skabene is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skabene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skabene passes into half guard.
Demust is looking for a sweep. Skabene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skabene is controlling the pace.
Demust tries to kick Skabene off but Skabene keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skabene frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skabene throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skabene.
Demust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skabene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skabene looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skabene working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Skabene content just to control the position here.
Demust is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skabene takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skabene punching from mount but Demust doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arveids Skabene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skabene has control of Demust's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demust regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demust throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skabene throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Demust tries to lock up and control but Skabene gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skabene looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demust is trying desperately to improve position.
Demust is still trying to improve position.
Demust holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skabene tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Skabene controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arveids Skabene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Demust'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Skabene moves into the clinch successfully.
Demust is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skabene is keeping busy.
Skabene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skabene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demust throwing strikes from guard but Skabene blocks nicely.
Demust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skabene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skabene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skabene looking for a guillotine here but Demust defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demust decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arveids Skabene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skabene avoids the head kick by Demust.
Skabene has managed to clinch.
Demust trying to control the position but instead, Skabene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demust into the cage.
Skabene can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demust ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demust no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Demust is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demust 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.
Demust is trying to keep Skabene in close.
Demust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skabene sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skabene's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demust looking for a sweep. Not yet Demust, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Demust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skabene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skabene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skabene drives through and clinches with Demust against the cage.
Demust struggles to land a body shot inside as Skabene controls his hands.
Skabene gets control of Demust's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skabene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Skabene pushes Demust off and gets back to his feet.
Skabene lands with a slapping head kick.
Skabene keeps Demust at a distance using the push kick.
Skabene throws a head kick but Demust moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Skabene.
Skabene dives in and scores a takedown into Demust's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skabene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demust takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demust is looking to regain half guard here but Skabene keeps moving and retains side control.
Skabene content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demust tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arveids Skabene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skabene 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arveids Skabene!
During a confident post fight interview, Arveids Skabene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Blake Demust stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang. Whatever man.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fightah Numbah Three (ranked 6807 p4p, 468 weight class) and Olex Povetkin (ranked 23067 p4p, 505 weight class). Olex Povetkin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olex Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Numbah Three working some strikes from top position.
Numbah Three lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
Povetkin has momentary wrist control but Numbah Three slips an elbow through the middle.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Numbah Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Povetkin pushes Numbah Three off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
Numbah Three fails to land the takedown.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Povetkin.
Numbah Three tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Numbah Three with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin tries to land a leg kick but Numbah Three saw it coming and moves away.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Numbah Three throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Numbah Three checks the leg kick nicely there.
Numbah Three fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Numbah Three moves into the clinch.
Numbah Three lands a takedown into guard.
Numbah Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Numbah Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Povetkin's head.
Numbah Three drops back looking for a leg! Povetkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkin manages to kick Numbah Three off! Numbah Three jumps back into Povetkin's guard.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Numbah Three trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Numbah Three lands a couple of digs.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Numbah Three from controlling successfully.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Numbah Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numbah Three's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numbah Three looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Numbah Three stands and throws Povetkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Numbah Three working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Numbah Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Povetkin, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Numbah Three cracks Povetkin with a big right hand but Povetkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Povetkin is trying to buck Numbah Three off.
Numbah Three trying to control the action but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightah Numbah Three dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numbah Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.
Numbah Three is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Numbah Three closes the distance and clinches.
Numbah Three is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Povetkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Numbah Three drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Povetkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbah Three looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Numbah Three wants to take the fight to the mat but Povetkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
Numbah Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Povetkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin gets underhooks to prevent Numbah Three's takedown attempt.
Povetkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Numbah Three has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povetkin after a bit of a struggle.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Numbah Three is controlling the position.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Numbah Three has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Numbah Three is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Povetkin is defending well.
Numbah Three blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numbah Three drops down looking for an ankle pick but Povetkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Numbah Three crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Povetkin - the referee stops the clock and Numbah Three gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Povetkin. Numbah Three manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Numbah Three's calf.
Povetkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Numbah Three to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numbah Three manages to avoid it.
Numbah Three avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
Numbah Three shoots in for a double leg but Povetkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Povetkin's guard.
Povetkin has his feet on Numbah Three's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Numbah Three tries to clinch up.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Numbah Three checks a leg kick.
Numbah Three checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Numbah Three attempts a counter takedown but Povetkin avoids it well and moves away.
Numbah Three darts in and clinches Povetkin up against the cage.
Numbah Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Povetkin prevents it.
Povetkin tries to circle away but Numbah Three has him pinned against the cage.
Povetkin throws an elbow that misses.
Numbah Three gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Povetkin tries to kick Numbah Three off but Numbah Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Numbah Three is working for a kimura but Povetkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Povetkin kicks off Numbah Three and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Numbah Three. That did some damage!
Povetkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Numbah Three is able to avoid easily.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin tries to keep at a distance but Numbah Three has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three tries for a takedown but Povetkin manages to get underhooks.
Numbah Three has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Povetkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Povetkin tries a body shot but Numbah Three blocks it.
Povetkin tries to throw a body punch but Numbah Three avoids it by throwing Povetkin back against the cage.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Numbah Three keeps him there for the moment.
Numbah Three dodges an elbow strike from Povetkin.
Numbah Three is working for takedown but Povetkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Povetkin wants to break free but Numbah Three has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Numbah Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Povetkin. Numbah Three does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fightah Numbah Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Numbah Three avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Povetkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Numbah Three moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Numbah Three in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Povetkin.
Numbah Three sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Povetkin feints and then cracks Numbah Three's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Numbah Three down.
Povetkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numbah Three takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbah Three takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numbah Three closes the distance looking to clinch
and Povetkin counters with a leg kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Numbah Three's front leg.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Numbah Three rather than just go for the knockout.
Povetkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Numbah Three at a distance.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Numbah Three is defended easily by Povetkin.
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Povetkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Numbah Three chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Povetkin can pounce on him.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Numbah Three.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Numbah Three.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Povetkin - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin digs a good body shot into Numbah Three's ribs.
Numbah Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Povetkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Numbah Three is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Povetkin jabs Numbah Three to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Numbah Three on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Numbah Three has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Numbah Three is just out of range.
Numbah Three uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Povetkin connects with a body shot.
Povetkin cracks a nice hook into Numbah Three's ribs.
Povetkin is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Numbah Three if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Numbah Three's front leg but catches the back leg as Numbah Three tries to avoid it.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin swings for the body but Numbah Three moves out of range.
Numbah Three has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Numbah Three looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Povetkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Numbah Three is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Povetkin wants to stand up but Numbah Three is controlling him.
Numbah Three chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Numbah Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet but Numbah Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Numbah Three works over Povetkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Numbah Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Numbah Three is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Numbah Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Numbah Three with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Povetkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilbur Wallace (ranked 5249 p4p, 167 weight class) and Jos LePuc (ranked 7205 p4p, 196 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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283 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilbur Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos LePuc!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePuc swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace 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.
LePuc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from LePuc misses
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LePuc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
LePuc takes a shot to the head.
LePuc has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePuc breaks the clinch.
A big left from Wallace misses.
A shot to the body from LePuc misses
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jos LePuc has been cut.
LePuc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends LePuc down! Wallace is looking to finish but LePuc is intelligently defending himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
LePuc controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from LePuc's guard.
Wallace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jos LePuc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LePuc misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LePuc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace moves out of range as LePuc strikes.
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
LePuc tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing LePuc back against the cage.
LePuc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
LePuc throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and LePuc only half commits.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wallace blocks a head kick by LePuc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePuc throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
LePuc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
LePuc takes one to the chin there.
Wallace darts in and clinches LePuc up against the cage.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LePuc.
LePuc looking to stall.
LePuc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but LePuc has double underhooks.
Good body shot from LePuc.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
LePuc misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that LePuc has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
LePuc throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
LePuc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LePuc tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jos LePuc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged LePuc in a clinch.
LePuc has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
LePuc looking to slow down the pace here.
LePuc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LePuc looking to slow down the pace here.
LePuc tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
LePuc working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but LePuc pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LePuc backwards.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LePuc stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
LePuc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but LePuc has him pressed against the cage.
LePuc takes a shot to the head.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace is struggling to control the position.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but LePuc has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePuc can do to turn this around?
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but LePuc keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage.
LePuc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LePuc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but LePuc has him pressed against the cage.
LePuc misses with a body punch.
LePuc taking a breather.
LePuc has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
LePuc lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
LePuc throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
LePuc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Wallace darts in and clinches LePuc up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePuc prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
LePuc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LePuc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wallace tries to break free but LePuc pushes him back against the cage.
LePuc working aggressively here.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace avoids the body shot from LePuc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePuc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LePuc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePuc. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
LePuc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LePuc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Wallace.
That has opened up Jos LePuc's cut even more.
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePuc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Wallace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jos LePuc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps LePuc's head back.
Wallace blocks a leg kick.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LePuc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
LePuc misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace scores with a counter punch that sends LePuc to the canvas! Wallace smells blood - he's punishing LePuc with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LePuc has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilbur Wallace!
A victorious Wilbur Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Carter (ranked 6238 p4p, 499 weight class) and Brandon Modean (ranked 6451 p4p, 507 weight class). Brandon Modean acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Modean!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modean throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Modean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Brandon Modean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modean tries to clinch up.
Carter cracks Modean with a good jab.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
Modean tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Modean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Modean misses with a body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter scores with the left hand. Modean knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modean tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter pounces like a tiger and cracks Modean with a vicious hook! Modean is down but not out! Carter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Dutch (ranked 5956 p4p, 433 weight class) and Gukog UrukHai (ranked 24663 p4p, 498 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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18
225 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Von Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gukog UrukHai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
UrukHai forces Dutch back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
UrukHai can't get the takedown.
Dutch prevents a body shot from UrukHai.
Our sources have told us that Dutch has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
UrukHai dodges an elbow strike from Dutch.
UrukHai looking for a takedown.
Dutch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Gukog UrukHai has been cut.
Dutch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
UrukHai looks winded!
Dutch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dutch lands an elbow inside.
Dutch lands a nice elbow.
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped UrukHai in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
That has opened up Gukog UrukHai's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dutch lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dutch.
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped UrukHai in his tracks for a moment.
UrukHai takes an elbow to the forehead.
UrukHai is rocked!
The cut above Gukog UrukHai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dutch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
UrukHai is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutch finish him?
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped UrukHai in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
Dutch leaning against his opponent.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through UrukHai's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch has UrukHai pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch lands a nice elbow.
Dutch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through UrukHai's defenses.
Clinched against the cage, Dutch lands a big elbow that drops UrukHai! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - UrukHai is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Dutch!
After winning the bout, Von Dutch 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 2964 p4p, 320 weight class) and D Man Sitsongrit (ranked 2963 p4p, 319 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D Man Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Chai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Chai.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Chai down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Chai cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sitsongrit falls to his knees and Chai doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinero Chai!
After winning the bout, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
D Man Sitsongrit was interviewed post fight and said 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 2385 p4p, 305 weight class) and Paavo Sienipesu (ranked 2988 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Sienipesu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Sienipesu missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sienipesu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sienipesu. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sienipesu misses with a body punch
and Andrade counters with an inside leg kick.
Sienipesu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sienipesu's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sienipesu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sienipesu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Sienipesu throws a counter combo.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sienipesu throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienipesu connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade works the jab nicely.
It looks like Paavo Sienipesu has been cut.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Sienipesu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Sienipesu looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Sienipesu misses with a jab to the body
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Sienipesu's shoulder, as Sienipesu tries to avoid the shot.
Sienipesu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Andrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sienipesu.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sienipesu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Sienipesu.
Sienipesu misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Sienipesu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Sienipesu moved out of range nicely.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
letting Sienipesu counter with a right hand.
Sienipesu throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sienipesu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Sienipesu is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienipesu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Andrade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sienipesu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sienipesu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrade fakes the leg kick and cracks Sienipesu in the body.
Sienipesu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sienipesu is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Andrade fakes the body blow, causing Sienipesu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sienipesu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saafir Nomad (ranked 3256 p4p, 159 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 1628 p4p, 94 weight class). Saafir Nomad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernie Sanders's chin.
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145 lbs
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134 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saafir Nomad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomad misses with a double jab.
Sanders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nomad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nomad works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders content to stall in guard here.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nomad wants to stand but Sanders is controlling the position.
Nomad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nomad tries to get out of the position.
Nomad is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nomad's guard.
Sanders content to control rather than advance.
Sanders throwing shots but Nomad is blocking nicely.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanders throwing shots but Nomad is blocking nicely.
Nomad is trying to stand.
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanders controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nomad defending well though.
Sanders stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nomad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nomad could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sanders has cracked it and Nomad is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernie Sanders!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 1992 p4p, 233 weight class) and Joao Sousa (ranked 3088 p4p, 330 weight class). Sousa has chosen Beat It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sousa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FoodChain.
FoodChain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
FoodChain misses with the head strike.
FoodChain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa jumps guard.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FoodChain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.
Sousa wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa working for a triangle but FoodChain defends it easily.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FoodChain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sousa's guard.
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sousa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sousa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
FoodChain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is working for a kimura but Sousa is defending it quite comfortably.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
FoodChain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sousa staying out of range there.
FoodChain takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but FoodChain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by FoodChain.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from FoodChain misses.
Sousa rushes FoodChain and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to FoodChain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sousa goes for a takedown in the clinch but FoodChain prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from FoodChain fails to land.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, FoodChain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FoodChain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
FoodChain misses with a punch on the inside.
FoodChain lands with a light punch inside.
FoodChain lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sousa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FoodChain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FoodChain.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of FoodChain's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
Sousa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa with the counter takedown but FoodChain avoids it easily.
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. FoodChain should have avoided that one.
A big right from Sousa misses.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FoodChain connects with a body shot that sends Sousa's belly button to the back.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
and Sousa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FoodChain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
FoodChain scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. FoodChain backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa jabs at FoodChain's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain slips under a jab.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain slips a straight right by Sousa.
Sousa throws a nice looking combination but FoodChain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sousa 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.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot.
FoodChain cracks Sousa with a good jab.
FoodChain misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut.
FoodChain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sousa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoodChain defends well and Sousa ends up having to push FoodChain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
FoodChain fails to land with a series of punches.
Sousa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain slips under a jab.
Sousa slips a jab from FoodChain.
Joao Sousa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sousa shoots in and gets a takedown into FoodChain's guard.
FoodChain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FoodChain passes into half guard.
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is pressing down on FoodChain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but FoodChain defends easily.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.
Sousa trying to keep a closed guard but FoodChain is proving a slippery customer.
Sousa wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment.
Sousa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sousa is looking to clinch.
Sousa slips a straight right by FoodChain.
Sousa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sousa connects with a single shot there.
FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sousa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sousa misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Sousa's shoulder, as Sousa tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Sousa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with a straight left.
Sousa slips a jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sousa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
FoodChain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sousa's head backwards.
FoodChain scores with a hook.
Sousa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sousa.
FoodChain loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
FoodChain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
FoodChain throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
A jab from FoodChain does it's job there.
Sousa moves to clinch but FoodChain breaks away
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa moves forwards but FoodChain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now FoodChain is on top in guard.
FoodChain content to stall in guard here.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
FoodChain passes Sousa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sousa tries to get to full guard but FoodChain has control of the leg.
FoodChain seems to be working for a kimura but Sousa defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
FoodChain is keen to just control but Sousa is a slippery customer.
FoodChain is working for a submission of some sort.
Sousa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of FoodChain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take FoodChain's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa tries to get the hooks in deep but FoodChain pushed the leg off.
FoodChain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sousa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain trying to control the position but Sousa manages to sink in the hooks.
FoodChain wants to escape the position.
FoodChain trying to control the hands but Sousa breaks the grip.
Joao Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sousa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sousa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sousa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sousa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Sousa.
I think Sousa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 489 p4p, 72 weight class) and Wild Turkey (ranked 912 p4p, 127 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wild Turkey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
280 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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28
270 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wild Turkey !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruas with a jab.
Ruas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turkey has time to react.
Ruas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Turkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruas.
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turkey 's half guard.
Ruas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turkey is just riding it out for now. Ruas eventually gives up the hold.
Turkey is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Turkey won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas staying calm.
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Turkey is defending well.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Turkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turkey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ruas advances to mount.
Ruas working for a guillotine from mount but Turkey is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas has isolated one of Turkey 's arms. Turkey looking to fight him off but Ruas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas 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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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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