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BFC 15: Sparrow Vs. Concrete PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Petrov (ranked 7165 p4p, 6746 weight class) and Diego Rivera (ranked 597 p4p, 571 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Rivera punching to the body, from the bottom.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is pushing down on Rivera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivera is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivera missing with punches from the bottom.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov trying to control from Rivera's half guard. Rivera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
Rivera distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera lands a couple of elbows.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivera defends well.
Petrov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Petrov's brow.
Rivera is stalling in the full guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Rivera cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.
Rivera stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Rivera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rivera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrov!
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rivera's best efforts.
Rivera trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Petrov has hold of Rivera's hands but Rivera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Rivera blocks the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivera pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivera lands strikes from half guard.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Rivera in his half guard.
Rivera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard.
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rivera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rivera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rivera!
Rivera swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rivera's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Rivera in his guard.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov gets caught napping as Rivera dives in and scores a takedown. Petrov manages to retain guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivera trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Rivera distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivera is sitting in close to Petrov's body. Petrov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rivera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rivera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Islam Petrov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Norway (ranked 3758 p4p, 6997 weight class) and Conman Mcnugget (ranked 429 p4p, 585 weight class). Conman Mcnugget is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Norway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conman Mcnugget!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnugget shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norway sprawls well. Norway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcnugget gets slowly back to his feet.
Norway looks to throw the jab but Mcnugget is out of range.
We've been informed that Mcnugget has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcnugget misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcnugget wants to clinch.
Norway looks to land a right hand but Mcnugget moved out of range.
Mcnugget keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcnugget will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norway connects with a body shot that sends Mcnugget's belly button to the back.
Norway misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnugget tries to clinch up.
Norway clobbers Mcnugget with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norway misses with a straight left.
Mcnugget slips under a jab.
As Norway backs off Mcnugget throws a huge counter combo but Norway manages to avoid it all.
Norway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norway throws a body punch but Mcnugget moves out of range.
Mcnugget walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Mcnugget is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnugget is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Norway doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mcnugget crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mcnugget's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Norway!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Verekedos Istvan (ranked 5460 p4p, 4068 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 447 p4p, 391 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verekedos Istvan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan throws a right and a left that Merel avoids nicely.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Istvan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Istvan moves away and avoids it.
Merel lands the left hand.
 It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
Merel jabs Istvan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Istvan jabs at Merel's body.
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan can't do much from the bottom here.
Merel advances to mount.
Istvan wants to hold on but Merel pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merel is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Merel extends the arm and Istvan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Merel!
Our winner, Anthony Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Vargas (ranked 5167 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Lukas Reeves (ranked 600 p4p, 491 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a warrior's call. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukas Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Vargas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reeves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Reeves.
Reeves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vargas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reeves tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Reeves. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vargas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Reeves is just out of range.
Vargas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vargas takes a step back to recover.
Reeves throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Reeves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Reeves.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reeves's head.
Reeves is rocked!
Vargas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reeves at a distance.
Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas cracks Reeves with a left hook right on the temple and Reeves goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vargas lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Reeves is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Vargas!
After the big win, Sergio Vargas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of HARDCORE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnes (ranked 6980 p4p, 7133 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 542 p4p, 550 weight class). Tiger has chosen Alok - Hear Me Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Barnes!
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, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Tiger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Tiger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Tiger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a huge left! Barnes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tiger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barnes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tiger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Tiger!
Our winner, Lion Tiger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rand (ranked 2131 p4p, 24522 weight class) and Charlie Patch (ranked 232 p4p, 544 weight class). Rand comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Patch!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patch blocks a leg kick.
Patch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rand.
Patch pushes Rand up against the cage in a clinch.
Patch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Patch moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Patch blocks the leg kick.
Patch looks for a takedown but Rand sprawls well.
Patch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patch takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patch.
Rand lands with a nice combination. Patch backs away looking to recover.
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Patch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Patch ends up having to push Rand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
Patch closes the distance and clinches.
Patch misses with some punches.
Patch pulls Rand into guard.
Patch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patch has his foot on Rand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rand works his way back into a safe position though.
Rand trying to control but Patch is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rand wants to stand but Patch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rand wants to control from the top but Patch keeps moving.
Patch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand wants to stand but Patch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Patch tries to bench press Rand off him but Rand keeps the position.
Rand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Patch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rand.
Patch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Patch is now in Rand's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rand is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand stands and steps away. Patch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.
Rand has his feet on Patch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patch. That did some damage!
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Rand.
Patch slips a jab from Rand.
Patch shoots and misses
and Rand counters with a big head kick but Patch shrugs it off.
Patch checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patch closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Patch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patch working hard to break the clinch.
Rand tries to throw a body punch but Patch avoids it by throwing Rand back against the cage.
Patch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rand tries to break the clinch but Patch is controlling the position.
Rand can't break the clinch.
Rand is looking to break free of the clinch but Patch has double underhooks.
Rand breaks from the clinch.
Rand lands a two punch combo.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rand misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rand tries to break free but Patch pushes him back against the cage.
Patch stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rand lands a glancing blow to the side of Patch's head.
Patch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Patch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patch tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Patch tries to clinch up.
Rand throws a right and a left that Patch avoids nicely.
Patch feints the counter takedown.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Patch. Patch maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patch.
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
Patch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Patch misses with a two punch combination.
Charlie Patch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
Patch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patch can do to turn this around?
Patch closes the distance and clinches.
Patch is trying to pull guard but Rand has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rand scores with a nice strike.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patch.
Patch unleashes a big counter combination but Rand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rand throws a head kick but Patch moves out of range.
Patch with a poor takedown
and Rand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patch.
Danny Rand is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Patch shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patch moves into range and clinches up with Rand.
Patch blocks an elbow strike from Rand.
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patch goes for a double leg but Rand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rand continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Rand misses.
Patch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rand is looking for a counter combo.
Rand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rand defends it nicely.
Patch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand can't break the clinch.
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patch somewhat.
Rand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand lands a head kick. Patch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Patch moves out of range easily.
Rand throws a hook but Patch blocks it.
Rand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patch.
Rand wants to get back to his feet but Patch passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand is trying to stand up here but Patch is controlling him well.
Patch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand pushes Patch off looking to stand but Patch dives back in and keeps control.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Rand is not content to let Patch control the position.
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!
Patch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rand blocking the ground and pound.
Patch looking to control but Rand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
That kick from Rand tenderised Patch's leg. Patch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Patch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Patch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rand misses.
A head kick misses from Rand.
Patch clinches up against the cage.
Rand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand misses with an elbow over the top.
Rand is trying to force a seperation but Patch has the dominant position.
Rand working hard to break the clinch.
Patch is working for takedown but Rand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patch pushes off an throws an elbow but Rand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patch decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rand is one step ahead there.
Patch working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
Patch working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
Rand wants to stand but Patch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Patch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rand defends well.
Patch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patch has a closed guard, preventing Rand from standing up.
Rand looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Patch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patch or perhaps it was just good defense by Rand, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Rand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patch shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Rand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rand thumps Patch with a low kick.
Rand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick
and Patch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rand's guard.
Patch won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Patch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patch is controlling the pace.
Patch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well.
Charlie Patch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rand's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patch stops Rand from getting back to his feet.
Patch passes to side control.
Rand tries to buck Patch off but Patch is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Patch.
Patch wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand dodges the ground and pound from Patch.
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Patch.
I think Rand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to say thanks to BFC for letting me run this back with Charlie, and thank Charlie for accepting the rematch. If you get another win under your belt, I'd be happy to give you a rubber match. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zee (ranked 2035 p4p, 3093 weight class) and Oleg Gazbinski (ranked 229 p4p, 323 weight class). Moritz Zee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oleg Gazbinski's chin.
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275
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moritz Zee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Gazbinski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazbinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zee misses with a two punch combination.
Zee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gazbinski pushes Zee up against the cage in a clinch.
Zee working aggressively here.
Gazbinski jumps guard but Zee stands there with Gazbinski around his waist. Gazbinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zee misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gazbinski.
Zee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gazbinski.
Zee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gazbinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zee throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gazbinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zee throws a head punch that misses.
Gazbinski has Zee pressed against the cage, preventing Zee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gazbinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zee.
Nice body punch from Zee - that landed with a thud.
Zee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gazbinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zee walks away with a smile on his face. Gazbinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oleg Gazbinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gazbinski. Gazbinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Oleg Gazbinski has been cut.
Gazbinski has closed the distance and engaged Zee in a clinch.
Gazbinski has Zee pressed against the cage, preventing Zee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gazbinski pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gazbinski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zee lands a left hand.
Zee is trying to force a seperation but Gazbinski has the dominant position.
Gazbinski jumps guard and drags Zee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zee wants to control from the top but Gazbinski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazbinski pushes Zee off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gazbinski moves to clinch but Zee breaks away
and Zee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zee misses with a series of wild punches.
Gazbinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gazbinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gazbinski closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zee lands with a short shot to the head.
Zee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gazbinski just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Zee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zee throws a sloppy head kick and Gazbinski moves out of range easily.
Gazbinski moves into the clinch.
Zee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Gazbinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moritz Zee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Gazbinski.
Zee tries a body shot but Gazbinski blocks it.
Zee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zee misses with some punches.
Zee scores with a shoulder strike.
Zee misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Gazbinski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zee throws a leg kick but Gazbinski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gazbinski tries to clinch up
and Zee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gazbinski moves into the clinch.
Zee misses with the head strike.
Zee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gazbinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zee is trying to break the clinch but Gazbinski is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazbinski can do to turn this around?
Gazbinski prevents a body shot from Zee.
Zee misses with a punch to the body.
Gazbinski jumps guard but Zee stands there with Gazbinski around his waist. Gazbinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazbinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zee working aggressively here.
Zee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zee misses with the combination.
Gazbinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gazbinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gazbinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazbinski wants to clinch
and Zee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gazbinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gazbinski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gazbinski tries to clinch up
and Zee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gazbinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gazbinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazbinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Zee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gazbinski wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazbinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gazbinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gazbinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Zee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zee misses with a low kick.
Zee jabs Gazbinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Zee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gazbinski doesn't seem phased though.
Gazbinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Oleg Gazbinski's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gazbinski closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazbinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gazbinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gazbinski.
Zee slows down the pace here.
Zee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gazbinski has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Gazbinski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gazbinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gazbinski rushes Zee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazbinski blocks an uppercut.
Zee throws a head punch that misses.
Zee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gazbinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zee walks away with a smile on his face. Gazbinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gazbinski clinches with his opponent.
Zee manages to break the clinch.
Gazbinski wants to clinch but Zee slips to the side
and Zee counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazbinski has managed to clinch.
Gazbinski jumps guard but Zee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gazbinskis head.
Zee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazbinski jumps guard.
Zee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gazbinski is keeping the position for now.
Zee trying to control but Gazbinski is working from the bottom.
Zee stops Gazbinski from standing up.
Zee wants to control from the top but Gazbinski keeps moving.
Gazbinski keeping full guard, as Zee tries to pass.
Zee throws a strike but Gazbinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oleg Gazbinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zee looking to control.
Gazbinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazbinski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gazbinski looks to clinch
and Zee counters with a left to the body.
Zee keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gazbinski backs away, Zee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Gazbinski misses.
Gazbinski is looking to clinch.
Zee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gazbinski manages to avoid it.
Gazbinski walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazbinski tries to clinch there but Zee circles away.
Zee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gazbinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gazbinski wants to clinch but Zee slips to the side
and Zee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gazbinski needs to keep his hands up - Zee had a free shot at his head there.
The cut above Oleg Gazbinski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gazbinski looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gazbinski wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gazbinski misses the target.
Oooooh!!! Zee has knocked Gazbinski down with a huge combo! Zee steps away and waves a wobbly Gazbinski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gazbinski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazbinski bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Zee comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gazbinski falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gazbinski was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moritz Zee!
After the fight, Moritz Zee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 1894 p4p, 1490 weight class) and Jolly Roger (ranked 257 p4p, 211 weight class). Randleman comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Roger has chosen Under Jolly Roger as his entrance music. Jolly Roger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman lands a body shot.
Randleman lands a body shot.
Randleman cracks Roger with a good jab.
It looks like Jolly Roger has been cut.
We've been told by Randleman's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Randleman cracks Roger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman digs a good body shot into Roger's ribs.
Roger looks winded!
Roger misses with a hook to the body
and Randleman rattles Roger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Roger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Randleman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Roger stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Randy Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Schiff (ranked 678 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 94 p4p, 233 weight class). Schiff comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Gilbervan Soares told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adan Schiff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares connects with the punch.
Soares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schiff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares rushes Schiff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schiff misses with a body punch.
Schiff breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Soares coming out on top.
Schiff slips a straight right by Soares.
Soares misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schiff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares drops an elbow to the side of Schiff's head.
Soares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soares slips a nice elbow through Schiff's hands, connecting with Schiff's forehead.
 Schiff is rocked!
Soares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schiff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Schiff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soares scores with a big shot! Schiff's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Schiff! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 1592 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Bane Concrete (ranked 185 p4p, 244 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bane Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Concrete is just out of range.
Sparrow looks to land a combination but Concrete avoids it well.
Sparrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concrete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Concrete lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparrow misses with a body shot.
Sparrow tries to clinch but Concrete is having none of it.
Sparrow sizes up Concrete with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Bane Concrete has been cut.
Sparrow tries to keep at a distance but Concrete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Concrete lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparrow tries to throw a body punch but Concrete avoids it by throwing Sparrow back against the cage.
Sparrow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sparrow presses Concrete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Concrete.
Sparrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparrow misses with an elbow strike.
Concrete throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Concrete.
Concrete's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow lands with a right hand.
Sparrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparrow lands a nice hook to Concrete's body. Concrete takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Concrete, as that shot connected.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Concrete misses with a hook.
Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Concrete misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparrow keeps control of Concrete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparrow lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Bane Concrete's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow cracks Concrete with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Sparrow.
A shot in the inside from Sparrow.
Concrete looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparrow scores with a shot to the side of Concrete's head.
Concrete blocks the elbow strike.
Concrete misses with a punch to the body.
Concrete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparrow lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sparrow.
Sparrow lands with a left to the head.
Sparrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Concrete or not.
Sparrow lands an elbow just above Concrete 's eye.
The cut above Bane Concrete's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sparrow presses Concrete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Concrete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparrow.
Sparrow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Concrete's defenses.
Bane Concrete's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bane Concrete's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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