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BFC 17: Garbrandt Vs. Liszorr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Andrews (ranked 4378 p4p, 6985 weight class) and Verekedos Istvan (ranked 434 p4p, 518 weight class). Cliff Andrews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Verekedos Istvan's chin.
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BJJ White 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cliff Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verekedos Istvan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Istvan shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Istvan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews throws a sloppy body shot
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good jab.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Andrews catches Istvan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Istvan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Istvan is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews connects with a superb combination that knocks Istvan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Andrews before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Istvan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cliff Andrews!
Cliff Andrews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Indiana Jeans (ranked 4382 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 506 p4p, 410 weight class). The key to victory for Indiana Jeans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Amsterdam, Indiana Jeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeans tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Jeans breaks from the clinch.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Jeans moves away and avoids it.
Jeans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeans throws out a leg kick but Martinez moves out of range and Jeans only half commits.
Martinez misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeans takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Martinez scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jeans taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Jeans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jeans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeans tries to get out of the position.
Jeans is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
 It looks like Indiana Jeans has been cut.
Martinez working the head with strikes.
 Jeans is rocked!
Martinez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jeans looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Martinez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Nichols (ranked 2822 p4p, 2824 weight class) and Bruno Gehard (ranked 331 p4p, 332 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gehard's choice of entrance music: Scooter - Nessaja. 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Gehard!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gehard.
Gehard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Gehard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gehard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gehard connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Nichols is trying to stand back up but Gehard is controlling him
Gehard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gehard is looking for a kimura here.
Gehard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gehard.
Gehard thows a huge punch but Nichols dodges it nicely.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gehard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Gehard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gehard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gehard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gehard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Gehard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nichols defending well though.
Gehard wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it.
Gehard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gehard throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gehard.
Gehard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nichols defending well though.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Gehard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nichols to regain full guard.
Gehard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gehard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nichols works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gehard stops Nichols from standing up.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Gehard from controlling successfully.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gehard.
Gehard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nichols wants to stand up but Gehard is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gehard lands a head shot.
Gehard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gehard is in Nichols's guard.
Gehard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gehard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gehard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehard throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gehard lands a nice short elbow.
Gehard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gehard lands with a punch from half guard.
Gehard content to control rather than advance.
Gehard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gehard is trying to control. Nichols wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gehard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nichols is defending against the submission attempts here by Gehard.
Gehard is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gehard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nichols is defending against the submission attempts here by Gehard.
Gehard works his way into full mount!
Nichols blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gehard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gehard is landing with some decent strikes but Nichols is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gehard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nichols on the side of the head.
Nichols looks for the body kick but Gehard saw that one coming.
Gehard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nichols takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nichols throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gehard.
Nichols throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Gehard tests Nichols's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Nichols lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gehard doesn't seem phased though.
Nichols displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gehard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols takes a swing at Gehard's ribcage but misses.
Nichols lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gehard takes a step back to recover.
Gehard ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
Gehard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gehard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols looks for the body kick but Gehard saw that one coming.
Gehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Gehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nichols was well out of range. Poor timing from Gehard.
Nichols misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Nichols's head coaches at The Million Dollar Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gehard takes a swing at Nichols's ribcage but misses.
Gehard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols misses with a shot to the body
and Gehard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gehard throws a looping overhand right but Nichols ducks down to avoid it.
Nichols throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gehard to counter with a crisp jab.
Gehard tests Nichols's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Nichols throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Andrew Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gehard moves out of range of the body kick from Nichols.
Nichols goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Gehard is just out of range.
Nichols takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gehard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nichols under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gehard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nichols cracks Gehard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruno Gehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gehard blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
Gehard takes a swing at Nichols's ribcage but misses.
Gehard swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Andrew Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gehard scores with a nice head shot.
Gehard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gehard tests Nichols's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nichols takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gehard lands with an uppercut that bounces Nichols off the cage and back into range.
Nichols misses with a leg kick
and Gehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols walks into a jab.
Gehard cracks Nichols with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gehard looks to throw the jab but Nichols is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Nichols misses.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gehard moves away.
Nichols stuffs the takedown attempt from Gehard. Gehard gets slowly back to his feet.
Gehard sizes up Nichols with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gehard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Gehard.
Gehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Nichols.
A jab lands there for Gehard.
Gehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nichols was well out of range. Poor timing from Gehard.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gehard lands a nice looking body shot.
Gehard punishes Nichols's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gehard blocks a jab.
Nichols throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gehard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Gehard lands.
Nichols closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gehard moves away.
Gehard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Gehard moves out of range of the body kick from Nichols.
Nichols takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gehard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nichols.
Gehard jabs Nichols to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gehard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nichols sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Nichols misses its target.
Gehard throws a good cross that connects.
Gehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nichols misses with a right hand
and Gehard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Nichols misses
and Gehard counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nichols. Gehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gehard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gehard punishes Nichols's body with a nice straight punch.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
A jab from Nichols misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nichols.
Gehard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nichols.
Jab from Gehard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols throws a poor cross that misses
and Gehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gehard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gehard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gehard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehard misses the jab.
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Gehard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gehard lands with an uppercut that bounces Nichols off the cage and back into range.
Gehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gehard moves out of range as Nichols throws a body kick.
Nichols wants to slow Gehard down by chopping away at his legs.
Nichols misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gehard slips a straight right by Nichols.
Gehard scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Gehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gehard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gehard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nichols avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gehard manages to avoid it.
Gehard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nichols. Nichols circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nichols is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gehard.
Gehard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols being controlled here, momentarily.
Gehard is looking to work some ground and pound but Nichols has wrist control.
Gehard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gehard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gehard throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrew Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Gehard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Gehard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nichols can't keep his opponent in guard - Gehard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gehard slows the pace down in half guard.
Gehard is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gehard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gehard misses with a straight right.
Nichols displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gehard throws out the jab.
Gehard looks to land a left hand but Nichols moved out of range nicely.
Nichols swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Gehard.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Gehard is just out of range.
Nichols misses with a wild body shot.
Nichols misses with a body punch
enabling Gehard to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Gehard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gehard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Gehard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Gehard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Smith (ranked 2806 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Darren Dos Santos (ranked 299 p4p, 301 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cranky Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance.
Smith with the active half guard here but Dos Santos passes nicely into side control.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos working away.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dos Santos off and has taken his back!
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.
Dos Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith looking to break Dos Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is looking to control Dos Santos but Dos Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dos Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith working for the choke.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dos Santos tries to escape the position.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is hanging on to Dos Santos's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cranky Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control here but Dos Santos has managed to regain half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dos Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
Smith 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.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is pushing down on Dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dos Santos rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Dos Santos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranky Smith!
After the fight, Cranky Smith 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.
The defeated Darren Dos Santos had this to say: 'Thank you to Conquer and Big Chief Nutrition. This was the last fight on my BFC contract. Thank you for the opportunity. I will learn from this and bounce back. I am excited for what the future holds.(translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Oliver (ranked 2998 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Julio Chavez (ranked 388 p4p, 454 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliver misses with a hook.
Oliver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliver duly obliges.
It looks like Julio Chavez has been cut.
Oliver takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike.
Oliver lands a body punch.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Oliver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chavez.
Oliver lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Oliver, against the cage.
Oliver misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Oliver throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliver's elbow.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliver tries to clinch but Chavez moves away
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Oliver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Chavez tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Oliver does it's job there.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez with the counter takedown but Oliver avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliver lands with a nice body punch.
Oliver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
A shot to the body from Oliver misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Oliver.
Oliver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Oliver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliver scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Oliver tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliver lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Oliver misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver misses with an elbow over the top.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Oliver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oliver fails to land.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Oliver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliver throws a head punch that misses.
Oliver scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Oliver.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliver cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Chavez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamie Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Chavez.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliver pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Oliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oliver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez slips a straight right by Oliver.
Oliver looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliver clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez digs a good hook to Oliver's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Oliver darts in trying to clinch
and Oliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Oliver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliver thinking.
Oliver moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Nice elbow from Oliver.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamie Oliver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Oliver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez tries to work over Oliver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliver lands a nice elbow.
Chavez is pushing Oliver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Oliver lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Oliver lands a nice uppercut.
Oliver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver lands a body punch.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
A right hand to the body from Oliver.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliver.
Oliver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Oliver controls the action.
A hook to the body from Oliver.
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Oliver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Oliver lands a right hand.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver lands a nice elbow.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Oliver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliver tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliver lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands an uppercut.
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Chavez is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliver.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliver finish him?
Oliver works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Oliver has Chavez pressed against the cage. He pushes Chavez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Oliver throws a beautiful elbow that sends Chavez crashing to the floor! Oliver piles on the pressure with more strikes! Chavez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Oliver!
Jamie Oliver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Veena (ranked 2582 p4p, 2711 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 331 p4p, 347 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elo Veena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Burgundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Burgundy 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.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Veena is out of range.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Veena pushes him off.
Veena swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Burgundy looks to clinch
and Veena counters with a crisp one two that drops Burgundy! Veena thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burgundy to his feet! Burgundy is in big trouble!
Burgundy throws a hook but Veena avoids it easily.
Burgundy wants to clinch but Veena slips to the side
and Veena scores with a counter punch that sends Burgundy to the canvas! Veena smells blood - he's punishing Burgundy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Burgundy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Veena!
Elo Veena seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 1674 p4p, 1857 weight class) and Danny Rand (ranked 191 p4p, 211 weight class). Case kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rush - Closer to the Heart. Rand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang-Protect Ya Neck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Rand!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand is looking to chop away at Case's legs.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rand moves away.
Rand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rand throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rand blocks the body kick.
Rand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Rand.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Rand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Case steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Case takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rand is rocked!
It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Case checks a low kick from Rand.
Case fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rand just manages to avoid it.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Crunch! Case slams his shin into Rand's torso.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Rand. Those never looked like landing.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Rand.
Rand misses with a body punch
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rand's sensitive parts.
Rand throws the kick towards the body but Case avoids it.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
Case throwing a counter right hand but Rand manages to avoid it.
Case avoids the body shot from Rand.
Case lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Rand scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rand with the counter takedown but Case avoids it easily.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Case scores with a body shot.
Rand throws a low kick but Case avoids it.
Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Case takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Case moves out of range as Rand throws a body kick.
Case swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rand misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Case slips a jab from Rand.
Case digs a good hook to Rand's body.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case scores with a nice strike.
Case closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rand! Case dives in looking to finish! Rand is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
A very excited looking Justin Case rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Danny Rand stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 654 p4p, 1124 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 91 p4p, 159 weight class). Randleman has chosen Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch as his entrance music. Randy Randleman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gilbervan Soares's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Randleman throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
We've been hearing reports that Soares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Soares misses with a straight left.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares fails with the takedown
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soares thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Soares feints and as Randleman raises his hands in defense, Soares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soares distracts Randleman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randleman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares trying to control but Randleman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randleman is trying to keep Soares in close.
Soares lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Randleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares trying to control but Randleman is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Randleman does no damage.
Randleman drops his hands momentarily and Soares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Soares as he connects with a hook.
Soares misses with a body punch
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Soares is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Soares throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Soares working Randleman over with strikes.
Randleman tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Soares looks to land a strike but Randleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Randleman keeps moving.
Gilbervan Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randleman 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.
Randleman looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares wants to control from the top but Randleman keeps moving.
Soares postures up and lands a big shot to Randleman's brow.
Soares passes into half guard.
Randleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soares.
Soares is thwarting Randleman's attempts to control the position.
Soares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Randleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randleman controlling the position well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Soares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.
Randleman jabs Soares right on the nose. Soares blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Soares tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Randleman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Soares buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Soares!! Soares is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Randleman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Boubacar Dembele (ranked 1595 p4p, 823 weight class) and Colby Ortiz (ranked 208 p4p, 115 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boubacar Dembele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz takes one to the side of the head.
Dembele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortiz at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dembele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Dembele misses with a few strikes there.
Dembele misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ortiz throwing shots but Dembele is blocking nicely.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dembele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Dembele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dembele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dembele defending well though.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dembele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dembele tries to get out of the position.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dembele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Dembele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dembele taking some punishment here, with Ortiz in his half guard.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dembele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dembele is breathing heavily.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dembele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Dembele's temple.
Ortiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dembele is rocked!
Ortiz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dembele is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ortiz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dembele from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ortiz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Ortiz!
Colby Ortiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Boubacar Dembele stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 991 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Mosqaine Liszorr (ranked 54 p4p, 75 weight class). Liszorr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sergio Mendes feat. Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada. Mosqaine Liszorr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosqaine Liszorr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liszorr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbrandt scores with the left hand. Liszorr knows he should have avoided that one.
Liszorr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liszorr at a distance.
Liszorr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Garbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liszorr doesn't seem phased though.
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garbrandt scores with a body shot.
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!
Garbrandt avoids the body shot from Liszorr.
A quick step to the side and Garbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liszorr's coach down at Ashbourne Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Liszorr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Garbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt with a nice cross.
Garbrandt works over Liszorr's head and body with a nice combination.
Liszorr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liszorr swings for the body but Garbrandt moves out of range.
Liszorr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Liszorr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garbrandt connects with a body shot.
Garbrandt is looking to wear down Liszorr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liszorr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Liszorr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Liszorr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liszorr.
Liszorr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garbrandt defends it well.
Garbrandt digs a good hook to Liszorr's body.
Garbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liszorr's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt moves into the clinch.
Liszorr is trying to pull guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liszorr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liszorr looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Liszorr is trying to break free.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Liszorr is trying to drag Garbrandt to the mat but Garbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mosqaine Liszorr.
Liszorr is trying to force a seperation but Garbrandt has the dominant position.
Liszorr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Garbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Garbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garbrandt blocks a body shot from Liszorr.
A body shot lands from Garbrandt.
Liszorr is looking to break free of the clinch but Garbrandt has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Garbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
Garbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Garbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt is working Liszorr over against the cage.
A short left from Garbrandt.
A short right from Garbrandt on the inside.
Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liszorr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt digs a right hand underneath Liszorr's ribcage. Liszorr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garbrandt lands a body punch.
Garbrandt lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Garbrandt.
A right handed body shot lands from Garbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garbrandt drops Liszorr with a right and a left! Garbrandt comes rushing in but Liszorr regains his composure and manages to keep Garbrandt in guard.
Liszorr is rocked!
Garbrandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liszorr is still in real trouble! Can Garbrandt finish him?
Liszorr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garbrandt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liszorr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garbrandt escapes and throws Liszorr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Liszorr seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbrandt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liszorr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garbrandt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt stands up.
A nice combination there by Garbrandt.
Cody Garbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liszorr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbrandt.
A quick step to the side and Garbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cody Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbrandt throws a body punch but Liszorr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liszorr throws out a loose jab but Garbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbrandt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liszorr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Liszorr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot.
Garbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liszorr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liszorr just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbrandt cracks Liszorr with a good jab.
Liszorr misses with a body shot
and Garbrandt counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Garbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
Garbrandt lands a body shot.
Liszorr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garbrandt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garbrandt.
Liszorr looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbrandt.
Liszorr is trying to break the clinch but Garbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Cody Garbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Liszorr takes a shot to the head.
Garbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Liszorr is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liszorr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt is leaning against Liszorr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liszorr can do to turn this around?
Garbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Garbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liszorr doesn't seem bothered though.
Liszorr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Liszorr seems unphased.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Liszorr is just out of range.
Garbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Liszorr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liszorr moves forwards but Garbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liszorr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbrandt lunges at Liszorr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liszorr's hand.
Garbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Garbrandt with a jab.
Garbrandt cracks a nice hook into Liszorr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liszorr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garbrandt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garbrandt gets through Liszorr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garbrandt works on Liszorr's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Garbrandt.
Liszorr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liszorr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liszorr tries to pull guard but Garbrandt holds him up against the cage and eventually Liszorr drops back down to his feet.
Garbrandt is working Liszorr over against the cage.
Liszorr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Garbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liszorr is trying to pull guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mosqaine Liszorr.
Garbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liszorr backwards.
Liszorr takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liszorr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liszorr or not.
Garbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liszorr.
Garbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Garbrandt pushes Liszorr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garbrandt lands a body punch.
Garbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt feints with a jab and clips Liszorr right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Liszorr is sent crashing into the canvas and Garbrandt leaps in for the kill! Liszorr tries to get to his feet but Garbrandt is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Liszorr is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Garbrandt!
Cody Garbrandt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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