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RRFC Fight Night 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ferreira Azevedo (ranked 3725 p4p, 4453 weight class) and Kevin Dunkan (ranked 165 p4p, 186 weight class). Ferreira Azevedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Dunkan's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferreira Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dunkan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo was covering up waiting for the punch and Dunkan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dunkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Dunkan defends easily.
Dunkan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunkan wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunkan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunkan's guard.
Dunkan looking to control.
Azevedo is stalling in the full guard.
Dunkan keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Dunkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dunkan 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.
Dunkan pulls Azevedo in close to his closed guard and prevents Azevedo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dunkan is trying to keep Azevedo in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunkan keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azevedo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dunkan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo 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.
Dunkan throws a strike but Azevedo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Azevedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azevedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dunkan is trying to keep Azevedo in close.
Dunkan controlling Azevedo's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunkan is trying to hold Azevedo in close to prevent damage but Azevedo has managed to pass into half guard.
Dunkan is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Azevedo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunkan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Dunkan 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.
Azevedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunkan is fending him off so far but Azevedo persists. Nope, Dunkan circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dunkan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dunkan trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Dunkan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunkan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Dunkan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkan is stalling in the full guard.
Dunkan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Azevedo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dunkan manages to get his head free but now Azevedo has transitioned to an armbar! Dunkan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Azevedo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferreira Azevedo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Totters (ranked 6685 p4p, 4595 weight class) and Joeseph Sanford (ranked 614 p4p, 540 weight class). Totters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 4 6 8. Sanford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. House of Zef kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joeseph Sanford will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Totters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeseph Sanford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Totters is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Totters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanford was covering up waiting for the punch and Totters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Totters throws a big right hand that misses.
Totters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totters scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanford trying to keep a closed guard but Totters is proving a slippery customer.
Sanford is looking for a triangle but Totters pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totters landing some decent shots from guard.
Totters wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Sanford looking for a triangle here. Totters is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Totters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joeseph Sanford!
Joeseph Sanford took some time post fight to say the following; 'Future Champ gets another win. Can't wait to get back in and prove myself more.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 5097 p4p, 4247 weight class) and Travis Ostlund (ranked 447 p4p, 408 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Ostlund !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostlund drives through with a takedown into guard.
Othrguy working a defensive guard here.
Othrguy wants to sweep here but Ostlund controlling him for the moment.
Ostlund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ostlund 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.
Othrguy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ostlund manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othrguy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ostlund stopping the sweep attempt from Othrguy.
Ostlund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ostlund 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Othrguy looking to control.
Othrguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostlund is looking to pass into half guard but Othrguy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Othrguy is in guard.
Ostlund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy trying to control but Ostlund is working from the bottom.
Ostlund keeping full guard, as Othrguy tries to pass.
Ostlund scores with a nice shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ostlund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Othrguy throwing strikes from guard but Ostlund blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Othrguy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ostlund is proving hard to escape from.
Ostlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ostlund is pulling down on Othrguy's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Othrguy.
Ostlund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ostlund dives in for a single leg takedown but Othrguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ostlund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Othrguy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Othrguy.
Urwifs Othrguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Ostlund has picked Othrguy up - he's going for a ride! Ostlund dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Othrguy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ostlund throws an elbow that misses. Othrguy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ostlund 's guard. Nice move by Othrguy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ostlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Othrguy wants to pass the guard but Ostlund is keeping the position.
Ostlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Othrguy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Othrguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Othrguy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Othrguy is pushing down on Ostlund 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ostlund is fighting to maintain full guard but Othrguy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostlund keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urwifs Othrguy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Othrguy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ostlund on the side of the head.
Travis Ostlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Othrguy enables Ostlund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Othrguy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Othrguy controls Ostlund momentarily but Ostlund frees himself.
Ostlund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Othrguy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ostlund can't keep his opponent in guard - Othrguy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy seems to be looking for submissions.
Ostlund tries to roll over but Othrguy keeps him under control.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but Ostlund defending well.
Ostlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Ostlund looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ostlund is looking to control Othrguy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ostlund avoid being mounted?
Ostlund gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Othrguy forces his way into half guard.
Othrguy is keen to just control but Ostlund is a slippery customer.
Urwifs Othrguy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Othrguy is pressing down on Ostlund 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ostlund is holding on for now.
Othrguy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Othrguy slips a nice elbow through Ostlund 's hands, connecting with Ostlund 's forehead.
Othrguy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ostlund 's head.
Ostlund gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund working for a triangle but Othrguy defends it easily.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Othrguy wants to control from the top but Ostlund keeps moving.
Othrguy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ostlund is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ostlund has escaped and now he's on top!
Othrguy wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Othrguy pulls Ostlund in close to his closed guard and prevents Ostlund from doing any damage or advancing position.
Othrguy working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ostlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ostlund slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urwifs Othrguy 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. This is the final round!
Ostlund darts in trying to clinch
and Othrguy counters with a single leg into guard. Ostlund didn't expect that.
Ostlund is trying to control the position but Othrguy postures up.
Othrguy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostlund is keeping the position for now.
Ostlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ostlund controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostlund stands and throws Othrguy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Othrguy is not content to let Ostlund control the position.
Othrguy struggling a bit here.
Ostlund trying to control the action but Othrguy is working from the bottom.
Ostlund taking a breather here.
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.
Ostlund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostlund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Othrguy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Urwifs Othrguy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Othrguy trying to remain calm as Ostlund controls from the top position.
Othrguy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ostlund .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy is looking for a sweep.
Ostlund trying to control the position but Othrguy is working away.
Othrguy tries to buck Ostlund off but Ostlund is having none of it.
Othrguy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Othrguy is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostlund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ostlund manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ostlund lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Othrguy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostlund keeping moving, preventing Othrguy from controlling successfully.
Ostlund wants to stand but Othrguy is controlling the position.
Othrguy wants to pass the guard but Ostlund is keeping the position.
Othrguy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Othrguy looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Othrguy wants to control from the top but Ostlund keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Ostlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Othrguy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Urwifs Othrguy!
Post fight, Urwifs Othrguy stared into the camera and said 'I decided before this fight win or lose to announce I'll be retiring. I've got two more fights on contract when I've fulfilled my contact it's over for me. Thanks to everyone.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angular (ranked 2401 p4p, 3366 weight class) and Dexter Warren (ranked 253 p4p, 343 weight class). Kurt Angular has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Warren!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angular keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warren throws a hook but Angular blocks it.
Angular tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angular.
Warren sneaks out the side door and pushes Angular away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Warren misses with the combination.
Angular ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angular changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angular scores with a takedown into Warren's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angular scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angular throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angular wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angular. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angular throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angular's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angular throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angular 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.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses.
Angular stands up from Warren's guard - Angular perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Warren enables Angular to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Warren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angular lands a couple of elbows.
Angular is in close to Warren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Angular scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warren wants to get back to his feet but Angular is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angular throwing strikes but missing.
Angular scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Angular keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warren's head.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angular could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Angular is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Angular connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angular trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angular scoring with some ground and pound.
Angular loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angular connects with a couple of short punches.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
Angular throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angular landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angular dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angular shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angular showed some decent athleticism there.
Angular missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angular misses with a head shot. Warren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular working some strikes from top position.
Angular is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Angular working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angular accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angular missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angular trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Angular throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angular postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Warren's brow.
Angular landing with the ground and pound.
Angular working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warren's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Angular lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Angular 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.
Kurt Angular overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren has momentary wrist control but Angular slips an elbow through the middle.
Angular postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angular.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular distracts Warren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Angular wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Angular lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angular accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angular lands a couple of digs.
Angular throws a big right hand that misses.
Angular passes Warren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Angular landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Warren has hold of Angular's hands but Angular slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Angular lands strikes from half guard.
Warren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Warren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Warren is rocked!
Angular lands a big elbow - Warren is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Angular!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Angular!
Kurt Angular 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 Johnny Santos (ranked 1157 p4p, 4768 weight class) and Juares Dea (ranked 167 p4p, 511 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Johnny Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juares Dea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dea somewhat.
Dea with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dea down! Santos is looking to finish but Dea is intelligently defending himself.
Dea is rocked!
Dea controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dea keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dea is retaining full guard.
Santos is pushing down on Dea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dea is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dea is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Santos!
A relieved looking Johnny Santos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Juares Dea had this to say: 'Mentally, I'm feeling more like myself again.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Barlow (ranked 3013 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 394 p4p, 391 weight class). Ken Barlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Barlow ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels throws a body punch but Barlow moves out of range.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels jabs Barlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Ken Barlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Barlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barlow jumps guard and drags Michaels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Barlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Barlow won't let him.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
Barlow landing with the ground and pound.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barlow advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
Barlow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barlow misses with the ground and pound.
Barlow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Michaels to his feet.
Barlow tries to clinch up
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Barlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Barlow. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barlow misses with a head kick.
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michaels, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michaels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barlow.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Barlow is breathing heavily.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a big left hand that crumples Barlow! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
Our winner, Shawn Michaels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 1333 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Willem Korsemann (ranked 191 p4p, 206 weight class). Willem Korsemann has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Korsemann!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem misses with a series of wild punches.
Raheem throws a combination that misses
enabling Korsemann to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korsemann. That's going to slow Raheem down.
Korsemann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korsemann works the jab nicely.
Raheem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Korsemann tries a head kick but it misses.
Raheem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korsemann counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Raheem. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Raheem does no damage.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korsemann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Korsemann lands a big head kick that sends Raheem tumbling to the mat! Korsemann takes a step backwards and waves Raheem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Raheem is rocked!
Korsemann lands a brutal head kick. Raheem looks out on his feet and Korsemann throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Willem Korsemann!
Our winner, Willem Korsemann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 1078 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 166 p4p, 335 weight class). Chomsli's entrance music is Tapout. A fine choice. Lukas Chomsli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
170
10 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berwick.
As Chomsli backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Chomsli manages to avoid it all.
Chomsli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berwick did well to prevent Chomsli getting side control.
Berwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomsli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chomsli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berwick is in trouble now - Chomsli has advanced to mount!
Berwick is looking to improve his position but Chomsli isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsli with a couple of short strikes.
Berwick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chomsli working for a submission but Berwick is keeping him at bay.
Berwick is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli is landing with some decent strikes but Berwick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berwick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chomsli just content to control the position.
Berwick is looking for a sweep.
Chomsli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Berwick is looking to get to half guard.
Berwick is squirming around, avoiding Chomsli's attempts to control the action.
Berwick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Chomsli there.
Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chomsli drops an elbow to the side of Berwick's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chomsli is looking to advance position but Berwick won't allow it.
Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
Chomsli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berwick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli tries to pass to full mount but Berwick defends it.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chomsli lands with a punch from half guard.
Chomsli tries to pass to full mount but Berwick defends it.
Berwick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berwick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.
Berwick taking some punishment here, with Chomsli in his half guard.
Chomsli lands with a punch from half guard.
Chomsli wants to control but Berwick is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Chomsli.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chomsli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berwick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berwick actively working from the bottom here.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.
Chomsli slips a nice elbow through Berwick's hands, connecting with Berwick's forehead.
Berwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berwick actively working from the bottom here.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli working over Berwick with some ground and pound. Berwick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.
Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chomsli lands with a hook. Berwick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chomsli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berwick leaves Chomsli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berwick swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Berwick as Chomsli shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomsli moves to clinch but Berwick breaks away
letting Berwick counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli tries for a takedown but Berwick circles away easily
and Berwick counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Lukas Chomsli has been cut.
Chomsli misses with an uppercut
and Berwick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chomsli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berwick.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chomsli has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot lands for Chomsli.
Chomsli misses with a hook
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chomsli shoots in for a takedown but Berwick shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chomsli shoots in and bounces Berwick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berwick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chomsli is aware though and is defending well.
Berwick 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.
Chomsli 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.
Chomsli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berwick's guard.
Lukas Chomsli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsli working Berwick over with strikes.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chomsli in particular looking to stall.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
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. Chomsli connects with a nice short shot to Berwick's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chomsli seems to be looking for submissions.
Berwick actively working from the bottom here.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Berwick is breathing heavily.
Chomsli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berwick defends it well.
Chomsli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berwick can do to turn this around?
Berwick is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Berwick actively working from the bottom here.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsli lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli controlling the action here.
Chomsli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chomsli wants to control but Berwick is keeping him busy.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berwick is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Berwick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berwick has his foot on Chomsli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsli works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Berwick keeps moving.
Chomsli pushes down on Berwick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chomsli is trying to control the action in half guard but Berwick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lukas Chomsli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chomsli feints and as Berwick raises his hands in defense, Chomsli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berwick looking for a triangle here. Chomsli is fighting it but it looks tight! Berwick pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chomsli is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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