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TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 2503 p4p, 3112 weight class) and Brian Ortega (ranked 258 p4p, 307 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Happy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Happy.
Ortega shoots in but Happy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortega checks a low kick from Happy.
Happy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Happy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Happy wants a takedown.
Ortega gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Happy tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Happy won't allow Ortega to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Happy's hands, connecting with Happy's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is trying to get back to full guard.
Happy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ortega working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Happy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Happy is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Happy avoid being mounted?
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Happy is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Happy has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Happy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega 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.
Happy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Happy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Happy defends it easily.
Ortega has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Happy 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 Ortega.
Happy wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
Happy trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Happy with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Happy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is looking for a triangle here but Happy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Anti Happy 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.
Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Happy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Happy is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega wants to control but Happy is keeping him busy.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Happy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to control the action but Happy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is working Happy over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy regains half guard.
Happy is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Happy!
Happy wants to control but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Happy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Happy really wants to buck Ortega off and get back to his feet.
Happy wants to control but Ortega is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ortega.
Ortega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ortega lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Happy is looking to escape.
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Happy is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Happy is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega looking to control but Happy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ortega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Happy is looking to escape.
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Happy is looking to improve his position but Ortega isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega with a couple of short strikes.
Ortega looking to finish Happy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Happy!
Ortega lands a couple of good shots and Happy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Happy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ortega!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Happy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy is looking for a counter combo.
Happy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Happy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happy continues to drive forward.
Happy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Happy is looking to counter punch.
Happy misses with the combination.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Ortega. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega throws the left hand but Happy avoids the punch easily.
Happy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Happy defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Happy counters with a left and a right that stings Ortega.
Anti Happy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Happy blocks a leg kick.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Happy is out of range.
Jab, jab by Ortega - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Happy tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Happy misses with a double jab.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Happy with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Happy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Happy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Happy lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Happy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega lands a head shot.
Happy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Happy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Happy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Happy defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Happy checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Happy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Happy tries to clinch there but Ortega circles away.
Happy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
Ortega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Happy saw that one coming.
Happy defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Happy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortega shoots in and drives through. Happy sprawls well.
Happy's corner calls for a 1-2. Happy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortega throws a low kick but Happy moves out of range easily.
Ortega jabs at Happy's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy avoids the body shot from Ortega.
A leg kick checked by Happy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happy!
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Happy's front leg but catches the back leg as Happy tries to avoid it.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Happy's body. Happy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Happy's leg. Happy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Happy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortega lands with an overhand left.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Happy is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Happy circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy tries to clinch but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Lima (ranked 2035 p4p, 3123 weight class) and Synyx Dall (ranked 225 p4p, 336 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Malaki Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Synyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima keeping control of the position.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
Lima pushes Dall off but Dall dives into side control.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dall is just content to waste time from the top position. Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dall wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lima!
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Lima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lima controls the position for a moment.
Dall trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall wants to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch position.
Dall blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
A shot to the body from Lima misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dall on his heels. He'll look to pass Dall's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dall's guard.
Dall trying to control the position.
Lima tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
Synyx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Dall won't allow Lima to get back to his feet.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lima's thigh. Lima counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima 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.
Dall prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Dall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lima as he avoids it easily.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the cage.
Lima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lima slows down the pace here.
Lima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Dall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lima after a bit of a struggle.
Malaki Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
Lima lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tries to pull guard but Lima holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall drops back down to his feet.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lima sends Dall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lima is motioning to the referee to let Dall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Dall is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lima lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dall up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lima from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dall's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 2297 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 283 p4p, 350 weight class). Billy Cubbedge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
The fighters circling - Brownie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brownie defends it well.
Cubbedge jabs Brownie right on the nose. Brownie blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Brownie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.
Brownie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brownie wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Brownie is working away.
Cubbedge prevents Brownie from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brownie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Brownie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brownie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge darts in looking for a takedown but Brownie gets double underhooks and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
A nice combination there by Brownie.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Brownie throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cubbedge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brownie did well to prevent Cubbedge getting side control.
Brownie wants to get back to full guard.
Brownie is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brownie avoid being mounted?
Brownie is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Brownie moves into full guard.
Brownie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
That's four 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.
Brownie 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.
My spies in The White Castle inform me that Cubbedge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brownie kicks Cubbedge off and gets to his feet.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Brownie throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.
Brownie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brownie checks it well.
Brownie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brownie just misses with a punch to the body.
Brownie moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brownie counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brownie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
Brownie blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
Brownie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Brownie finish him?
Brownie dips to his left and cracks Cubbedge with an uppercut!
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Brownie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Brownie.
No joy there for Brownie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Brownie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brownie looks to throw the jab but Cubbedge is out of range.
BOOM! Brownie lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cubbedge . Cubbedge tries to recover but Brownie is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cubbedge lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 2835 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 333 p4p, 446 weight class). Orion has chosen Iron Maiden - Hallowed be thy name as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion misses with some punches.
Savage is looking for a takedown.
Savage is looking for a takedown.
Savage has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Man Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Savage has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orion regains guard immediately.
Orion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Savage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage tries for a takedown but Orion manages to get underhooks.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savage manages to end up in side control.
Orion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Savage.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Orion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Orion striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savage's best efforts.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Savage throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is nestled in close to Orion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage blocks the strikes from Orion.
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. Savage connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Savage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Ground and pound from Savage.
Orion is rocked!
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Savage 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.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Orion's head.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Orion's hands, connecting with Orion's forehead.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Savage working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage scores with a big shot! Orion's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Orion! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
Macho Man Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Holey (ranked 3722 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 159 p4p, 180 weight class). Sepulveda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lady Gaga - Alejandro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda keeps the fight on the outside.
Sepulveda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sepulveda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holey wants to clinch.
Holey fails to land the takedown.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Holey shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda checks a leg kick.
Sepulveda lands a head shot.
 It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Holey looks to clinch
and Sepulveda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holey thinking.
Holey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sepulveda slips a jab from Holey.
Sepulveda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
Holey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sepulveda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sepulveda is stalling in the full guard.
Sepulveda preventing the sweep.
Sepulveda controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sepulveda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sepulveda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holey wants to stand but Sepulveda is controlling the position.
Sepulveda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sepulveda lands with a shot to the body.
Holey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sepulveda circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepulveda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Sepulveda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Holey is rocked!
Sepulveda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Holey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holey trying to remain calm as Sepulveda controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sepulveda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.
Holey shoots in but Sepulveda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey has his takedown stuffed
and Sepulveda counters with a body kick.
Holey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sepulveda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sepulveda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holey working a defensive guard here.
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.
Sepulveda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sepulveda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sepulveda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holey's half guard.
Sepulveda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holey defends it well.
Sepulveda controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey tries to roll over but Sepulveda keeps him under control.
Alejandro Sepulveda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sepulveda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sepulveda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sepulveda working for a submission but Holey is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sepulveda working for a submission but Holey is keeping him at bay.
Holey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sepulveda.
Holey tries to reverse the position but Sepulveda maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepulveda working for a submission but Holey is keeping him at bay.
Holey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Holey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sepulveda shoots in and bounces Holey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holey working a defensive guard here.
Sepulveda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sepulveda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holey screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sepulveda! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alejandro Sepulveda!
During a confident post fight interview, Alejandro Sepulveda 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 John Lawrence (ranked 1300 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Razmig Grigorian (ranked 167 p4p, 249 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lawrence might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Surrender. Grigorian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. 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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grigorian defending against the ground and pound.
Lawrence looks up at the clock and then as Grigorian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lawrence smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grigorian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lawrence has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grigorian some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grigorian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grigorian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lawrence.
Grigorian defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lawrence's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lawrence tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Lawrence 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grigorian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lawrence.
Grigorian is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence is putting a hurting on Grigorian here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grigorian sneaks back into half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Grigorian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grigorian is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence is nestled in close to Grigorian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grigorian is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grigorian wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigorian keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grigorian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence is pressing down on Grigorian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grigorian is holding on for now.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawrence working over Grigorian with some ground and pound. Grigorian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Lawrence seems content to control.
Lawrence working Grigorian over with strikes.
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigorian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grigorian pushes Lawrence off looking to stand but Lawrence dives back in and keeps control.
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigorian's head.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Lawrence is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian walks into a jab.
Grigorian sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Lawrence throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grigorian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range.
A nice side step and Grigorian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence misses with a body punch
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
Grigorian tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Lawrence sizes up Grigorian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigorian tries to sprawl but Lawrence drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grigorian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lawrence keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence is looking to control Grigorian's arms but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawrence has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Grigorian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian pushes Lawrence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grigorian can't fight it off and eventually Lawrence manages to take the fight to the floor. Grigorian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grigorian has his feet on Lawrence's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence is rocked!
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Grigorian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lawrence! He's just covering up as Grigorian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 850 p4p, 914 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 44 p4p, 45 weight class). Gro Ulfimph's entrance music is Hired Gun. A fine choice. McCain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anywhere I Go. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John McCain has been cut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for McCain.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot to the body.
A jab from McCain misses.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCain.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at McCain's knee but McCain avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but McCain manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but McCain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain connects with a body shot.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Gro Ulfimph's knee but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
McCain tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
As McCain backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCain throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from McCain misses
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCain.
McCain blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
McCain thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McCain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCain is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gro Ulfimph has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCain to stand back up!
McCain is rocked!
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
McCain throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a huge left! McCain is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gro Ulfimph isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCain from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gro Ulfimph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Badmean (ranked 910 p4p, 484 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 114 p4p, 68 weight class). Badmean's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Are You Gonna Be My Girl. 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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279
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260
9 - 5 - 1 |
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Badmean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmean misses the shot to the body.
Badmean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut.
Philips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badmean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badmean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Badmean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Philips scores with a kick to the midsection.
Badmean is breathing heavily.
Philips scores with a hook to the body. Badmean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Philips.
Philips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badmean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Philips throws a jab when Badmean was well out of range.
Badmean quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Badmean circles away.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Philips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badmean counters with a big head kick but Philips shrugs it off.
Philips digs a good hook to Badmean's body.
Badmean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philips throws out the jab.
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Philips.
Badmean slows down the pace here.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Philips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmean has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
A short body shot lands from Philips as the two fighters clinch.
Philips lands a nice knee to the body.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Philips pushes Badmean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Badmean avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Badmean's defenses.
Terry Badmean's cut is getting worse.
Philips working Badmean over with knees to the body.
Badmean letting Philips take a breather here.
Philips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Badmean won't want to take too many of those.
Philips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Philips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Badmean in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Badmean prevents a body shot from Philips.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Badmean in his tracks for a moment.
Philips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Philips is pushing Badmean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Badmean blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips pressing his opponent against the cage.
Badmean pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips tries a knee to the head but Badmean blocks it.
Philips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Terry Badmean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Badmean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badmean avoids it.
Badmean dodges an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips prevents a body shot from Badmean.
Badmean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Philips moves into the clinch.
Badmean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Philips stalling in the clinch but Badmean improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands a nice elbow.
Badmean pushes off an throws an elbow but Philips leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Badmean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Philips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Badmean takes a shot to the head.
Badmean tries a knee to the head but Philips blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Philips.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Badmean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Terry Badmean's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Badmean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Philips avoids it.
Philips lands an elbow just above Badmean 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terry Badmean's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
After winning the bout, Radio Philips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Terry Badmean had this to say: 'Hey I'm not as mean as my name suggests. Congrats on your win champ, I think I'll stick to writing event previews!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 1449 p4p, 887 weight class) and Yohan Francis (ranked 176 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yohan Francis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch.
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Francis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Francis.
Dee throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Dee misses with a few strikes there.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Francis's sensitive parts.
Donk. Dee catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Francis throws out the jab.
Dee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Francis, as that shot connected.
Francis misses with a jab to the body
and Dee counters by moving into the clinch.
Dee prevents Francis from breaking the clinch.
Dee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Francis is defending well for now.
Dee misses with an elbow strike.
Francis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dee out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 191 p4p, 530 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 28 p4p, 68 weight class). Salvatore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reich mir die Hand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore wants to clinch.
Salvatore throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Salvatore rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Salvatore misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up over Salvatore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sitsongrit 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.
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sitsongrit should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salvatore has tightened it up now! Sitsongrit 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 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Enzo Salvatore misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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