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HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animal Baldwin (ranked 4497 p4p, 419 weight class) and Fits Miz (ranked 4361 p4p, 412 weight class). Miz has chosen Prices - Lil Uzi Vert as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Animal Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Miz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Miz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baldwin back to the cage. Miz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miz misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Miz misses
and Baldwin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baldwin lands a couple of elbows.
Baldwin 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.
Baldwin stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.
Miz looking to control.
Miz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baldwin stacks Miz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baldwin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miz taking shots to the head.
Miz is rocked!
Baldwin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Baldwin off and cradles Miz's limp body as Baldwin celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Animal Baldwin!
Animal Baldwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You all keep doubting me'.
Fits Miz spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCKING KNEW I SHOULD'VE JUST GONE TO LHW. THIS BITCH JUST GOT LUCKY THATS ALL'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hughie McFee (ranked 7999 p4p, 555 weight class) and Trey DeVell (ranked 7773 p4p, 547 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughie McFee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey DeVell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVell moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like DeVell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McFee throws a body punch but DeVell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVell! But no joy.
DeVell throws a jab when McFee was well out of range.
McFee throws a jab when DeVell was well out of range.
DeVell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeVell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFee.
McFee misses with a hook.
DeVell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeVell connects with a crisp jab.
McFee throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVell! But no joy.
DeVell looks to throw the jab but McFee is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McFee misses the target.
DeVell slips a straight right by McFee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFee misses with an uppercut. DeVell saw that one coming.
DeVell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVell manages to avoid it.
McFee blocks a jab.
McFee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVell.
DeVell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVell misses with a few strikes there.
McFee misses with an uppercut.
DeVell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFee's hands.
A big right from McFee misses.
We've been told by McFee's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McFee misses with a looping left.
McFee ducks under a wild hook from DeVell.
McFee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from DeVell.
McFee takes a swing at DeVell's ribcage but misses.
DeVell throws out a counter right but McFee avoids it with no problem.
McFee lands a slapping body shot.
McFee misses with an uppercut. DeVell saw that one coming.
A big left from McFee misses.
DeVell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVell defending well as McFee loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeVell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVell scores with a punch to the head.
DeVell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeVell throws a big shot that misses.
DeVell needs to keep his hands up - McFee had a free shot at his head there.
DeVell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFee.
McFee throws a hook to the side of DeVell's head but DeVell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from DeVell misses.
McFee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeVell counters with a one-two to the body.
McFee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFee misses the jab.
McFee looks to land a right hand but DeVell moved out of range.
DeVell throws out a counter right but McFee avoids it with no problem.
McFee slips a jab from DeVell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFee missing with a left hand there. DeVell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFee just misses with a punch to the body.
McFee just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeVell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVell throws out a counter right but McFee avoids it with no problem.
McFee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hughie McFee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeVell's head backwards.
DeVell walks into a straight right hand from McFee.
DeVell moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVell misses with a straight left.
McFee misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVell! But no joy.
McFee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeVell.
McFee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVell.
McFee throws the left hand but DeVell avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McFee misses.
McFee lands a nice shot to the body.
DeVell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeVell finds it's way round the side to connect with McFee's head.
DeVell throws a jab but it's blocked by McFee.
McFee misses with a looping left.
McFee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVell.
DeVell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFee ducks under a wild hook from DeVell.
McFee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McFee with a hook.
DeVell walks straight into a right hand from McFee - that's dropped him! McFee jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save DeVell from any more punishment! DeVell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hughie McFee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lloyd (ranked 8005 p4p, 717 weight class) and Alexanderovski Volkan (ranked 7362 p4p, 673 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexanderovski Volkan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lloyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Darren Lloyd has been cut.
Volkan thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body.
Lloyd rushes Volkan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lloyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkan smiles and moves away.
Lloyd throws a right hand that Volkan ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkan also avoids with ease.
Volkan moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd.
Volkan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkan lands with a shot to the body.
Volkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyd manages to avoid it.
Lloyd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkan.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyd manages to avoid it.
Lloyd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkan connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkan lands with a nice body punch.
Volkan thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body.
Volkan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkan misses with a body shot.
Volkan moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkan sizes up Lloyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lloyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkan forces Lloyd back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkan breaks from the clinch.
Volkan connects with a body shot.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.
Volkan digs a good hook to Lloyd's body.
Volkan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lloyd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alexanderovski Volkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkan drops Lloyd with a nice combination! Volkan dives into Lloyd's guard, looking to finish!
Lloyd is rocked!
Volkan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lloyd's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexanderovski Volkan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Demuss (ranked 2602 p4p, 279 weight class) and Brown Down (ranked 25504 p4p, 598 weight class). Down has chosen Get Up Offa That Thing as his entrance music. Brown Down has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Demuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brown Down!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss thuds a left hand into Down's body.
Down should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Demuss tries a head kick but it misses.
Down walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demuss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Down's head.
Demuss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Down swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
Down blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Down lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Down misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss.
Demuss looking to score a takedown here. Down is defending well but Demuss drives through and ends up in Down's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss drops back looking for a leg! Down is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Down manages to kick Demuss off! Demuss jumps back into Down's guard.
Demuss prevents Down from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down is looking to sweep but instead, Demuss has passed into half guard.
Demuss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down is staying active underneath Demuss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Demuss connects with a nice short shot to Down's temple.
Down taking some punishment here, with Demuss in his half guard.
Demuss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demuss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Down is just riding it out for now. Demuss eventually gives up the hold.
Demuss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demuss lands strikes from half guard.
Demuss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to get back to full guard.
Demuss working Down over with strikes.
Demuss is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
Demuss content to control rather than advance.
Demuss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Down with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demuss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Down wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control here.
Demuss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Down with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Down trying to control but Demuss postures up.
Down has hold of Demuss's hands but Demuss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Demuss lands a nice short elbow.
Demuss gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Demuss works Down's body with a nice hook.
Down throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demuss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Down just manages to avoid it.
Demuss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demuss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demuss lands with an uppercut that bounces Down off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Down has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss with a jab.
Demuss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Down.
Demuss misses with a looping left.
Demuss misses with a two punch combination.
Demuss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demuss misses with a wild combination.
Down avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demuss dives in for a single leg takedown but Down sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
Demuss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Down misses with a wild body shot.
Demuss throwing a counter right hand but Down manages to avoid it.
Down moves into range and connects with a jab.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demuss throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Demuss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demuss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Down.
Demuss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Down can do to turn this around?
Down throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demuss swings widly with a right hand
and Down counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demuss slips a jab from Down.
Down takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Down let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demuss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Down tries to bum rush Demuss with a series of wild strikes but Demuss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Demuss.
Down misses with a two punch combination.
Down misses with a left hand
and Down takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Down swings for the body but Demuss moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demuss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demuss lands a glancing blow to the side of Down's head.
Jake Demuss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Demuss appears to be looking for a big counter.
Down throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss feints and as Down raises his hands in defense, Demuss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demuss is working Down over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Demuss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demuss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demuss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demuss stops Down from standing up.
Demuss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Demuss trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.
Demuss postures up and lands a big shot to Down's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demuss stands up over Down, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Down looking to control.
Demuss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demuss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demuss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Down works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demuss wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Demuss won't allow Down to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demuss is in close to Down's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demuss wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Down wants to get back to his feet but Demuss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demuss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Down's head.
Demuss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Demuss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Demuss dodges the punch combination from Down.
Down throws a nice looking combination but Demuss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demuss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Down walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Down swings for the body but Demuss moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demuss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Down on the side of the head.
Down takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Demuss.
Demuss misses with a straight left.
Down doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Down misses with a wild combination.
Demuss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Demuss! Down is backing up but he can't get away as Demuss lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Down and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Demuss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Mazanov (ranked 4175 p4p, 494 weight class) and Toson Yada (ranked 2891 p4p, 379 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Mazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toson Yada!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada walks into a jab.
Yada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
Mazanov misses with an uppercut. Yada saw that one coming.
Mazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazanov with a hook.
Mazanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Yada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanov's waist but Mazanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yada slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mazanov misses its intended target.
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!
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Mazanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Mazanov leaves Yada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Yada darts in looking for a takedown but Mazanov gets double underhooks and turns Yada into the cage.
Mazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yada is just out of range.
Mazanov tests Yada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yada moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazanov, which made it look bad.
Mazanov connects with a looping right hand.
Yada misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazanov is fending him off so far but Yada persists. Nope, Mazanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitry Mazanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yada with the counter takedown but Mazanov avoids it easily.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mazanov lands with a shot to the body.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Mazanov checks a leg kick.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Yada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazanov 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.
Yada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Nice defenses there by Yada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws a jab when Yada was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yada wants to counter the offense by Mazanov and move into the clinch position.
Yada slips under a jab.
Mazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazanov throws a body punch but Yada moves out of range.
Mazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Yada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazanov defends it well.
Yada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazanov takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mazanov throws the left hand but Yada avoids the punch easily.
Mazanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yada tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazanov connects with a crisp jab.
Mazanov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toson Yada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yada lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazanov's head.
Yada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazanov has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
Mazanov jabs Yada right on the nose. Yada blinks but takes it well.
Mazanov stuns Yada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Yada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yada eats them both and turns towards Mazanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazanov jabs at Yada's body.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov takes a swing at Yada's ribcage but misses.
Mazanov missing with a left hand there. Yada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Nice jab there from Mazanov.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazanov as he avoids it easily.
Yada misses with a hook. Mazanov ducked under it nicely.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yada can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Mazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yada drops his hands momentarily and Mazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yada off the cage and back into range.
Mazanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazanov misses with a jab to the body
and Yada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yada.
Yada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yada is defended easily by Mazanov.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Yada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazanov lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mazanov misses.
A little jabbing left from Yada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazanov with a body shot.
Mazanov cracks Yada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yada defending well as Mazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitry Mazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Yada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Mazanov coming out on top.
Yada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Mazanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Yada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazanov.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada avoids the body shot from Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Yada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazanov is wise to it.
Yada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazanov.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mazanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mazanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazanov throws a hook but Yada blocks it.
Yada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada throws a series of punches but Mazanov avoids them all with ease.
Mazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazanov misses with the combination.
Donk. Mazanov catches Yada right on the button with a cross.
Mazanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mazanov blocks the low kick.
Mazanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yada wants to counter with a clinch but Mazanov pushes him away.
Mazanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Yada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
A big right from Mazanov misses.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dmitry Mazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yada.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Yada's defenses.
Yada slips a jab and a cross from Mazanov.
Yada feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazanov sprawls well. Mazanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yada throws a sloppy head kick and Mazanov moves out of range easily.
Yada goes for a double leg but Mazanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazanov continues to drive forward.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazanov looks to land a combination. Yada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Yada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazanov.
Yada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Yada misses.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov slips a jab and a cross from Yada.
Toson Yada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazanov misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Mazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Mazanov!
A less than humble Dmitry Mazanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Galvao (ranked 3456 p4p, 393 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 2447 p4p, 299 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galvao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Galvao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
Masvidal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!
Masvidal is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao is keeping busy.
Good control from Masvidal.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal avoiding Galvao 's attempts to control his hands.
Masvidal wants to control the position but Galvao frees himself and scrambles - Masvidal manages to regain control in side control.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Masvidal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masvidal controlling the position.
Galvao wants to control but Masvidal postures up.
Galvao tries to buck Masvidal off but Masvidal is having none of it.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Masvidal keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Masvidal trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masvidal's best efforts.
Masvidal is controlling the pace.
Masvidal is looking to stall in half guard but Galvao is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Masvidal taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Galvao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuuri Sando (ranked 2164 p4p, 289 weight class) and Tashiro Sugawara (ranked 2882 p4p, 377 weight class). Tashiro Sugawara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuri Sando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tashiro Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugawara gets tackled into the cage by Sando. Sando maintains the clinch.
Sando tries a knee to the head but Sugawara blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Sando has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sugawara wants the takedown. Sando is fighting it off but Sugawara persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sando's guard against the cage.
Sando keeping moving, preventing Sugawara from controlling successfully.
Sugawara won't allow Sando to sweep him here.
Sugawara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugawara wants to control from the top but Sando keeps moving.
Sando can't keep his opponent in guard - Sugawara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugawara is keen to just control but Sando is a slippery customer.
Sugawara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sugawara trying to control from half guard but Sando is working away.
Sugawara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sugawara seems to be working for a kimura but Sando defends the submission attempt.
Sugawara wants to take a breather but Sando is having none of it.
Sugawara is taking a breather. Sando 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.
Sugawara is keen to just control but Sando is a slippery customer.
Sugawara is taking a breather. Sando 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara wants to control but Sando is keeping him busy.
Sando tries to get to full guard but Sugawara has control of the leg.
Sugawara is trying for a kimura here. Sando looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sugawara wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tashiro Sugawara!
Tashiro Sugawara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Notorious, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Kirchen (ranked 1444 p4p, 168 weight class) and Kirill Semenov (ranked 1172 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henri Kirchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov swings widly with a right hand
and Kirchen counters with a shoot takedown. Semenov fights it but they end up in guard.
Semenov is wriggling around but Kirchen manages to pass to half guard.
Kirchen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Semenov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Semenov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirchen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirchen's back!
Kirchen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Semenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kirchen controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semenov tries to stand and escape but Kirchen is controlling the position.
Kirchen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirchen gets back to full guard.
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Semenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kirchen is tightening it up a little... Semenov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Semenov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Semenov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kirchen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henri Kirchen!
In his post fight interview, Henri Kirchen gave a big smile as he said 'If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the Kirchen!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 1852 p4p, 214 weight class) and Keon Douglas (ranked 2405 p4p, 260 weight class). Douglas has chosen Gangsters Paradise as his entrance music. Keon Douglas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Sparrow's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keon Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Keon Douglas has been cut.
Sparrow throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Sparrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Sparrow cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Douglas throws the left hand but Sparrow avoids the punch easily.
Sparrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Sparrow ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Sparrow lands a left and a right that send Douglas crashing to the mat, dazed. Sparrow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Douglas is rocked!
That has opened up Keon Douglas's cut even more.
Sparrow pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparrow pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Douglas! Sparrow unloads with more strikes and Douglas sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 818 p4p, 106 weight class) and Reno Rocca (ranked 862 p4p, 112 weight class). Rocca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rocca!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
Rocca lands with a shot to the body.
Tragedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tragedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocca checks it well.
Rocca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocca.
Tragedy looks to land a combination but Rocca avoids it well.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocca, as that shot connected.
Tragedy misses with a double jab.
Rocca checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Tragedy darts in and clinches Rocca up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tragedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocca misses with the head strike.
Tragedy has Rocca pressed against the cage, preventing Rocca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Tragedy.
Tragedy blocks the elbow strike.
Rocca lands a damaging elbow.
Tragedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocca is defending well for now.
Rocca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocca swinging wildly here.
Rocca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy misses with a leg kick.
Rocca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tragedy defends it well.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocca slips a straight right by Tragedy.
Tragedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Rocca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocca checks it well.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
Tragedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tragedy.
Rocca blocks the body kick.
Rocca looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
No joy there for Rocca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tragedy scores with a hook.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rocca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tragedy scrambles back to his feet.
Rocca is looking to chop away at Tragedy's legs.
Tragedy throwing a counter right hand but Rocca manages to avoid it.
Rocca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy pulls Rocca in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rocca postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocca is looking to advance position but Tragedy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tragedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocca is looking to escape.
Rocca is desperately trying to improve his position but Tragedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tragedy controlling his opponent.
Tragedy throwing strikes here but Rocca is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tragedy prevents Rocca from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca wants to hold on but Tragedy pushes him away.
Rocca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Rocca is trying to escape the mount.
Rocca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Tragedy.
Rocca tries to buck Tragedy off but he can't manage it.
Tragedy looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Tragedy looking to control but Rocca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocca 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.
Tragedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tragedy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tragedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tragedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocca cracks Tragedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tragedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tragedy, as that shot connected.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy wants to clinch up but Rocca keeps it at a distance.
Tragedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy scores with a jab.
Rocca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rocca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Tragedy coming out on top.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Rocca there.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocca.
Tragedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocca under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tragedy lands with an overhand left.
Tragedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocca can do to turn this around?
Rocca throws a hook but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Tragedy tries a low kick but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tragedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tragedy throws a leg kick
and Rocca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tragedy forces Rocca back against the cage and clinches.
Tragedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tragedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocca.
Tragedy stalls.
Tragedy stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tragedy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Our sources have told us that Tragedy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tragedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tragedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tragedy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocca tries a body shot but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Rocca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocca controls his hands.
Rocca avoiding damage as Tragedy throws knees to the body.
Rocca breaks from the clinch.
Tragedy thows a leg kick but Rocca checks it
and Rocca counters with a takedown into side control.
Tragedy struggling a bit here.
Tragedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tragedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rocca looks to land a strike but Tragedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rocca postures up in Tragedy's guard and throws a big left but Tragedy blocks it.
Rocca throws a big elbow that misses.
Tragedy working a defensive guard here.
Rocca trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tragedy, not yet.
Tragedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocca's guard.
Tragedy wants to control from the top but Rocca keeps moving.
Rocca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tragedy stacks Rocca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tragedy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rocca is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Tragedy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rocca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tragedy's best efforts.
Tragedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tragedy wants to free his trapped foot but Rocca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tragedy 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.
Tragedy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tragedy trying to control the action but Rocca is working from the bottom.
Trage Tragedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocca wants to get back to full guard.
Rocca is pressing down on Tragedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tragedy postures up in Rocca's guard and throws a big left but Rocca blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy 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. 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.
Rocca lands with an uppercut that bounces Tragedy off the cage and back into range.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocca.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Tragedy.
Tragedy is looking to score with low kicks.
Rocca feints the counter takedown.
Tragedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy staying out of range there.
Rocca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tragedy counters with a good low kick that Rocca was not able to check.
Tragedy connects with a leg kick. Rocca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tragedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca tries to clinch but Tragedy is having none of it.
Rocca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tragedy can pounce on him.
Tragedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tragedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tragedy cracks Rocca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocca scores with a hook to the body. Tragedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tragedy wants to slow Rocca down by chopping away at his legs.
Tragedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tragedy.
Tragedy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Rocca misses its intended target.
Rocca misses with a straight left.
Tragedy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rocca moves out of range of the body kick from Tragedy.
Nice defenses there by Tragedy.
Rocca looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Tragedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocca on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy scores with a jab to the head.
Tragedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tragedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trage Tragedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocca's hands.
Rocca throws a hook but Tragedy avoids it easily.
Rocca misses with a low kick as Tragedy jumps back.
Rocca throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocca.
Tragedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocca.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy looks to land a body kick but Rocca moved away.
Rocca swinging wildly here.
Trage Tragedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with a leg kick.
Rocca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tragedy.
Tragedy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tragedy.
A leg kick checked by Rocca.
Rocca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Rocca moved out of range.
Rocca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but Rocca checks it.
Tragedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
A left lands for Tragedy.
A slow jab from Tragedy misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocca misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but Rocca is out of range.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from Rocca.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Rocca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reno Rocca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tragedy throws the kick towards the body but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tragedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tragedy.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy lands a high kick!
Rocca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trage Tragedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tragedy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trage Tragedy!
A very excited looking Trage Tragedy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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