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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 3330 p4p, 4567 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 418 p4p, 524 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rinaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Kurtev works over Rinaldi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rinaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurtev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rinaldi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rinaldi has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurtev is on top in guard.
Kurtev postures up in Rinaldi's guard and throws a big left but Rinaldi blocks it.
Rinaldi trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev is in close to Rinaldi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rinaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is working Rinaldi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev lands a couple of elbows.
Kurtev trying to control but Rinaldi is working from the bottom.
Kurtev 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.
Rinaldi working for a triangle but Kurtev defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rinaldi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtev works over Rinaldi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rinaldi has wrist control.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Training Facility inform us that Rinaldi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.
Rinaldi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rinaldi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev moves into full guard.
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Rinaldi postures up.
Kurtev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rinaldi has his hands clasped together but Kurtev extends and breaks Rinaldi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kurtev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jessie James (ranked 1876 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 250 p4p, 346 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raining Blood - Slayer. 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jessie James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loureiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loureiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loureiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro with a jab.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a lazy right hand but Loureiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Loureiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Loureiro is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loureiro wants to advance to full mount but James doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet but Loureiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loureiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James stands and throws Loureiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James just content to control the position.
Loureiro is not content to let James control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Loureiro lands.
James blocks a jab.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Loureiro blocks the leg kick.
Loureiro cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Loureiro avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro moves away from the strike by James.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
James leaves Loureiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a jab.
Loureiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loureiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James pushes Loureiro off but Loureiro dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
James is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Loureiro is keeping him busy.
Jessie James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loureiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard but James has passed into side control.
James takes a little break here. Loureiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Loureiro sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loureiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged James with him. James is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! James grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 3551 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 449 p4p, 343 weight class). Buckeye is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right above it lil Wayne . 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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Buckeye.
No luck for Buckeye with that takedown attempt.
Buckeye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alcantara on his heels. He'll look to pass Alcantara's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara is adopting a defensive guard.
Buckeye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye throwing strikes but missing.
Buckeye trying to control but Alcantara is working from the bottom.
Buckeye throws a big elbow that misses.
Alcantara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckeye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckeye landing with the ground and pound.
Buckeye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buckeye trying to control but Alcantara is working from the bottom.
Alcantara has his hands on Buckeye's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alcantara misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Alcantara misses
so Buckeye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alcantara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Alcantara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckeye gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buckeye throws a strike but Alcantara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alcantara postures up in Buckeye's guard and throws a big left but Buckeye blocks it.
Alcantara stopping the sweep attempt from Buckeye.
Buckeye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alcantara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye keeping full guard, as Alcantara tries to pass.
Buckeye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alcantara defends well.
Alcantara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckeye has his foot on Alcantara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alcantara works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buckeye is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alcantara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Alcantara keeps moving.
Buckeye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckeye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alcantara's guard.
Alcantara wants to control but Buckeye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckeye performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alcantara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alcantara misses with an uppercut
and Buckeye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcantara throws a lazy right hand but Buckeye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buckeye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alcantara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Alcantara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcantara tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckeye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buckeye.
Alcantara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Alcantara tries to clinch up but Buckeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckeye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye has a takedown stuffed.
Alcantara has Buckeye up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckeye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcantara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buckeye drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alcantara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alcantara is looking to clinch but Buckeye is avoiding it.
Alcantara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckeye.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alcantara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alcantara is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye in side control, throwing shots but Alcantara defends.
Alcantara is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Alcantara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buckeye trying to control the position but Alcantara is working away.
The referee asks Buckeye politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buckeye prefers to stall for the moment though.
Buckeye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Buckeye throws an elbow but Alcantara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Alcantara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Buckeye is trying to ground and pound but Alcantara uses the momentary lack of control by Buckeye to regain half guard.
Alcantara is controlling Buckeye's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alcantara is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckeye wants to pass to mount but Alcantara is defending the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buckeye throwing shots but Alcantara is blocking nicely.
Buckeye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buckeye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcantara defending well though.
Buckeye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alcantara swings widly with a right hand
and Buckeye counters with a shoot takedown. Alcantara fights it but they end up in guard.
Alcantara has momentary wrist control but Buckeye slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcantara 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.
Alcantara keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buckeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alcantara misses with a straight right.
Buckeye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alcantara tries to score with a low kick but Buckeye moves his leg out of the way.
Buckeye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buckeye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcantara is fending him off so far but Buckeye persists. Nope, Alcantara circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcantara moves in looking to clinch but Buckeye pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye tries to move into range but Alcantara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye fails with the takedown.
Alcantara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abraham Alcantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcantara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckeye scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Abraham Alcantara is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckeye shoots in and drives through. Alcantara sprawls well.
Buckeye moves out of range of the leg kick from Alcantara.
Alcantara lands a nice hook to Buckeye's body. Buckeye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buckeye or perhaps it was just good defense by Alcantara, which made it look bad.
Buckeye shoots for a double leg takedown but Alcantara sprawls well. He's pushed Buckeye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buckeye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcantara as he avoids it easily.
Abraham Alcantara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Jab Buckeye's cut even more.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckeye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcantara catches Buckeye napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Buckeye to the canvas!
 Buckeye is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Alcantara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Buckeye keeping moving, preventing Alcantara from controlling successfully.
Alcantara stands up over Buckeye, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckeye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckeye throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye is trying to keep Alcantara in close.
Alcantara is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckeye has wrist control.
Buckeye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckeye working for a triangle but Alcantara defends it easily.
Buckeye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alcantara scoring with some ground and pound.
The cut above Jab Buckeye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buckeye has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alcantara should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buckeye has tightened it up now! Alcantara should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2128 p4p, 1580 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 287 p4p, 219 weight class). Leighton comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Leighton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan clobbers Leighton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Leighton tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leighton.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morgan lands a jab to Leighton's midsection.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Leighton looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan jabs at Leighton's body.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Leighton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leighton won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Leighton looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Leighton striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Leighton defends it.
Morgan 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.
Leighton is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morgan lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton gets full guard.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leighton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Leighton's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Leighton seems unphased.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.
Leighton tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Leighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Leighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Leighton seems unphased.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leighton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Leighton dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Leighton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leighton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leighton fails with the takedown.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Leighton moves into the clinch.
Leighton managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Leighton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leighton blocks a leg kick.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morgan misses the jab.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leighton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leighton defends well.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Leighton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morgan has tightened it up now! Leighton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 2855 p4p, 2944 weight class) and Aguta Grizzly (ranked 364 p4p, 378 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aguta Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schaub is looking to clinch but Grizzly is avoiding it.
Grizzly dodges the punch combination from Schaub.
Schaub slips a jab from Grizzly.
Grizzly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt
and Grizzly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaub thinking.
Grizzly clinches up against the cage.
Grizzly tries to circle away but Schaub has him pinned against the cage.
Grizzly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Grizzly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schaub or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grizzly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub breaks the clinch.
Grizzly misses with a looping left.
Grizzly moves into the clinch successfully.
Grizzly has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Grizzly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaub has been working on his balance at Triple XXX, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grizzly.
Schaub avoiding damage.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Grizzly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schaub drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schaub stops Grizzly from standing up.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Grizzly controlling Schaub's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly is looking to stand up but Schaub isn't so interested in that idea.
Schaub throws an elbow that misses. Grizzly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schaub's guard. Nice move by Grizzly!
Grizzly is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schaub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grizzly is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grizzly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grizzly cracks Schaub with a solid left hand.
Grizzly wants to get up but he can't break Schaub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grizzly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly throwing strikes but missing.
Grizzly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grizzly scoring with some ground and pound.
Grizzly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grizzly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grizzly working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaub is looking for a triangle but Grizzly pushes his legs off easily.
Grizzly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grizzly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schaub, who protects the arm well.
Grizzly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grizzly trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aguta Grizzly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schaub gets a takedown into half guard.
Grizzly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grizzly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schaub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grizzly's half guard.
Grizzly kicks Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grizzly as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub forces Grizzly back against the cage and clinches.
Grizzly tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grizzly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly throws a head kick but Schaub moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schaub.
Schaub slows the pace down.
Schaub prevents Grizzly from escaping the position.
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaub wants to control but Grizzly is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaub is trying to get an arm triangle but Grizzly is defending well.
Grizzly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.
Schaub tries to score with some ground and pound. Grizzly controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schaub is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grizzly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schaub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grizzly, who protects the arm well.
Aguta Grizzly has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grizzly lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
Grizzly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schaub shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grizzly defends it nicely.
Grizzly looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.
Schaub gets a takedown into half guard.
Grizzly tries to kick Schaub off but Schaub keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schaub is trying to control the action in half guard but Grizzly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Schaub misses with a takedown
and Grizzly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grizzly sprawls well. Grizzly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Grizzly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schaub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grizzly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grizzly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Schaub has Grizzly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grizzly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grizzly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aguta Grizzly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Schaub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grizzly scores with a head kick. Schaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grizzly is looking for the big counter here.
Grizzly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schaub. That did some damage!
Schaub is looking to clinch but Grizzly is avoiding it.
Grizzly blocks a leg kick.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grizzly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aguta Grizzly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schaub rushes Grizzly and presses him up against the cage.
Grizzly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schaub up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grizzly is looking to control Schaub's arms but Schaub gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grizzly has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grizzly.
Grizzly breaks the clinch.
Grizzly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grizzly enables Schaub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grizzly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schaub seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaub working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grizzly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly scores with a shoulder strike.
Grizzly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grizzly prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grizzly lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grizzly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grizzly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaub.
Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub can't get the takedown.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Grizzly misses with a punch to the body.
Grizzly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grizzly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but Grizzly shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schaub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grizzly counters with a series of strikes that sends Schaub to the canvas! Grizzly follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
 Schaub is rocked!
Grizzly loads up on a big left hand. Schaub felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Grizzly looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Schaub can't hide his disappointment, as Grizzly celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aguta Grizzly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 884 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Ching Chang Bing Bang (ranked 111 p4p, 124 weight class). Ching Chang Bing Bang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Chang Bing Bang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bing Bang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Bing Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bing Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bing Bang also avoids with ease.
Bing Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Bing Bang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bing Bang leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bing Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bing Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cruz is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang misses with some punches.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bing Bang working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Bing Bang landing knees to the body.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang is working Cruz over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Bing Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Bing Bang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bing Bang can turn it around.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing Bang avoids it.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruz throws the left hand but Bing Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bing Bang tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a right hand from hell and Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chang Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1334 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 162 p4p, 172 weight class). Reem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Reputation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Adams Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Adams Junior's head back.
Reem stuffs the takedown.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Adams Junior moved away.
Reem throws a hook but Adams Junior blocks it.
Adams Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Adams Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reem misses with the combination.
Reem scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior clinches.
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Adams Junior misses
and Reem counters with a nice body kick.
Reem misses with an uppercut.
Reem misses with an uppercut.
Adams Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem tries to stall but Adams Junior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adams Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams Junior working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Adams Junior fails to land.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams Junior slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Adams Junior.
Reem takes a swing at Adams Junior's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Adams Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams Junior lands the left hand.
A jab from Reem misses.
Adams Junior throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Reem catches Adams Junior right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem moves forwards but Adams Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams Junior staying out of range there.
Adams Junior jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Adams Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams Junior.
Reem avoids the body shot from Adams Junior.
Reem is looking to chop away at Adams Junior's legs.
Adams Junior is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
Adams Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior letting Reem take a breather here.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem prevents a body shot from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reem is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams Junior.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Adams Junior.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Adams Junior was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reem misses with a double jab
letting Adams Junior counter with a right hand.
Reem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reem slips under a jab.
Adams Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Reem off the cage and back into range.
Adams Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams Junior drives through with a takedown into Reem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reem wants to stand up but Adams Junior is controlling him.
Adams Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams Junior stands and throws Reem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reem is trying to escape the position but Adams Junior is controlling the position.
Adams Junior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reem for as long as he can get away with.
Reem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adams Junior off and has taken his back!
Reem controlling well, preventing Adams Junior from escaping the position.
Adams Junior breaks Reem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Adams Junior passes Reem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reem tries to roll over but Adams Junior keeps him under control.
Adams Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adams Junior trying to pass the guard but Reem defending well.
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reem manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior being controlled here momentarily.
Adams Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reem looking to control.
Adams Junior wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adams Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Adams Junior is out of range.
Adams Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams Junior throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
As Reem tries to get set, Adams Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Reem manages to avoid the attempt.
Adams Junior throws out a leg kick but Reem moves out of range and Adams Junior only half commits.
Reem takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Adams Junior saw that one coming.
Reem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams Junior eats them both and turns towards Reem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Reem.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams Junior slips under a jab.
Reem thumps Adams Junior with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams Junior.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown.
Reem avoids the head kick by Adams Junior.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Adams Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Reem both land. Nice combination.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Reem throws a hook but Adams Junior avoids it easily.
Adams Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams Junior tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Adams Junior tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Adams Junior back against the cage.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Adams Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reem managing to block the knees to the body from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch.
Reem throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
No luck for Adams Junior with that takedown attempt.
Reem keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Adams Junior lands.
Adams Junior lands a jab.
Reem lands a really nice looking cross but Adams Junior seems unphased.
Adams Junior lands with a good body shot.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior is having none of it.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Adams Junior moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reem tries to avoid it but Adams Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reem to the ground. Reem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams Junior throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Adams Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Reem's head back.
Adams Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams Junior in his tracks.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Adams Junior blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Curran (ranked 3850 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 386 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran misses with a hook. Koniu ducked under it nicely.
Koniu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koniu pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran has Koniu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koniu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koniu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koniu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curran's brow.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran trying to control the position but instead, Koniu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curran into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Curran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Curran seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Curran to work.
Koniu swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Koniu's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koniu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koniu tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu.
Curran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koniu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koniu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koniu misses with some punches.
Koniu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Curran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koniu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but Curran blocks with his arms.
Koniu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curran blocks it with crossed arms.
Koniu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koniu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curran is looking to control Koniu's arms but Koniu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curran has his back to the cage.
Curran gets through Koniu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koniu walks away with a smile on his face. Curran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Koniu throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran takes the fight into the clinch.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniu.
Koniu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Koniu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koniu stalling against the cage.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Koniu.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniu.
Koniu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curran gets through Koniu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koniu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Koniu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.
Curran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koniu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Koniu lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran has Koniu pushed against the cage.
Curran leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Japa Koniu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koniu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koniu clinches up with Curran and pushes him back against the cage.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Curran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koniu uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing Koniu from standing up.
Curran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koniu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koniu wanted to stand there but Curran had control of the position.
Koniu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran 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! Koniu rolls with it to try and escape but Curran cranks on the arm and Koniu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Curran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1714 p4p, 2927 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 222 p4p, 374 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft Kanye - Glow. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home 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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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste tries to keep at a distance but Colucci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Del Oeste manages to break the clinch.
Del Oeste misses with a double jab
and Colucci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.
Colucci distracts Del Oeste with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Del Oeste is keeping the position.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colucci is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colucci defends well.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colucci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Oeste working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colucci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colucci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Oeste avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colucci postures up and lands a big shot to Del Oeste's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colucci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colucci stands up over Del Oeste, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
Colucci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Colucci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colucci is working Del Oeste over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colucci is pushing down on Del Oeste's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Oeste is fighting to maintain full guard but Colucci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Colucci prevents Del Oeste from improving his position.
Colucci working Del Oeste over with strikes.
Colucci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Colucci 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Oeste does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Colucci connects with a nice short shot to Del Oeste's temple.
Del Oeste wants to control but Colucci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Oeste gets full guard.
Colucci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Del Oeste is rocked!
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Colucci defends easily.
Del Oeste is still in real trouble! Can Colucci finish him?
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colucci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colucci 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.
Colucci cracks Del Oeste with a solid left hand.
Colucci loads up on a big left hand. Del Oeste felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Colucci looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Del Oeste can't hide his disappointment, as Colucci celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Colucci!
Our winner, Michel Colucci, 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.
The defeated Ryan Del Oeste had this to say: 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jordon (ranked 729 p4p, 1034 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 104 p4p, 144 weight class). Jordon's entrance music is Sticky Icky. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordon gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams blocks a body shot from Jordon.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordon avoids the damage to the body.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jordon.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Jordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Jordon presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Jordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jordon scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Jordon is blocking nicely.
Jordon lands an uppercut.
Jordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Jordon managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Jordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Jordon goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Jordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jordon passes into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Jordon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams tries to buck Jordon off but Jordon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Jordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily.
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Jordon to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Williams is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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