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RRFC Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Jaktic (ranked 24866 p4p, 506 weight class) and Brian Freeman (ranked 6050 p4p, 410 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Freeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Freeman's guard now, I'm sure.
Freeman working for a triangle but Jaktic defends it easily.
Jaktic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Freeman controls Jaktic momentarily but Jaktic frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaktic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freeman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Freeman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jaktic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaktic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Jaktic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaktic has his feet on Freeman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jaktic takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaktic has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Freeman tries to bench press Jaktic off him but Jaktic keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic lands an elbow.
Freeman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jaktic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaktic is working away from the top position though.
Jaktic is pressing down on Freeman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freeman is holding on for now.
Jaktic slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic misses with a head shot. Freeman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Jaktic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Freeman is not content to let Jaktic control the position.
Freeman is trying to control Jaktic's posture but Jaktic avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jaktic working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic 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.
Jaktic gets a takedown into half guard.
Freeman pushes Jaktic off and gets back to his feet.
William Jaktic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaktic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaktic.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaktic tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Jaktic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jaktic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Jaktic shoots in.
Jaktic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaktic is working for takedown but Freeman is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Freeman wants to break free but Jaktic has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic goes for a takedown attempt but Freeman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Jaktic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaktic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaktic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaktic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaktic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jaktic is pressing down on Freeman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freeman is holding on for now.
Freeman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic postures up.
Freeman has his feet on Jaktic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Freeman pushes Jaktic up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jaktic is avoiding it.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaktic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman.
Jaktic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.
Jaktic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaktic gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Freeman is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman lands a shot to the body.
Jaktic wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freeman has Jaktic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaktic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaktic is trying to drag Freeman to the mat but Freeman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Freeman manages to get underhooks.
Jaktic wants to take the fight to the mat but Freeman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaktic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freeman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaktic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaktic dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Freeman manages to get underhooks.
Jaktic gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Freeman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaktic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freeman pushes Jaktic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Brian Freeman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Freeman is working for takedown but Jaktic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaktic is defending well for now.
Freeman manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Freeman slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaktic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaktic gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Jaktic.
Jaktic works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Freeman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaktic's best efforts.
Freeman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Jaktic.
Freeman manages to get to full guard.
Freeman is controlling Jaktic's posture.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Jaktic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Freeman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Jaktic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Jaktic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Freeman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jaktic working the head with strikes.
Freeman is not content to let Jaktic control the position.
Jaktic laying and praying for a moment but Freeman takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is staying active underneath Jaktic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaktic is controlling the pace.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
William Jaktic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaktic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaktic works his way into side control.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaktic lands some shots froms side control.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Jaktic keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaktic is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaktic working the ground and pound but Freeman is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jaktic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaktic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jaktic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 3706 p4p, 329 weight class) and Chris Moxley (ranked 4746 p4p, 380 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by No Limit. Jake Ryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 New York, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Moxley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Moxley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moxley jumps guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moxley successfully pulls guard.
Moxley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan postures up in Moxley's guard and throws a big left but Moxley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Moxley is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moxley to get to his feet.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Moxley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moxley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Ryan backs off Moxley throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley, pushing him back against the cage.
Moxley tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Moxley to the mat.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moxley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Moxley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moxley or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Moxley doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moxley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Moxley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan shoots in but Moxley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moxley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moxley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Moxley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moxley wants to clinch
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moxley thinking.
Moxley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Moxley looks winded!
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan sets himself, and Moxley steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryan avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moxley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.
Moxley clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan 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.
Ryan rushes Moxley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan taking a breather.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxley can do to turn this around?
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Jake Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley stalks Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryan's face. Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moxley shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moxley is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moxley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Moxley wants to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch position.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Moxley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Moxley.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moxley tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moxley to the ground. Moxley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Moxley, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan leaves Moxley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Moxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moxley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Moxley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moxley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan thows a body kick. Moxley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moxley pinned against the cage. Moxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Moxley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan pushes Moxley away with a front kick.
Moxley is looking to clinch.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Moxley drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moxley passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley decides to stand and escape the position.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Moxley.
Moxley is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moxley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stuns Moxley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a right hand to the body.
Moxley gets a takedown into half guard.
Moxley controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Moxley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Moxley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moxley has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moxley gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
Ryan checks a low kick from Moxley.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Moxley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Moxley.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Moxley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Moxley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jake Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Moxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moxley tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Moxley drops back down to his feet.
Moxley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Moxley to the mat.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Moxley from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ryan!
After winning the bout, Jake Ryan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedsaid Omarov (ranked 5581 p4p, 472 weight class) and Danny Olmo (ranked 7223 p4p, 524 weight class). Magomedsaid Omarov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedsaid Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Olmo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olmo shoots for a takedown but Omarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olmo tries to sprawl but Omarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olmo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Omarov is defending well. Olmo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Omarov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Olmo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Olmo!
A victorious Danny Olmo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Summers (ranked 4953 p4p, 387 weight class) and Tom Peter (ranked 6263 p4p, 418 weight class). Keith Summers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Peter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Summers.
Summers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Summers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peter but Peter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Summers swivels and escapes.
Summers has Peter up against the cage in a clinch.
Peter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers looking to score a takedown here. Peter is defending well but Summers drives through and ends up in Peter's guard.
Peter has momentary wrist control but Summers slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Peter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Summers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peter keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Summers tries to stand but Peter is controlling from the bottom.
Summers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Summers passes Peter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Summers controlling the pace.
Peter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Summers pulls his head out easily.
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.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peter keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peter rushes Summers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Summers wants to get back to striking at distance but Peter won't allow it.
The referee calls for Summers to work.
Peter misses with a knee strike.
Summers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Summers tries to pull guard but Peter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Summers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Peter.
Peter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peter looking for a sweep. Not yet Peter, not yet.
Summers content to stall in guard here.
Peter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Summers is one step ahead there.
Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Peter.
Peter is trying to keep Summers in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Peter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summers is trying to defend but Peter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Summers is refusing to be controlled, as Peter sits in half guard.
Summers is trying to control but can't.
Peter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers is trying to get back to full guard.
Peter prevents Summers from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Summers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Summers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peter's guard.
Peter is trying to control the position but Summers postures up.
Summers landing some decent shots from guard.
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Peter is retaining full guard.
Summers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peter's guard.
Peter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Peter keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers drives through with a takedown into Peter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peter trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.
Summers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peter's head.
Summers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peter's head.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Summers slips nicely into half guard.
Summers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peter.
Summers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Summers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Summers.
Peter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Summers manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Summers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peter taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Summers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers leaves Peter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Summers darts in looking for a takedown but Peter gets double underhooks and turns Summers into the cage.
Peter clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Summers throws an elbow but misses.
Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Peter, which made it look bad.
Peter moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is trying to break free.
Peter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Summers's efforts to push away.
Summers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Summers breaks from the clinch.
Summers has Peter up against the cage in a clinch.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peter misses with a body punch.
Summers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter tries for a takedown but Summers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peter as he jumps to the side.
Keith Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers forces Peter back against the cage and clinches.
Peter fails to pull guard.
Peter manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peter swivels and escapes.
Summers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Peter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Summers tries to avoid it but Peter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Summers to the ground. Summers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter darts in and clinches Summers up against the cage.
Summers looking to stall.
Summers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Summers tries for a takedown but Peter manages to get underhooks.
Summers wants to take the fight to the mat but Peter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers swings for the body but Peter moves out of range.
Summers doesn't manage to clinch there - Peter circles away.
Peter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summers.
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peter can pounce on him.
Peter is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peter swivels and escapes.
Peter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Summers defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Peter.
I think Peter 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Summers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 3893 p4p, 425 weight class) and Jordan Baker (ranked 25217 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Molloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Molloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Molloway blocks the elbow strike.
Molloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker is trying to push Molloway away but Molloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway lands a body punch.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baker blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker pushes off an throws an elbow but Molloway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molloway lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Molloway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Molloway lands a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker wants to break free but Molloway has control.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Molloway's takedown attempt.
Molloway keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hax Molloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Molloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker wants to break free but Molloway has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Molloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molloway has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molloway passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molloway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Molloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker pushes Molloway off looking to stand but Molloway dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker!
Molloway looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is controlling an arm, preventing Molloway from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Molloway looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molloway wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Molloway.
Molloway swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hax Molloway!
In his post fight interview, Hax Molloway 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Milan Aljandro (ranked 2617 p4p, 260 weight class) and Ribaraoi Tawaivuna (ranked 3092 p4p, 288 weight class). Aljandro comes to the cage accompanied by The next episode. Ribaraoi Tawaivuna has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Aljandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tawaivuna shoots in looking for a takedown. Aljandro tries to sprawl out of it but Tawaivuna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aljandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aljandro attempts a counter takedown but Tawaivuna avoids it well and moves away.
Tawaivuna darts in looking for a takedown but Aljandro gets double underhooks and turns Tawaivuna into the cage.
Aljandro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tawaivuna's half guard.
Tawaivuna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aljandro is tapping! Great win for Tawaivuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Anthony (ranked 2939 p4p, 350 weight class) and Georgi Konds (ranked 4226 p4p, 455 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 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 New York, Marc Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Konds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Konds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony wants to clinch but Konds slips to the side
and Konds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Konds pushes him off.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony staying out of range there.
Konds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Konds wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anthony throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Konds.
Nice elbow from Anthony.
It looks like Georgi Konds has been cut.
Konds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
Konds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anthony looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony keeps control of Konds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anthony working aggressively here.
Konds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Konds trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Konds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony controls Konds momentarily but Konds frees himself.
Konds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anthony closes the distance but Konds moves to the side
and Konds counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Konds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Konds. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konds.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Konds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konds throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Konds.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Konds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Konds is avoiding it.
Konds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Konds does it's job there.
Konds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konds misses the shot to the body.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Konds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konds is looking for the big counter here.
Anthony doesn't manage to clinch there - Konds circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Konds!
Konds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Konds both land. Nice combination.
Anthony's corner calls for a 1-2. Anthony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthony.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konds stalling in the clinch.
Konds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konds is trying to break the clinch but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Konds lands a body shot.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anthony fails to land.
Konds avoids a wild elbow strike from Anthony.
Anthony pushes Konds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konds backwards.
Anthony throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Konds tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Konds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgi Konds'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.
Anthony wants to clinch.
Konds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konds misses with a body shot.
Konds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anthony.
Konds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Georgi Konds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Konds.
Anthony shoots for a double leg takedown but Konds sprawls well. He's pushed Anthony's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Konds misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Konds is avoiding it.
Konds misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony takes the fight into the clinch.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anthony lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konds backwards.
Marc Anthony has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anthony jumps guard but Konds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konds lands a slapping body shot.
Anthony tries to clinch but Konds is having none of it.
Anthony tries to clinch but Konds is having none of it.
Konds misses with an uppercut.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Konds circles away and keeps his distance.
Konds misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to clinch but Konds moves out of range.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Konds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Konds misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konds throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Anthony darts in and clinches Konds up against the cage.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Konds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anthony pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anthony pushes Konds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Konds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konds leaves Anthony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Konds throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Konds. Those never looked like landing.
Konds keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anthony tries to clinch there but Konds circles away.
It seemed like Konds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony wants to clinch up but Konds keeps it at a distance.
Anthony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anthony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Konds does no damage.
Konds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Konds scores with a sloppy right hand. Anthony should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Anthony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Konds doesn't seem phased though.
Anthony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konds on the side of the head.
Konds is rocked!
Konds scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Konds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgi Konds's cut.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Konds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konds is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
Anthony doesn't manage to clinch there - Konds circles away.
Konds is looking for the big counter here.
Anthony connects with a combination that backs up Konds into the cage. Anthony lands a flurry of punches that gets past Konds's guard. Konds is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Anthony bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Anthony!
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#R1#
Tomcic closes the distance looking to clinch
and O'Neil counters with a left to the body.
Tomcic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O'Neil slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses.
O'Neil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tomcic backs up against the cage.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomcic.
Tomcic shoots and misses
and O'Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomcic shoots for a takedown but O'Neil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tomcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O'Neil lands a right hook to the body.
O'Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomcic is looking to land body kicks.
Tomcic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomcic.
O'Neil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O'Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.#T1#
O'Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Tomcic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
Tomcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and O'Neil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomcic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O'Neil, right into the meat.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcic throws a poor cross that misses
and O'Neil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O'Neil scores with a jab. Tomcic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O'Neil has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tomcic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O'Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
Tomcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcic doesn't manage to clinch there - O'Neil circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomcic tries to clinch up but O'Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
O'Neil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil scores with a body shot.
Tomcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Tomcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
O'Neil digs a good hook to Tomcic's body.
O'Neil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tomcic rather than just go for the knockout.
O'Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tomcic at a distance.
O'Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Tomcic moves out of range.
Tomcic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tomcic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomcic avoids the head kick by O'Neil.
O'Neil swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomcic.
O'Neil throws out a counter right but Tomcic avoids it with no problem.
Tomcic throws a head kick that O'Neil semi-blocks.
#CL#
Tomcic darts in and clinches O'Neil up against the cage.
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil has Tomcic pushed against the cage.
O'Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
#T3#
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomcic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O'Neil's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomcic.
O'Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomcic backwards.
O'Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Tomcic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O'Neil.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomcic controls his hands.
Tomcic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomcic prevents a body shot from O'Neil.
Tomcic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O'Neil or not.
O'Neil tries to work over Tomcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O'Neil misses with some punches.
Tomcic works on O'Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
O'Neil looks winded!
O'Neil is looking to control Tomcic's arms but Tomcic gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Neil has his back to the cage.
Tomcic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomcic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O'Neil trying to stall but Tomcic improves his position.
Tomcic missing with knees to the body.
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic misses with an elbow strike.
O'Neil takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from O'Neil.
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!
Tomcic lands a hook that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomcic.
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O'Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body.
Tomcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O'Neil avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O'Neil is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
O'Neil wants to stall.
O'Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Tomcic has a couple of punches blocked by O'Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Tomcic darts in and clinches O'Neil up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for O'Neil.
Tomcic has O'Neil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O'Neil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Tomcic has picked O'Neil up - he's going for a ride! Tomcic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Tomcic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tomcic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O'Neil has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tomcic is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil is staying active underneath Tomcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
O'Neil is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Tomcic is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but O'Neil still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, O'Neil has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
O'Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomcic keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tomcic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O'Neil trying to mount his opponent but Tomcic defends it.
Tomcic tries to get to full guard but O'Neil has control of the leg.
O'Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back.
O'Neil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomcic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomcic controlling the position for now.
Tomcic wants to improve his position but O'Neil is controlling well.
Tomcic is trying to maintain the position but O'Neil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tomcic scores with a head kick.
O'Neil fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomcic in the body.
Tomcic throws a head kick but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil works Tomcic's body with a nice hook.
Tomcic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O'Neil throws a nice outside leg kick.
O'Neil throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Tomcic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O'Neil to the ground. Tomcic is now in O'Neil's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomcic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tomcic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tomcic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
O'Neil scores with a shot to the body.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
Tomcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
O'Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by O'Neil. Beautiful body shot.
Tomcic moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Tomcic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomcic lands in his opponent's guard.
O'Neil keeping moving, preventing Tomcic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic stands and throws O'Neil's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Tomcic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomcic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tomcic wants to control but O'Neil is keeping him busy.
O'Neil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Tomcic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladimir Tomcic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tomcic tries for a kimura but O'Neil is defending well. #SUB#
Tomcic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tomcic taking a breather here. #SUB#
Tomcic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O'Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tomcic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Tomcic has an Americana. O'Neil didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tomcic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tomcic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vladimir Tomcic!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Tomcic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Doms (ranked 2385 p4p, 273 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 2626 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barry Diemomd enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd misses with a kick to the body.
Doms is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Diemomd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Doms moved out of range nicely.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
It seemed like Diemomd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doms.
Doms scores with a head kick. Diemomd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barry Diemomd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diemomd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doms.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doms. Diemomd shrugs it off though.
Diemomd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doms.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doms misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Diemomd does no damage.
A combination from Diemomd does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Doms is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doms. That's going to slow Diemomd down.
Nice body kick there by Doms.
Doms thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diemomd if he has to take too many more of those.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Diemomd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diemomd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doms.
Doms staying out of range there.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diemomd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diemomd throws a sloppy body shot
and Doms counters with a good low kick that Diemomd was not able to check.
Diemomd loads up on a big right hand but Doms slips the punch.
Diemomd misses with a wild body shot.
Doms 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.
Diemomd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doms.
Diemomd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doms counters with a good low kick that Diemomd was not able to check.
Doms connects with a solid leg kick.
Diemomd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diemomd swings for the body but Doms moves out of range.
Crunch! Doms slams his shin into Diemomd's torso.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Diemomd throws out a counter right but Doms avoids it with no problem.
Diemomd throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms moves out of range as Diemomd strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doms.
Doms thuds his shin into the meat of Diemomd's side.
Diemomd throws the left hand but Doms avoids the punch easily.
Diemomd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diemomd avoids the head kick by Doms.
Doms ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Good work by Diemomd as he checks the leg kick.
Diemomd tries a quick counter leg kick but Doms is wise to it.
Diemomd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doms.
Doms lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Diemomd loads up on a big right hand but Doms slips the punch.
Doms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diemomd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diemomd takes a swing at Doms's ribcage but misses.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Doms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diemomd checks it well.
Doms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Doms throws a head kick that half lands.
Doms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doms throws a head kick that misses.
Doms moves out of range as Diemomd strikes.
Doms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diemomd throws a looping overhand right but Doms ducks down to avoid it.
Doms throws a wild body kick that Diemomd sees coming a mile off.
Diemomd misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doms throws a nice head kick!
Doms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Doms moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doms throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Doms tenderised Diemomd's leg. Diemomd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diemomd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doms slips a jab and a cross from Diemomd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Doms dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms throws a body shot but no joy.
Diemomd misses with a head kick.
Doms thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Diemomd off balance momentarily.
Diemomd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Doms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Diemomd is predictable there
and Doms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diemomd's knee momentarily.
Diemomd misses with a looping left.
Doms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barry Diemomd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Doms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Diemomd blocks the leg kick.
Diemomd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Doms scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Doms appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doms avoids the head kick by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diemomd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doms.
Doms slips a jab and a cross from Diemomd.
A leg kick checked by Diemomd.
Doms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diemomd can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doms, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diemomd checks a leg kick.
Doms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doms misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doms!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Diemomd misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Doms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diemomd throws a big shot that misses.
Diemomd connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Doms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick.
Doms tries to score with a low kick but Diemomd moves his leg out of the way.
Doms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doms throws a hook but Diemomd avoids it easily.
Diemomd misses with a double jab
and Doms counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doms blocks a jab.
Doms lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doms looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diemomd misses with a left hand
and Doms counters with a nice leg kick.
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Diemomd off balance momentarily.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diemomd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diemomd falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Doms to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Doms connects with a solid leg kick.
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diemomd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Doms is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diemomd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Doms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diemomd checks a low kick from Doms.
Doms misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Diemomd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diemomd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doms counters with a right hand to the body.
Diemomd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doms.
Diemomd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doms dodges the punch combination from Diemomd.
Doms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diemomd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doms lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Doms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Doms throws a head kick that half lands.
Diemomd misses with a left hand
and Doms counters with a solid body kick.
Doms throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Diemomd looks for the body kick but Doms saw that one coming.
As Diemomd backs away, Doms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Doms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doms lands a head kick. Diemomd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Doms explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diemomd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doms connects with a leg kick. Diemomd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diemomd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Doms is out of range.
Doms connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diemomd throws a jab but it's blocked by Doms.
Doms lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diemomd throws a right hand that Doms ducks under and follows up with a left that Doms also avoids with ease.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Diemomd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doms.
Doms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a nice looking combination but Doms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doms.
Doms misses with a low kick.
Doms defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diemomd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doms counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diemomd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diemomd throws a big shot that misses.
Barry Diemomd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd moves out of range as Doms throws a body kick.
Diemomd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diemomd moves out of range as Doms throws a body kick.
Diemomd avoids the head kick by Doms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Diemomd misses.
Doms misses with a kick to the body.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut
and Doms counters with a head kick.
Diemomd tries to bum rush Doms with a series of wild strikes but Doms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie Doms is winning the standup battle so far.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diemomd! But no joy.
Doms looks for the body kick but Diemomd saw that one coming.
Diemomd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doms misses with a low kick.
Doms misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diemomd misses with a lunging right hand
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diemomd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doms counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diemomd avoids the head kick by Doms.
Doms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Doms misses with a body kick.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick.
Diemomd throws out a counter right but Doms avoids it with no problem.
Diemomd lands with a right hand.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Doms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Diemomd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Doms tenderised Diemomd's leg. Diemomd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doms moves out of range as Diemomd strikes.
Doms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Doms looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Diemomd moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Doms feints and then cracks Diemomd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diemomd down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Diemomd blocks the leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Diemomd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diemomd looks to land a combination. Doms sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses.
Doms throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Diemomd blocks the low kick.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Doms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doms. That's going to slow Diemomd down.
Doms moves out of range as Diemomd strikes.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doms.
Frankie Doms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Doms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doms 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Doms!
Frankie Doms thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Diaz (ranked 1819 p4p, 210 weight class) and Karl Henriksen (ranked 1796 p4p, 224 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Troublesome '96 - 2pac. Henriksen has chosen OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henriksen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Henriksen moves out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henriksen.
Despite the aggression on Henriksen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Henriksen avoids nicely.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Henriksen jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henriksen has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz gets through Henriksen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henriksen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Henriksen.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenriksen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henriksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Henriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Henriksen avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Mario Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Henriksen backpedaling.
Henriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Henriksen backs away looking to recover.
Diaz tries to bum rush Henriksen with a series of wild strikes but Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Henriksen pulls guard.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henriksen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is posturing up here but Henriksen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diaz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diaz has to tap! Slick submission there by Henriksen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Henriksen!
Karl Henriksen 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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