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B.A.P. 1: Dio vs O Ranger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darko Peric (ranked 6203 p4p, 439 weight class) and Dontavis Betts (ranked 4592 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darko Peric!
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, Dontavis Betts!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Betts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Betts throws a lazy right hand but Peric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peric blocks a head kick by Betts.
Betts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Betts scrambles back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peric - that will leave a mark!
Betts goes for a double leg but Peric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peric continues to drive forward.
Peric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Dontavis Betts has been cut.
Peric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Betts is rocked!
Peric scores with a body shot.
Betts is still on wobbly legs! Can Peric finish him?
Betts looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peric measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Betts! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Darko Peric!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darko Peric thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit (ranked 5419 p4p, 442 weight class) and Akkan Kubilay (ranked 1451 p4p, 178 weight class). Akkan Kubilay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Akkan Kubilay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kubilay moves out of range.
Kubilay moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Kubilay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubilay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Kubilay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Kubilay trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kubilay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kubilay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kubilay control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Kubilay's posture but Kubilay avoids it.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kubilay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Kubilay keeps him under control.
Kubilay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kubilay uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kubilay on the ground.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kubilay postures up.
Kubilay wants to take his opponent's back but Sitsongrit doesn't allow it.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Kubilay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kubilay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kubilay trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Kubilay pushes him away.
Kubilay has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kubilay controlling his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kubilay pushes him away.
Kubilay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kubilay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubilay content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kubilay pushes him away.
Kubilay lands a heavy elbow.
Kubilay controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubilay takes Sitsongrit's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sitsongrit is in trouble.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akkan Kubilay dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kubilay checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Kubilay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kubilay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kubilay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Kubilay is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle here but Kubilay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kubilay staying calm.
Akkan Kubilay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kubilay has hold of Sitsongrit's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sitsongrit tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kubilay cranks the arm and Sitsongrit screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sitsongrit, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Akkan Kubilay!
Akkan Kubilay 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Armstrong (ranked 23334 p4p, 541 weight class) and Mikey Gonzalez (ranked 4990 p4p, 451 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Armstrong controls the pace.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonzalez for as long as he can get away with.
Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armstrong wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Armstrong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Armstrong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a clinch but Armstrong shakes him off and moves away.
Armstrong throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mikey Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Armstrong successfully pulls guard.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Gonzalez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzalez tries to clinch up
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez did well to prevent Armstrong getting side control.
Armstrong throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Gonzalez looks to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a crisp one two that drops Gonzalez! Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gonzalez to his feet! Gonzalez is in big trouble!
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Armstrong shuts the power down on Gonzalez. Lights out, game over! Armstrong is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Yamamoto (ranked 5807 p4p, 254 weight class) and Tony Dake (ranked 3234 p4p, 161 weight class). The key to victory for Kyler Yamamoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyler Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Dake!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Dake's head back.
Yamamoto gets caught napping as Dake dives in and scores a takedown. Yamamoto manages to retain guard.
Dake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dake chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Dake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand back up but Dake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yamamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dake works his way into side control.
Dake advances to full mount.
Dake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dake content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dake working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamamoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dake controlling from the full mount.
Yamamoto has given up his back.
Dake looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Yamamoto taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Dake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larsson (ranked 3235 p4p, 334 weight class) and Lima Parez (ranked 5382 p4p, 438 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lima Parez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Parez has a closed guard, preventing Larsson from standing up.
Parez is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parez is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up.
Larsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parez on the ground.
Larsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson looking to improve position, pressing down on Parez's thigh with his hand. Parez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Larsson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Larsson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Parez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lima Parez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lehel Bartasz (ranked 5979 p4p, 426 weight class) and Might Lightning (ranked 4415 p4p, 364 weight class). Bartasz comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar.... Lehel Bartasz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lehel Bartasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Might Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartasz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lightning tries to avoid it but Bartasz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lightning to the ground. Lightning escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartasz sets himself, and Lightning steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartasz avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lightning lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bartasz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bartasz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bartasz misses with a head kick.
Lightning tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lightning rushes Bartasz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartasz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lightning pulls guard effortlessly.
Bartasz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Lightning is keeping the position.
Lightning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lightning winds up and cracks Bartasz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning is looking to advance position but Bartasz won't allow it.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lightning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bartasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lightning.
Lightning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lightning.
Bartasz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lightning working Bartasz over with strikes.
Lightning is thwarting Bartasz's attempts to control the position.
Lightning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lightning drops an elbow to the side of Bartasz's head.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bartasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lightning.
Lightning trying to pass the guard but Bartasz defending well.
Bartasz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lightning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartasz defending well though.
Bartasz wants to control but Lightning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lightning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lightning works his way into side control.
Bartasz is breathing heavily.
Lightning throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lightning creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bartasz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lightning in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lightning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightning landing strikes.
Lightning is chipping away with strikes.
Bartasz taking a bit of punishment here - Lightning scoring with strikes.
Bartasz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lightning.
Lightning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lightning working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartasz is trying to escape the position but Lightning is controlling the position.
Lightning in side control, throwing shots but Bartasz defends.
Lightning working the ground and pound but Bartasz is defending the strikes.
Bartasz parries the strikes from Lightning easily there. Lightning is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bartasz to escape.
Lightning throws an elbow but Bartasz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lightning misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Lightning are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lightning taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Lightning are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lightning rushes Bartasz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lightning.
It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightning.
Bartasz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bartasz misses its target.
Might Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning has closed the distance and engaged Bartasz in a clinch.
Lightning jumps guard.
Lightning trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bartasz is pushing down on Lightning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lightning is fighting to maintain full guard but Bartasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartasz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lightning works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lightning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lightning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning throwing strikes but missing.
Lightning landing with the ground and pound.
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning throwing strikes from guard but Bartasz blocks nicely.
Bartasz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lightning.
Bartasz trying to keep a closed guard but Lightning is proving a slippery customer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lightning. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartasz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lightning is pushing down on Bartasz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartasz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lightning has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lightning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lightning working over Bartasz with some ground and pound. Bartasz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lightning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bartasz's head.
Lightning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lightning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lightning sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bartasz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning controlling the pace.
Bartasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lightning.
Lightning trying to control the pace.
Lightning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bartasz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lightning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lightning trying to control the pace.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lightning.
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.
Lightning throwing shots but Bartasz is blocking nicely.
Lightning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lightning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lightning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lightning seems content to control.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lightning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lightning is continuing to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Bartasz blocks the leg kick.
Lightning gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lightning utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bartasz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lightning fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lightning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bartasz sprawls well initially but Lightning persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lightning moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bartasz dodges the ground and pound from Lightning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lightning throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bartasz being controlled for a moment.
Lightning working the ground and pound from side control.
Lightning working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lightning creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bartasz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lightning throws an elbow but Bartasz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bartasz tries to improve position but can't.
Bartasz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Bartasz's face as Lightning controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartasz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lightning.
Might Lightning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lightning working the head with strikes.
Lightning sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bartasz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lightning grinds an elbow into Bartasz's temple.
Bartasz is rocked!
Lightning just content to control the position.
Lightning in side control, throwing shots but Bartasz defends.
Lightning remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lightning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lightning postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lightning just content to control the position.
Lightning throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bartasz defending against the ground and pound.
Lightning postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bartasz defending against the ground and pound.
Bartasz dodges the ground and pound from Lightning.
Lightning cracks Bartasz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lightning just content to control the position.
Lightning in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lightning controlling the position from side mount.
Lightning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Might Lightning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartasz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lightning.
Lehel Bartasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartasz defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Might Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lightning 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Might Lightning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 2764 p4p, 314 weight class) and Mark Marky (ranked 5829 p4p, 502 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halstenberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Marky!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marky throws a sloppy head kick
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Halstenberg drops Marky with a beautiful combination! Marky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halstenberg is looking for the KO!
Marky is rocked!
It looks like Mark Marky has been cut.
Sebastian Halstenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Halstenberg knocks Marky out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sebastian Halstenberg!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Halstenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Fuzz (ranked 5254 p4p, 431 weight class) and David Gomes (ranked 1105 p4p, 139 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomes's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Gomes enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Fuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes clinches up with Fuzz and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomes is trying to trip Fuzz. He has hold of a leg but Fuzz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gomes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomes advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Fuzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuzz.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Gomes is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gomes extends the arm and Fuzz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Gomes thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 2671 p4p, 310 weight class) and Iivari Alamaa (ranked 6417 p4p, 504 weight class). Alamaa has chosen Sääntö - Paska valtio as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jako Day has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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192 lbs
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivari Alamaa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alamaa under the eye.
Alamaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alamaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Alamaa misses with a leg kick.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alamaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alamaa throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day throws a series of punches but Alamaa avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a series of punches but Alamaa moves out of range.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Day cracks the inside of Alamaa's front leg.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day defending well as Alamaa loads up on a big left hand.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alamaa throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Alamaa throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Day avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alamaa.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Alamaa pushes him off.
Day checks a low kick from Alamaa.
Alamaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alamaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Alamaa.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamaa throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
It looks like Iivari Alamaa has been cut.
Alamaa cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
A head kick misses from Alamaa.
Day lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alamaa will feel that in the morning.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Alamaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alamaa thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a crisp one two that drops Alamaa! Day thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alamaa to his feet! Alamaa is in big trouble!
Alamaa is rocked!
Day measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Alamaa! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jako Day!
A victorious Jako Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dio (ranked 1866 p4p, 190 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 3974 p4p, 336 weight class). O Rangers has chosen Helicopter- Bloc Party as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers wants to clinch
and Dio counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio blocks a head kick by O Rangers.
Dio gets a clinch.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Rangers looks winded!
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dio. O Rangers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dio lands a hook that stumbles O Rangers back into the cage. Dio follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping O Rangers to the canvas! Dio pounces and lands several unanswered shots - O Rangers has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, John Dio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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