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F&BE 9- Sad Blood Tears PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 6451 p4p, 512 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 6358 p4p, 505 weight class). Jack Dempsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance.
Bader swings for the body but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey has managed to clinch.
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dempsey rushes Bader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.
Bader breaks the clinch.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dempsey tries to move into range but Bader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bader throws a shot to the body.
Bader clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back 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!
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Bader gets tackled into the cage by Dempsey. Dempsey maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader gets a clinch.
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bader.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Bader lands the left hand.
Bader throws an overhand right that drops Dempsey like a sack of potatoes! Bader dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Bader!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reagan Marley (ranked 4517 p4p, 436 weight class) and Steve Wolfe (ranked 24442 p4p, 557 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reagan Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley 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.
Wolfe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marley is fighting to break Wolfe's control of his arms but Wolfe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wolfe wants to stand and escape but Marley is having none of it.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Marley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marley controlling the pace.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley trying to control from Wolfe's half guard. Wolfe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marley not doing much here.
Marley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolfe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marley is trying to control. Wolfe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley controlling the action here.
Marley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marley is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marley to get the leverage.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
Marley is really struggling to control Wolfe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marley wants to free his trapped foot but Wolfe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley uses his free foot to push down on Wolfe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolfe.
Marley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley thowing shots but they're missing.
Marley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolfe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolfe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolfe shrugs it off.
Marley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wolfe is trying to escape the mount.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Marley postures up.
Marley 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.
Marley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolfe is surviving well by controlling Marley's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Marley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wolfe lands a right hook to the body.
Marley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfe gets caught napping as Marley dives in and scores a takedown. Wolfe manages to retain guard.
Marley trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfe.
Marley wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Marley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley is pushing down on Wolfe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolfe is fighting to maintain full guard but Marley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
Marley is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it.
Marley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marley working over Wolfe with some ground and pound. Wolfe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marley trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away.
Marley trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marley moves into full mount! Wolfe won't be happy about that!
Marley landing shots from mount.
Marley looking to secure an arm triangle but Wolfe defends it well.
Marley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marley with shots to the head and body - Wolfe looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolfe is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Wolfe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marley looking to isolate an arm here. Wolfe doesn't see it coming and as Marley extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Marley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reagan Marley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MX Morgantt (ranked 4492 p4p, 483 weight class) and Kedson Linhares (ranked 6127 p4p, 550 weight class). The key to victory for MX Morgantt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MX Morgantt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kedson Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Linhares lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgantt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Linhares is stalling in the full guard.
Morgantt keeping moving, preventing Linhares from controlling successfully.
Morgantt looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgantt, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgantt trying to keep a closed guard but Linhares is proving a slippery customer.
Linhares prevents Morgantt from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares stands and throws Morgantt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morgantt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Linhares gets to mount! Morgantt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Linhares lands with some strikes.
Morgantt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgantt is looking to improve his position but Linhares isn't that keen on the idea.
Linhares raining down shots from the mount!
Linhares gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt slips a straight right by Linhares.
Morgantt has managed to clinch.
Morgantt wants a takedown.
Linhares tightens his grip and picks Morgantt up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgantt manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgantt wriggles free and stands up.
Morgantt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgantt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Linhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Morgantt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morgantt managing to block the knees to the body from Linhares.
Linhares breaks from the clinch.
Morgantt moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgantt walks away with a smile on his face. Linhares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MX Morgantt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kedson Linhares.
Linhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgantt tries to sprawl out of it but Linhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgantt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgantt gets caught napping as Linhares dives in and scores a takedown. Morgantt manages to retain guard.
Morgantt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Linhares manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgantt keeps working.
Morgantt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Linhares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morgantt tries to kick Linhares off but Linhares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Linhares stands up out of the half guard.
Linhares closes the distance and clinches.
Linhares looking for a takedown.
Morgantt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Linhares is defending well for now.
Linhares breaks from the clinch.
Linhares clinches up with Morgantt and pushes him back against the cage.
Linhares is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgantt is defending well for now.
Linhares pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kedson Linhares 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.
Morgantt tries to clinch but Linhares is having none of it.
Morgantt swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares rushes Morgantt and presses him up against the cage.
Morgantt being controlled against the cage.
Linhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linhares effectively controlling the action here.
Linhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgantt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linhares is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgantt wants a takedown.
Linhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linhares darts in and clinches Morgantt up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgantt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linhares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Linhares is looking to take this one to the mat.
Linhares prevents Morgantt from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Linhares.
Linhares crunches a lovely knee into Morgantt's ribcage.
Linhares tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgantt avoids the damage to the body.
Linhares jumps into guard, dragging Morgantt to the mat.
Linhares looking to control.
Morgantt preventing the sweep.
Linhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt won't allow Linhares to sweep him here.
Linhares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Linhares trying to keep a closed guard but Morgantt is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Linhares wants to sweep here but Morgantt controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgantt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Linhares but Linhares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Linhares tries to counter with a clinch but Morgantt shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MX Morgantt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linhares clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares manages to break the clinch.
Morgantt gets tackled into the cage by Linhares. Linhares maintains the clinch.
Morgantt manages to pull guard.
Linhares wants to control from the top but Morgantt keeps moving.
Morgantt has momentary wrist control but Linhares slips an elbow through the middle.
Linhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Linhares wants to pass the guard but Morgantt is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morgantt wriggles free and stands up.
Linhares moves into the clinch successfully.
Linhares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgantt uses from the top position.
Linhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgantt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgantt wants to get back to his feet but Linhares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Linhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kedson Linhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgantt forces Linhares back against the cage and clinches.
Linhares successfully pulls guard.
Morgantt throws a big right hand that misses.
Linhares is looking for a triangle but Morgantt pushes his legs off easily.
Morgantt tries to free his leg and advance position but Linhares is retaining full guard.
Linhares pushes Morgantt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Linhares with a poor takedown
and Morgantt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgantt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgantt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Morgantt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Linhares with a poor takedown
and Morgantt counters with a right hand to the body.
MX Morgantt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kedson Linhares.
Morgantt dives in and grabs Linhares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linhares pushes down on Morgantt's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgantt misses with a takedown
and Linhares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linhares shoots in but no luck this time.
Linhares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgantt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgantt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Linhares sprawls well. Linhares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgantt gets slowly back to his feet.
Linhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgantt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgantt tries to clinch up but Linhares circles away and keeps his distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morgantt enables Linhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morgantt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Linhares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt trying to keep a closed guard but Linhares is proving a slippery customer.
Linhares looking to pass the guard.
Kedson Linhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgantt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Morgantt rushes Linhares and presses him up against the cage.
Morgantt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Linhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgantt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Linhares has Morgantt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgantt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Linhares looking for a takedown.
Linhares jumps into guard, dragging Morgantt to the mat.
Linhares working for a triangle but Morgantt defends it easily.
Linhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt passes Linhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Linhares trying to control but Morgantt postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kedson Linhares.
Well Linhares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kedson Linhares!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaderoni Bizihwaeile (ranked 4100 p4p, 456 weight class) and Dilhan Ramazanoglu (ranked 4679 p4p, 493 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by Skrr computers . Ramazanoglu has chosen Abdulhamid Han as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chaderoni Bizihwaeile could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dilhan Ramazanoglu's chin.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaderoni Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dilhan Ramazanoglu!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramazanoglu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bizihwaeile cracks Ramazanoglu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile drops Ramazanoglu with a naaaaasty hook - Ramazanoglu is in real trouble here! Bizihwaeile dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaderoni Bizihwaeile!
Chaderoni Bizihwaeile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dilhan Ramazanoglu spoke after the fight, saying 'I can only get better!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Udo Dirkschneider (ranked 3929 p4p, 441 weight class) and Ernesto Rizzari (ranked 4017 p4p, 449 weight class). Udo Dirkschneider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Udo Dirkschneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Rizzari!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirkschneider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Ernesto Rizzari has been cut.
Rizzari has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick by Dirkschneider misses
and Rizzari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rizzari drops an elbow to the side of Dirkschneider's head.
Rizzari controlling the action here.
Dirkschneider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizzari stops Dirkschneider from getting back to his feet.
Rizzari is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzari stops Dirkschneider from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzari stalling.
Dirkschneider is trying to escape back to his feet but Rizzari uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirkschneider pushes Rizzari away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rizzari gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dirkschneider tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rizzari content just to control the position here.
Dirkschneider is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rizzari wants to finish this one by submission but Dirkschneider is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rizzari.
Rizzari has hold of Dirkschneider's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dirkschneider manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzari controlling from mount.
Dirkschneider is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rizzari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rizzari content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirkschneider is bucking up trying to escape but Rizzari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rizzari controlling the position easily from mount.
Dirkschneider squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rizzari looking to finish Dirkschneider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dirkschneider!
Rizzari controlling from mount.
Rizzari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzari content just to control the position here.
Dirkschneider is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rizzari controlling from mount.
BOOM! Rizzari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rizzari content just to control the position here.
Rizzari landing strikes from the mount and Dirkschneider is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzari controlling from the full mount.
Rizzari lands a couple of good shots and Dirkschneider has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Rizzari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Rizzari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rizzari avoids the head kick by Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirkschneider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzari with the counter takedown but Dirkschneider avoids it easily.
Dirkschneider fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rizzari to the ground. Dirkschneider is now in Rizzari's guard.
Rizzari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirkschneider is defended easily by Rizzari.
Dirkschneider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirkschneider somewhat.
Rizzari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzari shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirkschneider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Dirkschneider plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirkschneider misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rizzari seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Rizzari seems content to control.
Dirkschneider is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rizzari in particular looking to stall.
Rizzari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dirkschneider pushes Rizzari off looking to stand but Rizzari dives back in and keeps control.
Rizzari controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider is looking to escape.
Rizzari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dirkschneider to the ground. Rizzari is now in Dirkschneider's guard.
Rizzari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzari forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rizzari in particular looking to stall.
Rizzari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rizzari won't let Dirkschneider get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dirkschneider's face.
Rizzari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rizzari content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Rizzari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Rizzari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dirkschneider throws a head kick that misses
and Rizzari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rizzari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rizzari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rizzari lands a heavy elbow.
Dirkschneider is trying to stand up.
Rizzari controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rizzari controlling from mount.
Rizzari is working for a guillotine from mount but Dirkschneider frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzari controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizzari is continuing to stall.
Dirkschneider's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rizzari working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Dirkschneider really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Rizzari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dirkschneider tries to buck Rizzari off but he can't manage it.
Rizzari raining down shots from the mount!
Rizzari controlling the pace for now.
Ernesto Rizzari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Rizzari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rizzari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rizzari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dirkschneider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dirkschneider is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzari lands a heavy elbow.
Dirkschneider working to try and regain half guard.
Rizzari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rizzari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rizzari with shots to the head and body - Dirkschneider looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rizzari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dirkschneider looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzari controlling his opponent.
Rizzari landing strikes from the mount and Dirkschneider is in trouble!
Rizzari unloading with bombs!
Rizzari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirkschneider really wants to buck Rizzari off and get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider working to try and regain half guard.
Udo Dirkschneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Rizzari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirkschneider throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rizzari. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Rizzari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rizzari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Rizzari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genjo Kurosawa (ranked 3000 p4p, 371 weight class) and Peter McTavish (ranked 3775 p4p, 435 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Genjo Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish tries to clinch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
McTavish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTavish closes the distance and clinches.
McTavish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from McTavish.
Kurosawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from McTavish.
McTavish digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
Kurosawa tries to break the clinch but McTavish is controlling the position.
Kurosawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Kurosawa misses with a wild body shot.
McTavish has closed the distance and engaged Kurosawa in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McTavish.
McTavish digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
A short right from McTavish on the inside.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTavish lands a damaging elbow.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
McTavish lands a body shot.
McTavish pushes Kurosawa up against the cage in a clinch.
McTavish lands a nice uppercut.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavish clinches with his opponent.
McTavish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, McTavish scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTavish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but McTavish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kurosawa throws a hook but McTavish avoids it easily.
Peter McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McTavish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurosawa tries a knee to the head but McTavish blocks it.
A short body shot lands from McTavish as the two fighters clinch.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
McTavish darts in and clinches Kurosawa up against the cage.
McTavish controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from McTavish.
McTavish lands a left hand.
Kurosawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTavish has managed to clinch.
A short right from McTavish on the inside.
McTavish stalling in the clinch.
McTavish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
McTavish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
McTavish is pushing Kurosawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from McTavish.
Kurosawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
McTavish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Kurosawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish clinches up against the cage.
McTavish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from McTavish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTavish lands a body punch.
McTavish presses Kurosawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTavish lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McTavish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick
and McTavish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kurosawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTavish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McTavish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peter McTavish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McTavish lands a nice elbow.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McTavish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
McTavish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosawa.
McTavish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurosawa is trying to drag McTavish to the mat but McTavish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTavish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTavish.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch but McTavish keeps him there for the moment.
McTavish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McTavish presses Kurosawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTavish lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTavish lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
McTavish effectively controlling the action here.
Kurosawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTavish smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish stops a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from McTavish.
A right hand to the body from McTavish.
McTavish taking a breather.
McTavish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
McTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTavish moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McTavish.
McTavish pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTavish stalling against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTavish prevents it.
McTavish breaks from the clinch.
McTavish scores with a jab.
McTavish avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTavish clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Peter McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish cracks Kurosawa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McTavish has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kurosawa to stand back up!
Kurosawa is rocked!
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!
McTavish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Oh Kurosawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McTavish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTavish lands with a nice body punch.
McTavish drives through and clinches with Kurosawa against the cage.
McTavish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McTavish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McTavish lands with a light punch inside.
McTavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish connects with a superb combination that knocks Kurosawa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McTavish before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kurosawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter McTavish!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amana Kelekolio (ranked 2732 p4p, 338 weight class) and Lucenti Fuzz (ranked 3441 p4p, 417 weight class). Fuzz has chosen Italia - Road Rash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
1 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amana Kelekolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucenti Fuzz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelekolio throws a head kick that misses.
Fuzz is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kelekolio like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kelekolio from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucenti Fuzz!
Lucenti Fuzz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tschechov Emilienko (ranked 2280 p4p, 295 weight class) and Akolo Mbozo (ranked 4107 p4p, 457 weight class). Akolo Mbozo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tschechov Emilienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akolo Mbozo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbozo tries to close the distance and clinch but Emilienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emilienko moves into the clinch.
Mbozo tries to circle away but Emilienko has him pinned against the cage.
Mbozo throws a head punch that misses.
Emilienko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mbozo thuds a left hand into Emilienko's body.
Mbozo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mbozo tries to bum rush Emilienko with a series of wild strikes but Emilienko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akolo Mbozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Mbozo.
Mbozo tries to clinch but Emilienko is having none of it.
Emilienko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emilienko stalling against the cage.
Emilienko has Mbozo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emilienko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mbozo tumbling to the mat - Emilienko dives into Mbozo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emilienko stands and throws Mbozo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilienko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emilienko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emilienko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mbozo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emilienko with the ground and pound but Mbozo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emilienko wants to control but Mbozo is keeping him busy.
Emilienko is looking to advance position but Mbozo won't allow it.
Mbozo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emilienko.
Emilienko is looking to advance position but Mbozo won't allow it.
Emilienko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emilienko works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilienko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Emilienko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Emilienko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emilienko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mbozo's corner calls for a 1-2. Mbozo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Tschechov Emilienko has been cut.
Mbozo throws a monster overhand right that drops Emilienko! Mbozo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akolo Mbozo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Grominsky (ranked 2662 p4p, 291 weight class) and Richard McAuliffe (ranked 2974 p4p, 321 weight class). Bart Grominsky looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Grominsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuliffe stalks Grominsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grominsky's face. Grominsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Bart Grominsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grominsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grominsky misses with a takedown
and McAuliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grominsky fails with a takedown attempt.
McAuliffe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAuliffe scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grominsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McAuliffe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grominsky is breathing heavily.
McAuliffe working the ground and pound.
Grominsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAuliffe's best efforts.
McAuliffe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grominsky is just riding it out for now. McAuliffe eventually gives up the hold.
Grominsky 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.
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAuliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grominsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAuliffe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grominsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McAuliffe trying to control from half guard but Grominsky is working away.
Grominsky tries to get to full guard but McAuliffe has control of the leg.
McAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Grominsky's hands, connecting with Grominsky's forehead.
McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grominsky wants to get back to his feet.
McAuliffe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
McAuliffe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McAuliffe prevents Grominsky from improving his position.
Grominsky is staying active underneath McAuliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McAuliffe has managed to clinch.
McAuliffe has clasped his hands together around Grominsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McAuliffe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grominsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McAuliffe is trying to get an arm triangle but Grominsky is defending well.
Grominsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grominsky can't do much from the bottom here.
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grominsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grominsky regains half guard.
McAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McAuliffe slips a nice elbow through Grominsky's hands, connecting with Grominsky's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McAuliffe tries to pass to full mount but Grominsky defends it.
McAuliffe seems to be looking for submissions.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grominsky is looking for a sweep. McAuliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grominsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAuliffe pulls his head out easily.
McAuliffe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grominsky controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grominsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McAuliffe connects with a body shot that sends Grominsky's belly button to the back.
McAuliffe scores with a shot to the body.
McAuliffe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grominsky.
Grominsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grominsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Grominsky shoots for a takedown but McAuliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAuliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grominsky with a body shot.
McAuliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grominsky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grominsky is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAuliffe and Grominsky are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McAuliffe throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Grominsky into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McAuliffe knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard McAuliffe!
In his post fight interview, Richard McAuliffe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arse Wreaker (ranked 1248 p4p, 171 weight class) and Michael Novak (ranked 5791 p4p, 533 weight class). Michael Novak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arse Wreaker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arse Wreaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Novak!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wreaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novak misses with a leg kick
and Wreaker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novak misses with a hook
and Wreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Michael Novak has been cut.
Novak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak throws a chopping leg kick but Wreaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Wreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Wreaker counters with a crisp one two that drops Novak! Wreaker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Novak to his feet! Novak is in big trouble!
Novak is rocked!
Novak throws a leg kick
and Wreaker rattles Novak with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Novak tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wreaker dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Novak stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arse Wreaker!
Arse Wreaker retains his welterweight title!
Arse Wreaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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