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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Armstrong (ranked 6810 p4p, 6627 weight class) and Particle Physicist (ranked 131 p4p, 212 weight class). George Armstrong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Particle Physicist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Physicist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Physicist lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Armstrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Physicist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Physicist's coach down at XceL Elite Striking and Conditioning was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Physicist's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Armstrong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Physicist counters with a crisp one two that drops Armstrong! Physicist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Armstrong to his feet! Armstrong is in big trouble!
 Armstrong is rocked!
Physicist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Physicist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Physicist breaks the clinch.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Physicist, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Physicist against the cage but Physicist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Physicist lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Physicist takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Physicist.
Physicist moves out of range of the body kick from Armstrong.
Physicist rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Physicist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Physicist pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Physicist pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Physicist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Physicist digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Physicist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Physicist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Physicist manages to break the clinch.
Physicist lands a high kick!
Physicist lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Physicist takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Physicist scores with a kick to the body.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Physicist! Armstrong is backing up but he can't get away as Physicist lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Armstrong and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Particle Physicist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zai Druggs (ranked 7982 p4p, 7466 weight class) and Emanuel Haquerez (ranked 538 p4p, 521 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Druggs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Sabbath - Snowblind. Emanuel Haquerez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zai Druggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanuel Haquerez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druggs lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Druggs.
Haquerez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Druggs.
Druggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Druggs.
Haquerez wants to clinch up but Druggs keeps it at a distance.
Druggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Druggs avoids the head kick by Haquerez.
Druggs works over Haquerez's head and body with a nice combination.
Druggs throws a body kick that misses.
Druggs lands a head kick. Haquerez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haquerez blocks a head kick by Druggs.
Druggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haquerez.
Druggs is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Druggs.
Haquerez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Druggs thuds his shin into the meat of Haquerez's side.
Haquerez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zai Druggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haquerez.
Druggs thinks about countering with a head kick.
Druggs throws a head kick but Haquerez moves out of range.
Druggs throws a head kick but Haquerez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haquerez throws a shot from downtown. Druggs moves away and avoids it.
Druggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Haquerez is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Druggs and Haquerez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Druggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zai Druggs!
Zai Druggs gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Faith (ranked 7739 p4p, 5836 weight class) and Vitor Vasconcelos (ranked 560 p4p, 491 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Faith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Vasconcelos misses.
Faith attempts a counter takedown but Vasconcelos avoids it well and moves away.
Vitor Vasconcelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasconcelos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Mark Faith has been cut.
Faith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos throws a shot to the body.
Faith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasconcelos moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faith being controlled against the cage.
Faith misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Faith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasconcelos.
Faith throws a head punch that misses.
Faith tries to work over Vasconcelos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasconcelos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faith lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faith wants to control from the top but Vasconcelos keeps moving.
Faith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vasconcelos has his feet on Faith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Faith trying to control the action but Vasconcelos is working from the bottom.
Faith stops Vasconcelos from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faith lands a nice short elbow.
Faith throws a strike but Vasconcelos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vasconcelos wants to stand but Faith is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasconcelos is on top in guard.
Faith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasconcelos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasconcelos is looking to work some ground and pound but Faith has wrist control.
Vasconcelos is pushing down on Faith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faith is fighting to maintain full guard but Vasconcelos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vasconcelos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasconcelos drops an elbow to the side of Faith's head.
Vasconcelos wants to take a breather but Faith is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faith is looking for a sweep. Vasconcelos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasconcelos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vasconcelos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faith keeps working.
Faith tries to roll over but Vasconcelos keeps him under control.
Vasconcelos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasconcelos thows a huge punch but Faith dodges it nicely.
Faith has hold of Vasconcelos's hands but Vasconcelos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vasconcelos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasconcelos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Vasconcelos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Faith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vasconcelos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasconcelos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasconcelos misses with a takedown attempt - Faith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasconcelos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasconcelos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Faith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasconcelos unleashes a big counter combination but Faith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vasconcelos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasconcelos with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasconcelos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasconcelos catches Faith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mark Faith's cut is getting worse.
Vasconcelos throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Faith's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Vasconcelos dives in looking to finish as Faith flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Vasconcelos's strikes! Vasconcelos is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Faith's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Faith was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Vasconcelos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Segura (ranked 5628 p4p, 5723 weight class) and Dennis Jorge (ranked 533 p4p, 538 weight class). Rico Segura had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Segura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge throws a one two combo.
It looks like Rico Segura has been cut.
Segura looks to throw the jab but Jorge is out of range.
Jorge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jorge misses with a leg kick
and Segura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Segura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura works the jab nicely.
Dennis Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorge tries to clinch but Segura is having none of it.
Segura throws a hook but Jorge blocks it.
Segura throws a leg kick which misses Jorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorge tries to avoid it.
Segura misses with a body kick.
Jorge looks for the body kick but Segura saw that one coming.
Jorge moves into range and clinches up with Segura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segura is defending well for now.
Segura avoiding damage as Jorge throws knees to the body.
Segura breaks from the clinch.
Segura scoring well with a low kick there.
Segura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jorge - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Jorge.
Segura lands a really nice looking cross but Jorge seems unphased.
Jorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorge.
Jorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segura throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Segura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorge throws a big counter head kick but Segura avoids it with no problem.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jorge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Segura's knee momentarily.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Segura avoids them all with ease.
Jorge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Segura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge looks for the body kick but Segura saw that one coming.
Jorge moves into the clinch.
Segura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorge has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura avoiding damage as Jorge throws knees to the body.
Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Segura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jorge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jorge moves away from the strike by Segura.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorge.
Segura avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Segura takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Segura avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Segura keeps it at a distance.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Segura misses its intended target.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Segura misses with a looping right.
Jorge takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Segura.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Jorge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Segura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Segura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
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.
Segura swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorge.
Segura is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Segura misses with a straight right.
Jorge slips under a jab from Segura.
As Segura backs off Jorge throws a huge counter combo but Segura manages to avoid it all.
Segura needs to keep his hands up - Jorge had a free shot at his head there.
Jorge misses with a double jab
and Segura counters with a low kick, right behind Jorge 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorge throws a solid leg kick but Segura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jorge.
A little feinted left hand from Segura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segura misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Segura pushes him off.
Jorge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jorge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Segura throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Segura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Segura keeps it at a distance.
Jorge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Segura's hands.
Jorge connects with a solid leg kick.
Segura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Segura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge avoids the head kick by Segura.
A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Jorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Segura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge stalling in the clinch but Segura improves position.
Segura decides to pull guard.
Segura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jorge tries to stand but Segura is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Segura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jorge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jorge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
And Segura counters with a quick kick to the body but Jorge blocks it.
A head kick misses from Jorge.
A little feinted left hand from Segura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorge looks to land a body kick but Segura moved away.
Segura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Segura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Jorge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Segura.
Jorge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jorge tries to clinch but Segura is having none of it.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Jorge counters with a stiff right hand.
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 jab from Jorge finds it's way through Segura's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Jorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Segura moves out of range of the body kick.
Segura is looking to counter punch.
Jorge takes one to the chin there.
Jorge connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Segura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jorge - the referee stops the clock and Segura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jorge. Segura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jorge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Segura.
Jorge throws a right hand that Segura ducks under and follows up with a left that Segura also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Jorge.
Segura throws a jab when Jorge was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge misses with a low kick.
Segura misses with a hook.
Jorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Segura throws a leg kick but Jorge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorge.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Segura gets tackled into the cage by Jorge. Jorge maintains the clinch.
Jorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Segura misses.
Segura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segura slips a straight right by Jorge.
Jorge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick and Segura moves out of range easily.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jorge is looking to chop away at Segura's legs.
Segura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Segura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Segura finds it's target.
Jorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dennis Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Segura, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
Segura connects with an inside leg kick.
Segura throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Segura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis Jorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorge tries to clinch up
and Segura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Segura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Segura throws a poor cross that misses
and Jorge counters with a three punch combo that has Segura backing up. Segura nods at Jorge to acknowledge the strikes.
Segura blocks a head kick by Jorge.
Jorge misses with a head kick.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura cracks Jorge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorge looks to throw a body kick
and Segura counters with a straight right hand.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Segura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Segura misses the target.
Jorge checks a leg kick.
Jorge throws a sloppy head kick and Segura moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dennis Jorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Segura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Segura slips a jab and a cross from Jorge.
Segura misses with an uppercut. Jorge saw that one coming.
Jorge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jorge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rico Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura checks a leg kick.
Segura thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Segura.
I think Jorge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Jorge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olukoye Baderinwa (ranked 7502 p4p, 6934 weight class) and Yohansson Buzacarini (ranked 657 p4p, 636 weight class). Baderinwa comes to the cage accompanied by Childish Gambino- This is America. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210
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220
1 - 1 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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 Los Angeles, Olukoye Baderinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yohansson Buzacarini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baderinwa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Buzacarini.
Buzacarini pushes Baderinwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baderinwa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baderinwa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buzacarini blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Buzacarini.
It looks like Olukoye Baderinwa has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzacarini.
Buzacarini blocks an elbow strike from Baderinwa.
Baderinwa is trying to push Buzacarini away but Buzacarini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baderinwa misses with a knee to the head.
Buzacarini can't find room to land a body shot as Baderinwa controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Baderinwa fails to land.
Baderinwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baderinwa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baderinwa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buzacarini leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baderinwa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzacarini.
Baderinwa working aggressively here.
Baderinwa throws a head punch that misses.
Buzacarini blocks an uppercut.
Baderinwa is trying to break the clinch but Buzacarini has him pressed against the cage.
Buzacarini digs a right hand into Baderinwa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baderinwa's gas tank.
Baderinwa is breathing heavily.
Buzacarini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buzacarini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baderinwa punishes Buzacarini's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Baderinwa misses
and Buzacarini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buzacarini stuns Baderinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baderinwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buzacarini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baderinwa thinking.
Buzacarini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzacarini cracks Baderinwa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohansson Buzacarini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Kenney (ranked 6941 p4p, 25705 weight class) and Franklin Marshall (ranked 671 p4p, 724 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tong Kenney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenney throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Kenney cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
Kenney throws a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Kenney.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenney.
Marshall slips a jab from Kenney.
Kenney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenney throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenney blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Kenney feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenney looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming.
Kenney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenney moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarshall.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenney lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Kenney's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenney throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Kenney misses with a straight left.
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Kenney back into the cage.
Kenney swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenney lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenney misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenney stalling in the clinch but Marshall improves position.
Kenney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Kenney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Kenney's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenney prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Kenney misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall stalling in the clinch.
Kenney can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Kenney throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenney.
Kenney lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Kenney.
Kenney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Kenney.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Kenney won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenney.
Kenney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kenney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenney is looking for a sweep.
Kenney is working hard here to advance position.
Kenney wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Kenney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshall's best efforts.
Kenney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenney is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
Kenney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenney manages to get to full guard.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kenney looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Kenney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenney regains half guard.
Marshall is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is thwarting Kenney's attempts to control the position.
Kenney has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marshall. Oh but Kenney has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marshall goes limp - he's gone! Kenney jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tong Kenney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mbownka Eckson (ranked 4622 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Bibiano Salvador (ranked 536 p4p, 575 weight class). The key to victory for Mbownka Eckson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mbownka Eckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bibiano Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eckson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvador is pressing down on Eckson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salvador has his hands on Eckson's head, controlling the position.
Eckson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salvador can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eckson controls the pace.
Eckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eckson stopping the sweep attempt from Salvador.
Salvador looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvador pulls Eckson in close to prevent any damage.
Salvador looking for a triangle here. Eckson is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvador pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Eckson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bibiano Salvador!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreii Cheryshev (ranked 7024 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Ustin Ivanov (ranked 215 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
280
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreii Cheryshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ustin Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheryshev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanov throws a lazy right hand but Cheryshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheryshev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheryshev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Cheryshev.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheryshev throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Ustin Ivanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheryshev rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheryshev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheryshev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Cheryshev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Cheryshev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheryshev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andreii Cheryshev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ustin Ivanov.
Ivanov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cheryshev on the inside.
Ivanov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cheryshev.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheryshev finish him?
Ivanov looks winded!
Cheryshev lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ivanov to his knees! Cheryshev keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreii Cheryshev!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 4042 p4p, 3897 weight class) and Bill Steiner (ranked 486 p4p, 474 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176
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175
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steiner is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Steiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Steiner!
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