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PL MMA 2 Minerva vs Umber PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murumo Iduna (ranked 3221 p4p, 176 weight class) and Cezik Tezik (ranked 3210 p4p, 174 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murumo Iduna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cezik Tezik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iduna has a takedown stuffed.
Tezik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iduna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tezik.
Tezik has control of an arm but Iduna manages to advance to Tezik's back!
Tezik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Iduna wants to control the action but instead Tezik gets a body lock and reverses into Iduna's guard! Nice work!
Tezik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tezik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tezik is pushing down on Iduna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iduna is fighting to maintain full guard but Tezik has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tezik controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Tezik connects with a nice short shot to Iduna's temple.
Tezik controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tezik stops Iduna from getting back to his feet.
Iduna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tezik on the ground.
Tezik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iduna to stand up.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tezik as he jumps to the side.
Iduna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murumo Iduna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iduna shoots in looking for a takedown but Tezik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iduna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tezik throws the kick towards the body but Iduna avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iduna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tezik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Iduna keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Iduna can't get the takedown.
Iduna breaks from the clinch.
Tezik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tezik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Iduna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iduna wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Tezik has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Iduna's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Iduna is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Tezik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cezik Tezik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedy DD (ranked 5607 p4p, 192 weight class) and Tedy EE (ranked 5177 p4p, 183 weight class). Tedy EE will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tedy DD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tedy EE!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
EE stuffs the takedown attempt from DD. DD gets slowly back to his feet.
DD clinches up against the cage.
DD is trying to pull guard but EE turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
EE wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
EE has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DD after a bit of a struggle.
DD will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning EE up against the cage.
DD is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedy DD. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DD can't find room to land a body shot as EE controls the action.
EE decides to pull guard.
DD throwing strikes from guard but EE blocks nicely.
EE trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DD wants to stand but EE is controlling his posture from full guard.
DD is fighting to break EE's control of his arms but EE is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
EE is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DD is controlling him.
EE has his foot on DD's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DD works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
EE keeping moving, preventing DD from controlling successfully.
EE bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DD's guard.
DD throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! EE escapes and throws DD's legs to the side, diving into side control!
EE decides to stand back up. EE steps back and let's DD get back to his feet.
DD rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and EE counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DD fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with EE, pushing him back against the cage.
DD stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EE tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
EE pulls guard.
EE trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
EE tries to land a sweep but no joy.
EE has his hands on DD's head, controlling the position.
DD got a little sloppy there for a moment and EE has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DD has managed to get both his arms back between EE's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
EE is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
EE slows the pace down in half guard.
DD avoiding damage under a succession of punches from EE.
EE stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
EE has managed to clinch.
EE has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy EE dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
EE just misses with a punch to the body.
DD shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has EE pinned against the cage. EE gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DD rushes EE and presses him up against the cage.
DD manages to break the clinch.
DD fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EE stuffs the takedown.
EE is looking to chop away at DD's legs.
DD throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
EE fails with the takedown
and DD counters with a nice low kick that buckles EE's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - DD throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
EE fails in his attempt to clinch.
EE stuffs the takedown attempt from DD. DD gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedy DD. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DD stuffs the takedown attempt from EE. EE gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from EE.
EE shoots in looking for a takedown. DD tries to sprawl out of it but EE keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DD manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
EE dives in and grabs DD's left leg, looking for a takedown. DD pushes down on EE's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EE shoots for a double leg takedown but DD sprawls well. He's pushed EE's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
EE is breathing heavily.
DD shoots in looking for a takedown but EE manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DD.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DD is defended easily by EE.
EE shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DD pinned against the cage. DD gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DD looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
EE is looking to clinch.
EE tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DD counters with a slapping leg kick.
EE walks forward, straight into a front kick from DD.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EE on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DD. DD obviously looking to wear him down.
DD gets in close and instigates a clinch.
EE has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DD prevents EE from breaking the clinch.
DD tries to score a body lock takedown but EE shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
EE jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DD walks away with a smile on his face. EE gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DD misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from EE! But no joy.
DD fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and EE has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
EE throws a sloppy head kick and DD moves out of range easily.
EE keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
EE changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
EE is trying hard to land a takedown here. DD sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tedy DD is winning the standup battle so far.
EE closes this distance looking for a takedown but DD circles away.
DD fails to land with a series of punches.
EE avoids a punch combination nicely.
EE leaves DD with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
EE throws a sloppy head kick and DD moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
EE tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DD paws at him with a jab and circles away.
EE doesn't manage to clinch there - DD circles away.
DD throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around EE's waist but EE gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DD off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy DD dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
DD shoots in looking for a takedown. EE tries to sprawl out of it but DD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. EE manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
EE feints a counter leg kick.
EE throws a right and a left that DD avoids nicely.
DD shoots in looking for a takedown but EE manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
EE shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DD as he jumps to the side.
DD is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from EE.
DD is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EE tries to score a power double leg takedown but DD sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten EE somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - DD looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DD bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
EE swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DD counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DD stops EE from standing up.
EE looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
EE takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
EE is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. DD presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
EE tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tedy DD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedy EE.
DD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DD has EE up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EE lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DD pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EE shoots in looking for a takedown but DD manages to keep the fight standing, pushing EE's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from DD.
DD gets in close and instigates a clinch.
EE tries to break the clinch but DD is controlling the position.
DD jumps guard but EE turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DD drops down looking for an ankle pick but EE pulls his leg out and moves away.
DD looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DD is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, EE has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tedy EE has got the better of the ground game so far.
DD trying to control from EE's half guard. EE has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
EE is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
EE is controlling the pace.
DD knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for EE on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DD wants to get back to his feet.
DD might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
EE is trying to control. DD wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DD tries to regain full guard. Instead though, EE has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tedy EE.
I think EE has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tedy EE!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Vi Karlson (ranked 2847 p4p, 322 weight class) and Tom Jr Boss (ranked 3725 p4p, 385 weight class). The key to victory for Magnus Vi Karlson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Vi Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jr Boss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boss.
Boss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karlson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boss will feel that in the morning.
Karlson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Karlson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss wants to counter with a clinch but Karlson pushes him away.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Karlson drives through and clinches with Boss against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss tries to pull guard but Karlson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlson.
Boss is working for takedown but Karlson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boss tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magnus Vi Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jr Boss.
Boss breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlson clinches with his opponent.
Karlson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boss is trying to stall.
Boss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karlson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Karlson keeps him there for the moment.
Boss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlson looking for a takedown.
Karlson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karlson pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Karlson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boss trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
Boss forces his way into half guard.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is looking to control Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlson avoid being mounted?
Boss works his way into side control.
Karlson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boss on the ground.
Boss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karlson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boss.
Karlson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boss is trying to pull guard but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson stalks Boss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boss's face. Boss staggers backwards, shaken.
Boss fails with the takedown
and Karlson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Boss! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Karlson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Vi Karlson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Grabowski (ranked 3734 p4p, 151 weight class) and Tedy BB (ranked 5176 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tedy BB!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BB forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grabowski tries to break the clinch but BB is controlling the position.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BB just stands there and leans against the cage.
BB has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grabowski uses from the top position.
Grabowski wants to stand and escape but instead BB has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grabowski looking to control.
BB controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BB chips away with some ground and pound.
BB slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grabowski seems a little lost for a moment, as BB dominates the positioning.
BB stands up and beckons Grabowski to his feet.
Grabowski closes the distance but BB moves to the side
and BB counters with a leg kick.
BB shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grabowski is trying to escape back to his feet but BB uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as BB stalls from top position.
BB looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
BB has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grabowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. BB yanks on the arm and Grabowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by BB.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tedy BB!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timi Boss (ranked 3209 p4p, 123 weight class) and Somalas Pusilla (ranked 5178 p4p, 181 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timi Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somalas Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss misses with a double jab.
Pusilla goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
Pusilla swinging wildly here.
And Boss counters with a quick kick to the body but Pusilla blocks it.
Boss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pusilla did well to prevent Boss getting side control.
Pusilla is controlling Boss's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boss tries to pass to full mount but Pusilla defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss winds up and cracks Pusilla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boss prevents Pusilla from improving his position.
Boss 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla wants to control the action here but instead Boss manages to pass to full mount!
Pusilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boss controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Somalas Pusilla has been cut.
Boss controlling his opponent.
Pusilla's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss wants to control the pace but Pusilla is squirming around nicely.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pusilla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boss manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pusilla to take his back!
Pusilla is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pusilla is covering up but some of the strikes from Boss are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Pusilla right now.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boss punishes Pusilla with strikes from the back mount.
Boss controls the position.
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pusilla for as long as he can get away with.
Pusilla trying to control the position but Boss manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boss scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boss is looking to control Pusilla but Pusilla is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timi Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Somalas Pusilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Pusilla finds it's target.
It looks like Timi Boss has been cut.
Boss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boss is looking to clinch.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pusilla as he avoids it easily.
Boss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pusilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timi Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Pusilla as Boss shoots in.
Pusilla closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Timi Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boss tries to clinch up but Pusilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pusilla can do to turn this around?
Boss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boss misses the body punch
and Pusilla counters with a crisp one two that drops Boss! Pusilla thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boss to his feet! Boss is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss doesn't manage to clinch there - Pusilla circles away.
Pusilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Pusilla has a takedown stuffed.
Boss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pusilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boss but Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boss with a jab.
Pusilla with a poor takedown
and Boss makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pusilla really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss swats away the attempt to clinch by Pusilla.
Boss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boss 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.
Pusilla tries to kick Boss off but Boss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pusilla is breathing heavily.
Boss is working for a submission of some sort.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boss working the ground and pound effectively.
Boss tries to control but Pusilla wriggling away.
Pusilla wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss controlling from the full mount.
Boss working Pusilla over with strikes here.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss working for a submission but Pusilla is keeping him at bay.
Pusilla is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timi Boss dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Pusilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
Boss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Somalas Pusilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pusilla shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Pusilla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pusilla shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pusilla shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timi Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Somalas Pusilla.
Pusilla has a takedown stuffed.
Pusilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pusilla tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pusilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pusilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boss gets the takedown into side control.
Boss lands an elbow.
Boss working the head and body with strikes.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Pusilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timi Boss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boss has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boss shoots in and bounces Pusilla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boss is in close to Pusilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pusilla's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss trying to control but Pusilla is working from the bottom.
Pusilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boss gets to his feet. Pusilla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boss moves in looking to clinch but Pusilla pushes him off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pusilla enables Boss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pusilla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boss gets to his feet. Pusilla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boss.
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Pusilla tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boss is able to avoid easily.
Boss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pusilla did well to prevent Boss getting side control.
Pusilla scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boss manages to mount him!
Boss lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up Somalas Pusilla's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pusilla is bucking up trying to escape but Boss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Somalas Pusilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timi Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timi Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timi Boss!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opel Astra (ranked 3230 p4p, 128 weight class) and Mumro Iduna (ranked 3220 p4p, 124 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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287 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opel Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mumro Iduna!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astra lands with a nice body punch.
Iduna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mumro Iduna has been cut.
Iduna shoots in and drives through. Astra sprawls well.
Astra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with Iduna, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes Iduna against the cage but Iduna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Astra.
Iduna shoots for a takedown but Astra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mumro Iduna.
Iduna tries to clinch up.
Iduna throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra feints and as Iduna raises his hands in defense, Astra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iduna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Iduna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iduna keeps trying to improve his position.
Iduna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Iduna looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Astra is defending well. Iduna quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Astra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Iduna celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mumro Iduna!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Frey (ranked 3228 p4p, 127 weight class) and Jesper Knudsen (ranked 3229 p4p, 126 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Frey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesper Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knudsen misses with a double jab.
Knudsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Frey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knudsen fails with the takedown.
Frey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frey wants to clinch up but Knudsen keeps it at a distance.
Knudsen counters with a body kick.
Knudsen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knudsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frey.
Frey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knudsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knudsen is fending him off so far but Frey persists. Nope, Knudsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Knudsen closes the distance and clinches.
Frey is trying to push Knudsen away but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knudsen is trying to drag Frey to the mat but Frey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen stalling the fight.
Knudsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frey drives through and clinches with Knudsen against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen pulls Frey into guard.
Frey preventing the sweep.
Knudsen has his foot on Frey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frey works his way back into a safe position though.
Frey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knudsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frey has managed to get both his arms back between Knudsen's legs - danger averted.
Knudsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frey's guard.
Knudsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Frey is retaining full guard.
Knudsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knudsen has managed to get both his arms back between Frey's legs - danger averted.
Frey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knudsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knudsen has managed to get both his arms back between Frey's legs - danger averted.
Knudsen won't allow Frey to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen trying to control but Frey is working from the bottom.
Knudsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Frey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knudsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen is looking to clinch.
Frey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knudsen's waist but Knudsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frey off to one side.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Frey is having none of it.
Frey dives in for a single leg takedown but Knudsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knudsen pinned against the cage. Knudsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen closes the distance and clinches up with Frey, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes Frey against the cage but Frey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen throws a head kick but Frey moves out of range.
Knudsen clinches up with Frey and pushes him back against the cage.
Frey manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frey rushes Knudsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
Frey cracks a nice hook into Knudsen's ribs.
Frey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsen clinches up against the cage.
Knudsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Frey gets an underhook and turns Knudsen into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Knudsen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frey goes for a double leg but Knudsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knudsen continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Knudsen misses.
Frey fails to land the takedown.
Frey tries for a takedown but Knudsen circles away easily
and Knudsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen clinches with his opponent.
Knudsen pulls guard effortlessly.
Knudsen trying to control the position.
Knudsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frey is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen is trying to control the position but Frey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Knudsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Knudsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knudsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Knudsen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two 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.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Knudsen tries to counter with a clinch but Frey shakes him off and moves away.
Knudsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frey misses with a wild combination.
Knudsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frey's waist but Frey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knudsen off to one side.
Knudsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frey tries to avoid it but Knudsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frey to the ground. Frey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frey feinted with a counter takedown.
Knudsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frey as he avoids it easily.
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Knudsen is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frey to keep the fight standing.
Frey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frey tries to pull guard but Knudsen won't allow it.
Frey is looking for a takedown.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knudsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knudsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knudsen up against the cage.
Frey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knudsen prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Frey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frey jumps guard.
Knudsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knudsen preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frey looking to control.
Frey keeping moving, preventing Knudsen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Knudsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Knudsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Frey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen shoots in but Frey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abel Frey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesper Knudsen.
Knudsen avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey clinches up against the cage.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frey fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey wants to clinch up but Knudsen keeps it at a distance.
Frey stuffs the takedown.
Frey is looking for a counter combo.
Frey pushes Knudsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Frey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knudsen trying to control the position but instead, Frey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knudsen into the cage.
Knudsen working hard to break the clinch.
Frey manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Frey gets tackled into the cage by Knudsen. Knudsen maintains the clinch.
Frey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knudsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frey stalling the fight.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Frey won't allow it.
Frey works on Knudsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Knudsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frey shoots in looking for a takedown. Knudsen tries to sprawl out of it but Frey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knudsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knudsen goes for a double leg but Frey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frey continues to drive forward.
Knudsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Frey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey shoots in for a double leg but Knudsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Knudsen misses.
Frey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Frey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knudsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knudsen wants to clinch.
Knudsen moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frey pulls Knudsen into guard.
Frey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knudsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knudsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Frey up against the cage.
Frey looking for a takedown.
Abel Frey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesper Knudsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knudsen stops a takedown attempt from Frey.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abel Frey.
Well Knudsen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Knudsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Boss (ranked 5194 p4p, 389 weight class) and Pascal Oaza (ranked 5222 p4p, 390 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss feints and as Oaza raises his hands in defense, Boss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oaza trying to control the position.
Oaza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boss controls the pace.
Boss trying to control but Oaza is working from the bottom.
Oaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Oaza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boss escapes and throws Oaza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oaza can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss wants to control but Oaza is keeping him busy.
Oaza tries to improve position but can't.
Boss wants to stand but Oaza has his arm trapped.
Boss controlling the position from side mount.
Boss prevents Oaza from escaping the position.
Oaza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss wants to stand but Oaza is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boss darts in looking for a takedown but Oaza gets double underhooks and turns Boss into the cage.
Boss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oaza.
Boss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oaza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oaza is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Oaza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Oaza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boss has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boss showed some decent athleticism there.
Oaza manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss wants to get up but he can't break Oaza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boss misses with a punch to the body.
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oaza gets a clinch.
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oaza gets a double leg takedown into Boss's guard.
Oaza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oaza forces his way into half guard.
Oaza controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss is trying to stand up here but Oaza is controlling him well.
Oaza wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Oaza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Oaza.
Boss is looking to escape.
Boss looking for subs from the bottom but Oaza mounts him!
Oaza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oaza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss taking shots to the head.
Oaza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oaza looking to secure an arm triangle but Boss defends it well.
Oaza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boss wants to control but Oaza is having none of it.
Oaza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is trying to escape the mount.
Oaza controlling the pace for now.
Boss sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oaza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Oaza tries to stand and escape but Boss is controlling the position.
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.
Boss is trying to maintain the position but Oaza is very close to passing his half guard.
Oaza is trying to control. Boss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Oaza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Oaza!
Oaza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boss is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boss is trying to control Oaza's posture but Oaza avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Oaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oaza on his heels. He'll look to pass Oaza's guard now, I'm sure.
Oaza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oaza pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oaza looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss is taking a breather. Oaza 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.
Boss trying to control from Oaza's half guard. Oaza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boss postures up.
Boss advances to half guard.
Oaza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boss.
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.
Oaza tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Pascal Oaza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boss controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boss looking to score a takedown here. Oaza is defending well but Boss drives through and ends up in Oaza's guard.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Oaza is keeping the position.
Boss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza trying to control the position.
That's four 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.
Oaza keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Oaza. No joy for Boss on that attempt.
Boss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oaza to the mat! Oaza manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oaza controls Boss momentarily but Boss frees himself.
Boss stands up over Oaza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oaza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boss 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Boss!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dvornoy Alkash (ranked 3237 p4p, 289 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 3826 p4p, 326 weight class). MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Baeddan MacAuliffe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
150 lbs
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159 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvornoy Alkash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alkash drives through with a takedown into MacAuliffe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alkash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alkash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe keeping full guard, as Alkash tries to pass.
Alkash throws a big elbow that misses.
Alkash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacAuliffe is looking to improve his position.
MacAuliffe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacAuliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkash is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alkash is really struggling to control MacAuliffe but he's trying to hold on to the 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.
Alkash looking to pass the guard.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacAuliffe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacAuliffe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacAuliffe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Alkash from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe can't keep his opponent in guard - Alkash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Alkash is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacAuliffe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Alkash is keeping busy.
Alkash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alkash prevents MacAuliffe from improving his position.
Alkash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alkash 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dvornoy Alkash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alkash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alkash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alkash lands in his opponent's guard.
Alkash wants to pass the guard but MacAuliffe is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
Alkash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alkash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alkash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkash is aware though and is defending well.
Alkash postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alkash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAuliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dvornoy Alkash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacAuliffe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alkash is looking for a triangle but MacAuliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing MacAuliffe from controlling successfully.
Alkash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacAuliffe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alkash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Alkash keeps moving.
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.
Alkash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacAuliffe controls the pace.
Alkash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacAuliffe looking to pass the guard.
MacAuliffe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alkash looking to control.
MacAuliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alkash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacAuliffe preventing the sweep.
MacAuliffe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alkash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacAuliffe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alkash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alkash is trying to control but can't.
MacAuliffe 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.
Alkash is refusing to be controlled, as MacAuliffe sits in half guard.
Alkash trying to control here.
MacAuliffe working Alkash over with strikes.
Ground and pound from MacAuliffe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is looking for a kimura here.
MacAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alkash trying to control here.
MacAuliffe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alkash.
Alkash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe tries to advance to mount but Alkash denies him.
You can see the frustration on Alkash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baeddan MacAuliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alkash forces MacAuliffe back against the cage and clinches.
Alkash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkash has picked MacAuliffe up - he's going for a ride! Alkash dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
MacAuliffe is defending against the submission attempts here by Alkash.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
MacAuliffe looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacAuliffe is trying to control the position but Alkash postures up.
Alkash passes MacAuliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacAuliffe trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkash wants to control but MacAuliffe is keeping him busy.
Alkash wants to free his trapped foot but MacAuliffe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alkash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacAuliffe is pressing down on Alkash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkash controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacAuliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Alkash is proving a slippery customer.
Alkash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
Alkash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkash trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAuliffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkash is aware though and is defending well.
MacAuliffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alkash distracts MacAuliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alkash trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe working for a triangle but Alkash defends it easily.
Alkash stands and throws MacAuliffe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacAuliffe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alkash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacAuliffe tries to bench press Alkash off him but Alkash keeps the position.
Alkash working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkash wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAuliffe keeps working.
Alkash creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacAuliffe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacAuliffe can't do much from the bottom here.
Alkash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacAuliffe, who protects the arm well.
Alkash trying to control the action but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Alkash tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacAuliffe's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacAuliffe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dvornoy Alkash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alkash 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dvornoy Alkash!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Minerva (ranked 1388 p4p, 158 weight class) and Jon Umber (ranked 2006 p4p, 202 weight class). Minerva's entrance music is Make The Money. A fine choice. Umber has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane as his entrance music. Scott Minerva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Umber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minerva rushes Umber and presses him up against the cage.
Umber swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerva tries to land knees in the clinch but Umber avoids the damage to the body.
Minerva wants a takedown but no success here.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Umber.
Umber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minerva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minerva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umber.
Umber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Umber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Umber.
A nice combination there by Umber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minerva pushes Umber up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Umber is looking to break free of the clinch but Minerva has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Minerva.
Minerva scores with a shot to the side of Umber's head.
Umber blocking some punches.
Umber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minerva lands a nice shot to the body.
Umber looks winded!
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Umber.
A frustrated look appears on Umber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Umber prevents a body shot from Minerva.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minerva as Umber tries to tie him up.
Umber tries to break the clinch but Minerva is controlling the position.
Minerva is trying to drag Umber to the mat but Umber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minerva lands a left hand.
Umber is trying to maintain a safe position but Minerva gets an underhook and turns Umber into the cage.
Minerva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Minerva.
Minerva pushes off an throws an elbow but Umber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minerva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Umber blocking some punches.
Minerva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minerva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umber backwards.
Minerva goes for a takedown attempt but Umber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Minerva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minerva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minerva lands a body punch.
Minerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Umber controls his hands.
Umber can't find room to land a body shot as Minerva controls the action.
Minerva tries to work over Umber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Umber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minerva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Umber is trying to keep an underhook but Minerva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minerva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minerva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minerva stops Umber from getting back to his feet.
Umber wants to control but Minerva is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minerva wants to pass to mount but Umber is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Minerva.
Minerva 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.
Minerva wants to control but Umber is keeping him busy.
Umber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Minerva is pressing down on Umber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umber is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minerva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minerva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Minerva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minerva slips a nice elbow through Umber's hands, connecting with Umber's forehead.
Minerva slips a nice elbow through Umber's hands, connecting with Umber's forehead.
Minerva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Umber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minerva working the head and body with strikes.
Minerva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minerva is keen to just control but Umber is a slippery customer.
Umber is looking to escape.
Minerva lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Umber! More strikes land and this one is all over! Minerva jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
Scott Minerva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Jon Umber spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.
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