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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Usman Al Naemi (ranked 3268 p4p, 345 weight class) and Douglas Dannis (ranked 3431 p4p, 356 weight class). Douglas Dannis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Usman Al Naemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dannis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Naemi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Naemi wants to clinch.
Al Naemi misses with a leg kick
and Dannis counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Naemi has his takedown stuffed
and Dannis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dannis connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dannis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Naemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dannis counters with a left to the body.
Al Naemi gets caught flat footed, as Dannis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dannis is standing up over Al Naemi. Al Naemi looks to escape but Dannis dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naemi looking for a sweep but Dannis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Al Naemi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dannis controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dannis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dannis raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dannis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Al Naemi tries to lock up and control but Dannis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dannis controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Dannis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Naemi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dannis raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dannis controlling his opponent.
Al Naemi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dannis controlling from the full mount.
Dannis avoids the attempt from Al Naemi to control.
Dannis controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Naemi regains half guard.
Dannis is taking a breather. Al Naemi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dannis tries to pass to full mount but Al Naemi defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dannis stalling.
Al Naemi trying to control but Dannis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dannis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Naemi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dannis to counter with a crisp jab.
Dannis moves into range and clinches up with Al Naemi.
Dannis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al Naemi up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Dannis.
Dannis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Dannis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al Naemi looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis pulls guard successfully.
Dannis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dannis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dannis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dannis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two 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.
Al Naemi trying to control but Dannis is working from the bottom.
Dannis trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Al Naemi.
Al Naemi tries to clinch but Dannis moves away
and Dannis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Naemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dannis finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Naemi's head.
Dannis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Naemi on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Naemi's guard now, I'm sure.
Al Naemi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dannis is now in half guard.
Al Naemi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dannis passes to full mount!
Al Naemi tries to reverse the position but Dannis maintains control.
Dannis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dannis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dannis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Douglas Dannis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dannis with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Naemi regains half guard.
Dannis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dannis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Al Naemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Naemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dannis pinned against the ropes. Dannis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dannis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Usman Al Naemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Naemi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Naemi closes the distance but Dannis moves to the side
and Dannis counters with a right hand to the body.
Dannis punishes Al Naemi's body with a nice straight punch.
Dannis closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis is struggling to control the position.
Al Naemi is looking to break free of the clinch but Dannis has double underhooks.
Al Naemi tries for a takedown but Dannis manages to get underhooks.
Al Naemi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usman Al Naemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Naemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dannis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Al Naemi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dannis manages to move to mount!
Al Naemi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dannis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dannis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Naemi is looking to escape.
Dannis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Naemi is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dannis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dannis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dannis controlling his opponent.
Dannis tries to control but Al Naemi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Naemi wants to hold on but Dannis pushes him away.
Douglas Dannis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dannis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dannis breaks from Al Naemi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dannis prevents Al Naemi from getting the reversal.
Usman Al Naemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Naemi wants to hold on but Dannis pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dannis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dannis 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Dannis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Steele (ranked 7236 p4p, 274 weight class) and TyLaw Diaz (ranked 25051 p4p, 494 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TyLaw Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Steele has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Steele's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Steele controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steele is aware though and is defending well.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Steele in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TyLaw Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Steele throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dave Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TyLaw Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz tries to bench press Steele off him but Steele keeps the position.
Steele controls the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steele here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steele content to control rather than advance.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steele is working away from the top position though.
Diaz has hold of Steele's hands but Steele slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
Steele controlling the action here.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Steele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steele prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Steele is controlling the pace.
Steele seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Steele controlling the pace.
Steele is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Steele is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steele is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steele is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Steele circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Steele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Diaz looks to move away, Steele throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Dave Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TyLaw Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Dave Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steele is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Steele circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dave Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Steele!
After the fight, Dave Steele was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, TyLaw Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't stop getting knocked out but I wanna move up a weight class away from these powerful midgets'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Lock (ranked 4477 p4p, 491 weight class) and Jim Ferguson (ranked 6315 p4p, 555 weight class). Ferguson has chosen The Crusher as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Ian Lock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ian Lock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lock trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Lock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lock, into his guard.
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson won't allow Lock to sweep him here.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Lock's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Lock is looking for a triangle here but Ferguson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lock tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Ferguson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ferguson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lock sneaks back into half guard.
Lock wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock working to try and regain half guard.
Lock is working hard here to advance position.
Lock is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
Ferguson throwing strikes here but Lock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lock regains half guard.
Lock gets back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson tries to stand but Lock is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian Lock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lock manages to avoid it.
Lock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Lock sits in half guard.
Lock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Lock tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Lock is controlling well.
Lock is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Lock wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Lock is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
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.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ian Lock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lock looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Lock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ferguson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Lock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock.
Ian Lock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson tries to sprawl but Lock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lock is looking for a kimura here.
Lock trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Lock eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson tries to kick Lock off but Lock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Lock seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Lock is controlling well.
Lock is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lock looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Lock avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Jim Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Lock is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Lock postures up.
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Lock looking to pass the guard.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lock stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lock is looking to pass into half guard but Ferguson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferguson is in guard.
Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Lock is keeping the position.
Ian Lock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Ferguson.
I think Lock 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Lock!
Ian Lock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Jim Ferguson had this to say: 'The phoenix has risen ... and beaten the hell out of me. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erich Ludendorff (ranked 2918 p4p, 356 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 7105 p4p, 564 weight class). Ludendorff comes to the ring accompanied by Erika. Rory Rothstein is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erich Ludendorff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothstein is looking for the big counter here.
Ludendorff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rothstein is looking for the big counter here.
Ludendorff staying out of range there.
Rothstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ludendorff is out of range and Rothstein settles back down.
Ludendorff scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut.
Ludendorff throws an overhand right that drops Rothstein like a sack of potatoes! Ludendorff dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erich Ludendorff!
Erich Ludendorff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 2084 p4p, 35 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 2379 p4p, 40 weight class). Bronson comes to the ring accompanied by Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. Charles Bronson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Dio's chin.
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242 lbs
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245 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dio or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Dio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
Dio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand.
Dio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Dio ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Dio is rocked!
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson with a jab.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
It looks like Bronson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dio moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Dio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bronson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dio avoids the body shot from Bronson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio walks into a jab.
Dio misses with the combination.
Dio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Dio slips a jab from Bronson.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws a hook but Dio avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Dio. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Bronson has Dio up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dio.
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!
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Dio tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the ropes.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Dio's head.
Bronson has Dio pressed against the ropes, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio blocks a body shot from Bronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dio.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Dio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Dio looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Dio wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Dio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Bronson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
Dio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Dio works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dio blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Dio coming out on top.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Dio dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Charles Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dio throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a kick to the body.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dio's sensitive parts.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dio.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dio momentarily.
Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Dio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is trying to stand.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
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. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
Dio uses his free foot to push down on Bronson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bronson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dio trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dio tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Dio counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Bronson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 1994 p4p, 264 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 7409 p4p, 588 weight class). Rockstar has chosen You're The Best Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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34
214 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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197 lbs
24 - 19 - 1 |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers lands an overhand right.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninefingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ninefingers pushes Rockstar away with a front kick.
Ninefingers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockstar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ninefingers.
Rockstar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ninefingers thows a body kick. Rockstar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rockstar shoots for a takedown but Ninefingers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rockstar misses with a kick to the body.
Rockstar throws a body kick that misses.
Rockstar looking to score a takedown here. Ninefingers is defending well but Rockstar drives through and ends up in Ninefingers's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar throws a strike but Ninefingers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ninefingers is in close to Rockstar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockstar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninefingers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ninefingers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ninefingers advances to half guard.
Rockstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninefingers wants to control but Rockstar is keeping him busy.
Ninefingers is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockstar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rockstar wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockstar working a defensive guard here.
Ninefingers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ninefingers slips nicely into half guard.
Rockstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninefingers is controlling the pace.
Ninefingers is looking to take a break and control but Rockstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockstar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
Ninefingers is taking a breather. Rockstar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ninefingers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ninefingers trying to pass the guard but Rockstar defending well.
Ninefingers is thwarting Rockstar's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Ninefingers there.
Rockstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ninefingers pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Ninefingers there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers content to control rather than advance.
Ninefingers passes to full mount!
Rockstar is desperately trying to improve his position but Ninefingers has a good base and remains in mount.
Ninefingers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ninefingers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Rockstar is squirming around nicely.
Ninefingers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ninefingers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockstar is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers landing strikes from the mount and Rockstar is in trouble!
Ninefingers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockstar looks a forlorn figure.
Rockstar is squirming around, avoiding Ninefingers's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ninefingers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninefingers controlling the position easily from mount.
Ninefingers 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.
Rockstar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ninefingers's lack of action.
Ninefingers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockstar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockstar scores with a body shot.
Rockstar shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockstar.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockstar blocks a head kick by Ninefingers.
Rockstar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut.
Ninefingers looks to land a combination. Rockstar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ninefingers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ninefingers throws a leg kick that misses.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockstar.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
The crowd cheers as Rockstar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninefingers doesn't seem phased though.
Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockstar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ninefingers. Ninefingers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick
and Ninefingers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ninefingers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockstar is trying to maintain the position but Ninefingers is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rockstar has hold of Ninefingers's hands but Ninefingers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That has opened up Luke Rockstar's cut even more.
Ninefingers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockstar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ninefingers.
Ninefingers wants to control but Rockstar is keeping him busy.
Ninefingers trying to pass the guard but Rockstar defending well.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep. Ninefingers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninefingers is working for a submission of some sort.
Ninefingers trying to mount his opponent but Rockstar defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rockstar!
Rockstar is in a horrible position here. Ninefingers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ninefingers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockstar wants to hold on but Ninefingers pushes him away.
Ninefingers lands a couple of good shots and Rockstar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Luke Rockstar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Rockstar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Logan Ninefingers!
After the big win, Logan Ninefingers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dark Knight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Blakemond (ranked 3619 p4p, 416 weight class) and Alberto Moreno (ranked 3796 p4p, 426 weight class). Alberto Moreno is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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157 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Blakemond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno wants to clinch.
Blakemond misses with a few strikes there.
Blakemond clinches up against the ropes.
Blakemond has Moreno pressed against the ropes, preventing Moreno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blakemond lands a body shot.
Blakemond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to bum rush Blakemond with a series of wild strikes but Blakemond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blakemond rushes Moreno and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno tries to circle away but Blakemond has him pinned against the ropes.
Blakemond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries to clinch but Blakemond moves out of range.
Moreno lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Blakemond sprawling to the canvas. Moreno follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Blakemond hang on?
It looks like Spencer Blakemond has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blakemond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreno is working away from the top position though.
Blakemond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blakemond has a closed guard, preventing Moreno from standing up.
Blakemond kicks Moreno off and gets to his feet.
Blakemond drives through and clinches with Moreno against the ropes.
Moreno tries to circle away but Blakemond has him pinned against the ropes.
Blakemond keeps control of Moreno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moreno tries to break the clinch but Blakemond is controlling the position.
Moreno working hard to break the clinch.
Moreno tries to break the clinch but Blakemond is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno can't break the clinch.
Blakemond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreno's efforts to push away.
Moreno can't break the clinch.
Moreno is trying to break the clinch but Blakemond is controlling him.
Blakemond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Blakemond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blakemond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreno doesn't manage to clinch there - Blakemond circles away.
Blakemond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blakemond looks to land a combination but Moreno avoids it well.
Blakemond swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Blakemond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moreno scores with a jab. Blakemond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blakemond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blakemond is looking to counter punch.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Blakemond keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakemond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moreno tries to clinch but Blakemond moves out of range.
Moreno lands a lovely overhand right.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Blakemond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blakemond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Moreno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blakemond just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Blakemond. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Blakemond to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Blakemond is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moreno is looking to stand up but Blakemond won't let him.
Oh Blakemond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blakemond has his feet on Moreno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blakemond seems to have got his legs back now.
Blakemond walks straight into a right hand from Moreno - that's dropped him! Moreno jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blakemond from any more punishment! Blakemond complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alberto Moreno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bongrips (ranked 1920 p4p, 256 weight class) and Syco Souirrel (ranked 5025 p4p, 501 weight class). Syco Souirrel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 Amsterdam, Billy Bongrips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syco Souirrel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongrips looks for a takedown but Souirrel sprawls well.
Bongrips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bongrips trying to pass the guard but Souirrel defending well.
Bongrips slows the pace down in half guard.
Bongrips wants to take a breather but Souirrel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Bongrips seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongrips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bongrips wants to control but Souirrel is keeping him busy.
Souirrel is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souirrel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Souirrel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billy Bongrips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongrips throws a body shot but no joy.
Bongrips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souirrel as he avoids it easily.
Bongrips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souirrel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bongrips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongrips has closed the distance and engaged Souirrel in a clinch.
Bongrips keeps control of Souirrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souirrel has had enough of the clinch but Bongrips keeps him there for the moment.
Souirrel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bongrips after a bit of a struggle.
Bongrips gets control of Souirrel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bongrips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bongrips keeping moving, preventing Souirrel from controlling successfully.
Bongrips has Souirrel pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Souirrel wants to stand but Bongrips has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souirrel trying to control but Bongrips is working from the bottom.
Bongrips has Souirrel pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Souirrel postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bongrips keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongrips stuffs the takedown attempt from Souirrel. Souirrel gets slowly back to his feet.
Bongrips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souirrel avoids it really well and circles away.
Bongrips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souirrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bongrips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice uppercut lands for Souirrel. That snapped Bongrips's head back.
Bongrips misses with a takedown attempt - Souirrel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Bongrips misses.
Souirrel unleashes a big counter combination but Bongrips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Bongrips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bongrips darts in looking for a takedown but Souirrel gets double underhooks and turns Bongrips into the ropes.
Souirrel unleashes a big counter combination but Bongrips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Souirrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bongrips has managed to clinch.
Bongrips pulls guard successfully.
Bongrips trying to keep a closed guard but Souirrel is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souirrel wants to control from the top but Bongrips keeps moving.
Souirrel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bongrips will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bongrips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souirrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bongrips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souirrel dives in for a single leg takedown but Bongrips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Souirrel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bongrips tries to avoid it but Souirrel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bongrips to the ground. Bongrips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souirrel closes the distance and clinches up with Bongrips, looking for a takedown. Souirrel pushes Bongrips against the ropes but Bongrips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billy Bongrips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syco Souirrel.
Souirrel stuffs the takedown.
As Bongrips backs off Souirrel throws a huge counter combo but Bongrips manages to avoid it all.
Bongrips with a poor takedown
and Souirrel counters by moving into the clinch.
Souirrel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Souirrel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bongrips wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souirrel is trying to drag Bongrips to the mat but Bongrips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souirrel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souirrel wants a takedown but no success here.
Bongrips drags the fight down to the ground.
Bongrips looking for a triangle here. Souirrel is fighting it but it looks tight! Bongrips pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Souirrel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Bongrips!
A relieved looking Billy Bongrips 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 3665 p4p, 151 weight class) and Tony Huge (ranked 3681 p4p, 58 weight class). Tony Huge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirov dives in for a single leg takedown but Huge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Huge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huge wants it to stay on the feet.
Kirov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huge avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huge gets caught napping as Kirov dives in and scores a takedown. Huge manages to retain guard.
Huge looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirov is defending well. Huge quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Huge celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Huge!
Tony Huge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Silva (ranked 1962 p4p, 33 weight class) and Jett Denovan (ranked 5092 p4p, 178 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Jett Denovan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rio Silva's chin.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rio Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva works over Denovan's head and body with a nice combination.
Denovan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva throws a series of punches but Denovan moves out of range.
Denovan tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denovan closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to circle away but Denovan has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Denovan looking for a takedown.
Denovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan.
Denovan dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Denovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Denovan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Denovan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denovan to the ground. Silva is now in Denovan's guard.
Denovan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Denovan keeps him there for the moment.
Silva has clasped his hands together around Denovan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva stands up and beckons Denovan to his feet.
Jett Denovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Denovan unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Denovan.
Denovan gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denovan is defending well.
Denovan stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denovan has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Denovan is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Denovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries to break free but Denovan pushes him back against the ropes.
Denovan misses with the head strike.
Denovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Denovan regains guard.
Denovan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Denovan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Denovan trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rio Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva lands a left and a right that send Denovan crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denovan's waist but Denovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva cracks Denovan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denovan, who protects the arm well.
Silva prevents Denovan from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working Denovan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Denovan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Denovan closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes.
Denovan misses with a knee strike.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Denovan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denovan throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denovan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denovan misses with a punch to the body.
Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Denovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denovan wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denovan is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva stands and steps away. Denovan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rio Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denovan is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Denovan sprawls well. Denovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Denovan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has hold of Denovan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Denovan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Denovan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Denovan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Silva!
Rio Silva retains his super heavyweight title!
Rio Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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