WPFC 41 - Tiramanti vs. Storm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brady Hill (ranked 4827 p4p, 461 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 6938 p4p, 532 weight class). Brady Hill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hill
vs
Andrianov

193 cm
21
177 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brady Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Hill lands.

It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.

Hill darts in and clinches Andrianov up against the cage.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Andrianov.
Andrianov is stalling here.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill jumps guard but Andrianov stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrianov to keep the fight standing.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrianov effectively controlling the action here.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov lands with a light punch inside.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill working aggressively here.
Andrianov lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrianov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Andrianov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrianov smiles and moves away.

Andrianov drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andrianov misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but Andrianov won't allow it.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrianov smiles and moves away.
Andrianov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrianov lands the left hand.

Andrianov cracks Hill with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andrianov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hill to stand back up!

Hill is rocked!
Andrianov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hill tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Andrianov!
The defeated Brady Hill had this to say: 'Wolf Pack/Davey Mack should be ASHAMED of this matchup'.

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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Neiumen (ranked 3458 p4p, 311 weight class) and Sergey Makarov (ranked 6146 p4p, 426 weight class). Neiumen comes to the cage accompanied by Viking. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Neiumen
vs
Makarov

183 cm
21
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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, Thor Neiumen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neiumen.
Makarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov scores with a nice head shot.

Makarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neiumen's half guard.
Nice strikes from Makarov there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Neiumen's temple.

Neiumen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makarov pulls his head out easily.

Neiumen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makarov lands a nice short elbow.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Neiumen looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neiumen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov lands strikes from half guard.
Makarov slips a nice elbow through Neiumen's hands, connecting with Neiumen's forehead.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neiumen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neiumen wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Neiumen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov working over Neiumen with some ground and pound. Neiumen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neiumen is holding on to half guard well.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makarov working over Neiumen with some ground and pound. Neiumen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makarov is looking for a kimura here.
Makarov wants to control but Neiumen is keeping him busy.
Makarov winds up and cracks Neiumen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Neiumen actively working from the bottom here.

Neiumen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Neiumen is having none of it.
Makarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Neiumen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neiumen wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Neiumen taking some punishment here, with Makarov in his half guard.
Makarov slips a nice elbow through Neiumen's hands, connecting with Neiumen's forehead.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Neiumen is having none of it.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Neiumen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neiumen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard.

Neiumen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Makarov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Neiumen's body to avoid the submission. Neiumen has instead reached around Makarov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Neiumen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thor Neiumen!
Thor Neiumen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 23479 p4p, 495 weight class) and Brendan Quiniou (ranked 6509 p4p, 428 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by The Hammer by Motörhead. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brendan Quiniou enters the cage!

Banner
vs
Quiniou

165 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brendan Quiniou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries to score with a low kick but Quiniou moves his leg out of the way.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Banner tries to sprawl but Quiniou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Quiniou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.

Quiniou is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Quiniou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner won't allow Quiniou to pass to mount.

Quiniou is looking for a kimura here.

Quiniou is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner 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.
Quiniou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quiniou works his way into side control.

Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quiniou laying and praying for a moment but Banner takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quiniou is looking for a kimura here.

Quiniou is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quiniou to get the leverage.

Banner is defending against the submission attempts here by Quiniou.

Quiniou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quiniou is working away from the top position though.

Quiniou is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Quiniou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Quiniou seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Quiniou gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Quiniou's head to control him but Quiniou postures up.
Quiniou trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.

Quiniou has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Banner defend it? Quiniou steps over the head and cranks it - Banner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Quiniou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendan Quiniou!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 1224 p4p, 142 weight class) and Lars Bullock (ranked 7040 p4p, 453 weight class). Lars Bullock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus St Stone's chin.

St Stone
vs
Bullock

196 cm
22
282 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

197 cm
27
273 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Bullock is avoiding it.

Bullock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St Stone's guard.
Bullock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bullock throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullock preventing the sweep.

St Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bullock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullock trying to control but St Stone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

St Stone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bullock uses it to pass to side control.
Bullock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone taking a bit of punishment here - Bullock scoring with strikes.

It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

St Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bullock is nestled in close to St Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Marcus St Stone's cut is getting worse.
Bullock scores with a big shot! St Stone's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save St Stone! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Bullock!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Vinsson (ranked 3641 p4p, 315 weight class) and Jacob Menard (ranked 7223 p4p, 456 weight class). Bilal Vinsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vinsson
vs
Menard

168 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bilal Vinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Menard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Menard clinches up against the cage.
Menard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vinsson managing to block the knees to the body from Menard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vinsson's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vinsson is stalling here.
Vinsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Menard avoiding damage.
Vinsson taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard misses with a punch on the inside.
Menard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vinsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vinsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Vinsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Vinsson has picked Menard up - he's going for a ride! Vinsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vinsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vinsson thows a huge punch but Menard dodges it nicely.
Vinsson with the ground and pound but Menard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menard wants to stand and escape but Vinsson is having none of it.
Vinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vinsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinsson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menard's guard.
Vinsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menard is not content to let Vinsson control the position.
Vinsson working Menard over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson working Menard over with strikes.
Menard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Menard is rocked!
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menard keeps working.
Menard has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menard is still in real trouble! Can Vinsson finish him?
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menard is looking for a sweep. Vinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vinsson winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Vinsson there.
Vinsson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Menard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vinsson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Menard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vinsson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilal Vinsson!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tropper (ranked 2932 p4p, 334 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 4003 p4p, 413 weight class). Kelly has chosen Vigilante as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tropper
vs
Kelly

182 cm
22
188 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Tropper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Tropper feinted with a counter takedown.
Tropper looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
A cross from Tropper lands.
Tropper tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Kelly has managed to clinch.
Tropper lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
Tropper has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.

Tropper has hold of one of Kelly's legs. Kelly is fighting the takedown attempt but Tropper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Tropper tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tropper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tropper trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tropper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Tropper manages to break the clinch.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tropper looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kelly tries to get set, Tropper tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelly manages to avoid the attempt.
Tropper swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tropper moves away.
Tropper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Tropper's legs.
Tropper slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a shot to the body
and Tropper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tropper takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Tropper didn't see that one coming.
Kelly misses with a hook. Tropper ducked under it nicely.
Tropper throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tropper moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly scores with a jab. Tropper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tropper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly cracks Tropper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tropper counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ned Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
Tropper throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tropper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tropper takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly motions for Tropper to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly misses with a hook
enabling Tropper to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tropper momentarily.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tropper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
Some wild striking there from Tropper.
Tropper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tropper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tropper shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
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!

Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropper scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.

Kelly breaks the clinch.
Tropper swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Tropper moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Tropper throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropper throws a big shot that misses.
Tropper slips under a jab from Kelly.
Tropper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tropper drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tropper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly lands a high kick!
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tropper's head but Tropper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tropper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tropper misses the jab.
Nick Tropper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tropper loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
A nice side step and Kelly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tropper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tropper moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Tropper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tropper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly lands a nice hook to Tropper's body. Tropper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelly cracks Tropper with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tropper counters by moving into the clinch.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troppers head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Tropper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Tropper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tropper can't break the clinch.
Ned Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tropper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tropper throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Tropper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Tropper swinging wildly here.
Tropper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tropper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tropper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tropper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tropper.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Tropper avoids it with no problem.
Tropper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropper. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a push kick but Tropper slaps the foot to one side.
Tropper walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body
and Tropper counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Tropper to acknowledge the strikes.
Tropper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropper connects with a jab.
Tropper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tropper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Tropper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Tropper avoids it with no problem.
Tropper slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Tropper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tropper cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Tropper on that attempt.
Tropper throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Tropper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tropper lands a nice looking body shot.
Tropper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ned Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Kelly lands.
Tropper dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly moves out of range as Tropper strikes.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tropper.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Tropper.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Tropper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tropper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Tropper's body.
A punch combination from Tropper misses.
Tropper throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Tropper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kelly. That one must have hurt.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tropper.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
As Kelly looks to move away, Tropper throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tropper throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
Tropper misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands a head shot.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tropper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tropper jabs at Kelly's body.
Tropper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tropper slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tropper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Kelly slams his shin into Tropper's torso.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.
Tropper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Tropper slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Tropper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
Tropper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropper walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly clobbers Tropper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tropper's head but Tropper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tropper throws a body shot but no joy.
Tropper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tropper connects with a jab.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tropper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tropper.
Tropper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tropper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tropper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropper throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Kelly with a hook.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tropper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tropper misses with a wild combination.
Kelly throws a hook but Tropper blocks it.
Tropper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tropper cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tropper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tropper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly throws a jab when Tropper was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropper blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Tropper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Tropper takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Tropper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tropper momentarily.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Tropper's shoulder, as Tropper tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Tropper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nick Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly 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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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 3033 p4p, 287 weight class) and Sting Fire (ranked 2438 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scott
vs
Fire

200 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

210 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sting Fire!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott throws a low kick, looking for Fire's leg but Fire calmly moves out of range.
Scott 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.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Fire tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fire misses.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fire throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fire checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott misses with a double jab

and Fire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Fire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
Scott just leaning against Fire, taking a breather.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fire throws an elbow that misses.
Fire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Fire.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fire throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Fire.
A knee to the head by Fire.
Fire misses with a knee strike.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
Fire tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Fire gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott throws an elbow but it misses.
Fire avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
A hook to the body from Fire.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Fire.
Fire lands a knee to the body.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott blocking some punches.
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Fire.
Fire landing knees to the body.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Fire tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fire can turn it around.
Fire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Fire is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Fire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Tyler Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Fire landing knees to the body.
Fire misses with a punch to the body.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Fire.
Fire throws an elbow that misses.
Fire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Fire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott working aggressively here.
Scott avoiding damage as Fire throws knees to the body.
Fire connects with a knee to the head.
Scott pushes off an throws an elbow but Fire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fire obliges.
Fire lands a knee to the body.
Fire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fire lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fire.
Fire trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sting Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick by Scott misses

and Fire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Scott! Fire lets Scott back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fire checks a leg kick.
Fire tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott sets himself, and Fire steps forward looking for the clinch! Scott avoids it this time.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Fire counters with a crisp right that sends Scott to the canvas! Fire follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sting Fire!
A relieved looking Sting Fire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 2189 p4p, 287 weight class) and Yka Sonni (ranked 3172 p4p, 384 weight class). Matt Manners has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manners
vs
Sonni

200 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Manners as Sonni shoots in.
Manners tries to land a front kick but Sonni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat.

Sonni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manners tries to buck Sonni off but Sonni is having none of it.

Sonni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manners has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manners is being controlled here.
Manners is looking for a sweep.
Manners is trying to escape the position but Sonni is controlling the position.
Manners is looking to reverse the position.
Manners is working hard here to advance position.
Manners's coaches at The Forge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sonni happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners tries to bench press Sonni off him but Sonni keeps the position.
Manners can't do much from the bottom here.
Sonni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manners's legs.
Manners sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manners wants to improve his position but Sonni is controlling well.
Sonni controlling the pace.
Sonni wants to control but Manners is keeping him busy.

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.
Manners is in trouble now - Sonni has advanced to mount!

Sonni wants to finish this one by submission but Manners is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sonni.
Manners is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manners is looking to improve his position but Sonni isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni fails to take his opponent's back.
Sonni prevents Manners from getting the reversal.
Sonni controlling his opponent.
Sonni prevents Manners from getting the reversal.
Manners wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sonni not allowing Manners to control his hands.
Our spies down at at Jorzi GYM inform us that Sonni has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sonni controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sonni has the hooks in. Manners is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sonni passes his arm under Manners's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Manners taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Du Mahss (ranked 2383 p4p, 236 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 3644 p4p, 322 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Du Mahss
vs
Rasputin

190 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Du Mahss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Mahss.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Mahss.
Du Mahss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Du Mahss dodges an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin looking to throw knees to the head but Du Mahss is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Du Mahss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Du Mahss managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
Du Mahss is trying to pull guard but Rasputin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
Du Mahss avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Du Mahss is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin slows down the pace here.
Du Mahss letting Rasputin take a breather here.

Du Mahss breaks the clinch.
Tommy Du Mahss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasputin clinches up against the cage.
Rasputin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rasputin has Du Mahss pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rasputin.

It looks like Tommy Du Mahss has been cut.
Rasputin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Du Mahss wants to get back to striking at distance but Rasputin won't allow it.
Du Mahss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasputin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Du Mahss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasputin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Mahss's face.
Rasputin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Du Mahss avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Rasputin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Du Mahss takes an elbow to the temple.

Tommy Du Mahss's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Du Mahss blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasputin tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Mahss avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Du Mahss dodges an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du Mahss tries to break free but Rasputin pushes him back against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Du Mahss is trying to pull guard but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Du Mahss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Du Mahss up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Du Mahss blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside that Du Mahss shrugs off.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but Du Mahss blocks with his arms.
Rasputin has Du Mahss pressed against the cage, preventing Du Mahss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rasputin slows down the pace here.
Du Mahss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Du Mahss's efforts to push away.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Du Mahss blocks it with crossed arms.
Du Mahss managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
A frustrated look appears on Du Mahss's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin stalling.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Du Mahss tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Du Mahss managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Rasputin.

Tommy Du Mahss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rasputin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Du Mahss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rasputin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Du Mahss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Du Mahss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Du Mahss wants a takedown but no success here.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Du Mahss's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Du Mahss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Du Mahss misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Du Mahss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Du Mahss.
Du Mahss throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin takes one to the chin there.
Rasputin wants to clinch but Du Mahss slips to the side
and Du Mahss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Du Mahss moves away
and Du Mahss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Rasputin misses
and Du Mahss counters with a nice uppercut.

Du Mahss gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
Du Mahss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Du Mahss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Mahss is defending well for now.
Du Mahss is trying to pull guard but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside.
Du Mahss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Du Mahss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Du Mahss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Mahss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rasputin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Mahss's face.

Jeez, Tommy Du Mahss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rasputin lands an elbow just above Du Mahss 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Du Mahss's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piotr Rasputin!
The defeated Tommy Du Mahss had this to say: 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR PINKIE TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS!'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 605 p4p, 96 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 2141 p4p, 278 weight class). Jackson Storm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tiramanti
vs
Storm

185 cm
21
207 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

183 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tiramanti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiramanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Tiramanti's head back.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm jabs Tiramanti right on the nose. Tiramanti blinks but takes it well.
Storm lunges at Tiramanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiramanti's hand.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm 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.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Tiramanti misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with the combination.
Tiramanti walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiramanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiramanti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm thuds his right hand into Tiramanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiramanti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti lands with a cross.
We've been told by Tiramanti's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm misses with a hook.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Storm moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiramanti throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Tiramanti backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Tiramanti manages to avoid it all.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiramanti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Tiramanti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Tiramanti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm digs a good body shot into Tiramanti's ribs.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tiramanti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Tiramanti.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Storm with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm cracks Tiramanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Tiramanti.
Storm tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiramanti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm misses with a combination
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiramanti at a distance.
Storm thumps Tiramanti with a low kick.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands the left hand.
Tiramanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tiramanti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Storm follows Tiramanti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Storm!
Jackson Storm is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jackson Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.