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FARTMMA 115 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 7032 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 465 p4p, 384 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Bandini pushes Strdoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandini breaks the clinch.
Bandini throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Bandini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strdoza eats them both and turns towards Bandini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strdoza checks the leg kick.
Bandini misses with the combination.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bandini.
Bandini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Strdoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bandini throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strdoza pushes Bandini off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bandini decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza gets caught napping as Bandini dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandini distracts Strdoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bandini misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Bandini backing up. Bandini nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Strdoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Strdoza tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandini off to one side.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandini is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Bandini.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini with a nice calf kick.
Strdoza ducks right into an uppercut from Bandini.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandini gets a double leg takedown into Strdoza's guard.
Bandini gets to his feet - Strdoza follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandini misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandini.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandini misses the target.
Bandini shoots in looking for a takedown. Strdoza tries to sprawl out of it but Bandini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strdoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strdoza moves out of range as Bandini strikes.
Bandini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini gets to his feet - Strdoza follows without any prompting.
Bandini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strdoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandini keeps Strdoza at a distance using the push kick.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini with a hook.
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strdoza sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Strdoza takes one to the chin there.
Bandini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandini throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Bandini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Bandini misses the jab.
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Bandini shoots in and drives through. Strdoza sprawls well.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Bandini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandini.
Strdoza defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Bandini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Bandini is controlling the position.
Bandini wants to take the fight to the mat but Strdoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
Bandini pulls Strdoza into guard.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
Strdoza preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza wants to get up but he can't break Bandini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandini is looking for a triangle here but Strdoza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Strdoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Strdoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandini, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini tries to bench press Strdoza off him but Strdoza keeps the position.
Bandini manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strdoza to get the leverage.
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strdoza is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandini is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini wants to sweep here but Strdoza controlling him for the moment.
Bandini is looking to sweep but instead, Strdoza has passed into half guard.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bandini misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Bandini backing up. Bandini nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bandini misses with a hook.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Bandini misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandini closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.
Bandini pulls guard successfully.
Strdoza wanted to stand there but Bandini had control of the position.
Strdoza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Bandini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bandini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strdoza's head backwards.
Strdoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini wants to land a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini throws a low kick but Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Strdoza is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Strdoza's guard.
Bandini slips nicely into half guard.
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandini's back!
Bandini is trying to stand back up.
Strdoza working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini tries to roll but Strdoza sticks to his back.
Strdoza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bandini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Strdoza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bandini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strdoza stands up from mount. Strange move.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini lands an overhand right.
Bandini scores with a punch to the head.
Bandini misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandini misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini misses with a low kick.
Bandini misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandini throws a wild body kick that Strdoza sees coming a mile off.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Pong (ranked 3417 p4p, 2805 weight class) and Chief Tomahawk (ranked 391 p4p, 331 weight class). Chief Tomahawk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Pong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomahawk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pong tries to break the clinch but Tomahawk is controlling the position.
Tomahawk lands an elbow that stopped Pong in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tomahawk.
Tomahawk stalling the fight.
Pong tries a body shot but Tomahawk blocks it.
Tomahawk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pong tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomahawk avoids the damage to the body.
Pong wants to break free but Tomahawk has control.
Pong takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomahawk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomahawk lands an elbow just above Pong 's eye.
 It looks like Von Pong has been cut.
Pong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomahawk is defending well for now.
Pong can't break the clinch.
Pong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomahawk lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pong takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Pong is rocked!
Pong blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Pong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomahawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tomahawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tomahawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomahawk has managed to clinch.
Tomahawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Pong blocks the elbow strike.
Pong blocks an elbow strike from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk throws an elbow but it misses.
Pong blocks an elbow strike from Tomahawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong avoids the elbow strike from Tomahawk, against the cage.
Pong blocks an elbow strike from Tomahawk.
Pong blocks an elbow strike from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomahawk avoids it.
Pong blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pong.
Tomahawk has Pong pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pong is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tomahawk - that's hurt Pong badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pong is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pong doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chief Tomahawk!
An out of breath Chief Tomahawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Way (ranked 2624 p4p, 2631 weight class) and Gino Trecozze (ranked 312 p4p, 315 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, No Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gino Trecozze!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Way does no damage.
Trecozze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trecozze wants to take a breather but Way is having none of it.
Way is trying to stand.
Way is defending against the submission attempts here by Trecozze.
Way is not content to let Trecozze control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trecozze throwing shots but Way is blocking nicely.
Way keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trecozze working the head and body with strikes.
Trecozze seems to be working for a kimura but Way defends the submission attempt.
Trecozze is looking for a kimura but Way is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trecozze to get the leverage.
Way keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trecozze is trying to work for a kimura but Way is defending well.
Trecozze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Way is just riding it out for now. Trecozze eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze throwing shots but Way is blocking nicely.
Trecozze is keen to just control but Way is a slippery customer.
Trecozze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Way taking some punishment here, with Trecozze in his half guard.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trecozze.
Way keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze stops Way from getting back to his feet.
Trecozze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trecozze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Way regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trecozze.
Trecozze looking to sit in guard and control but Way gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trecozze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trecozze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Way wants to control from the top but Trecozze keeps moving.
Trecozze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Way can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trecozze throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Way postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Way engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trecozze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trecozze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Way defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Trecozze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Way tries to sprawl but Trecozze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trecozze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Way's head.
Trecozze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trecozze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trecozze lands a nice short elbow.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Trecozze is looking for a kimura but Way is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trecozze to get the leverage.
Trecozze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trecozze seems to be working for a kimura but Way defends the submission attempt.
Trecozze is stalling here. Way is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trecozze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Way has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trecozze strikes from the bottom but Way takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Way avoids the attempt from Trecozze to control.
Way sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trecozze wants to hold on but Way pushes him away.
Trecozze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trecozze landing a few short strikes.
Trecozze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trecozze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way content to control rather than advance.
Trecozze flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Way controlling the action here.
Way blocks the strikes from Trecozze.
Trecozze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.
Trecozze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Way is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Way trying to control from half guard but Trecozze is working away.
Way wants to stand up but Trecozze has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trecozze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Way is trying to defend but Trecozze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Way defending well though.
Gino Trecozze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trecozze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trecozze misses with a head shot. Way uses the momentum to regain guard.
Trecozze throws a big elbow that misses.
Trecozze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trecozze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Way preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trecozze with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gino Trecozze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Way fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trecozze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trecozze wants to clinch.
Trecozze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Way.
Trecozze gets a double leg takedown into Way's guard.
Trecozze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Way manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trecozze has Way in his guard.
Trecozze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Way can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trecozze is looking for a triangle here but Way uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Way cracks Trecozze with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trecozze takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Way controlling the position from side mount.
Way wants to stand but Trecozze is controlling his arm.
Way stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sloppy strikes from Way. Those never looked like landing.
Trecozze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trecozze with the counter takedown but Way avoids it easily.
Trecozze gets a clinch.
Way wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trecozze has him pressed against the cage.
Way breaks the clinch.
Way tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trecozze was well out of range. Poor timing from Way.
Way goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trecozze shoots in and drives through. Way sprawls well.
Trecozze shoots in and gets a takedown into Way's guard.
Trecozze throwing strikes from guard but Way blocks nicely.
Trecozze throwing strikes from guard but Way blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trecozze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Way seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trecozze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trecozze lands a couple of digs.
Way keeping moving, preventing Trecozze from controlling successfully.
Way utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Way preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Way wants to get back to his feet but Trecozze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
No Way has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trecozze connects with a couple of short punches.
Way is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trecozze presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gino Trecozze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trecozze tries to score a body lock takedown but Way shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Way tries to break free but Trecozze pushes him back against the cage.
Trecozze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trecozze goes for a takedown attempt but Way pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No Way has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Trecozze.
Trecozze tries to move into range but Way moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trecozze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Way is refusing to be controlled, as Trecozze sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
No Way showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trecozze 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Trecozze!
In his post fight interview, Gino Trecozze gave a big smile as he said 'Yes guys!
Thanks Skull for this incredible fight.
Most of all I want to say thank you to all my supporters! I promise you the belt!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert River (ranked 2176 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Gabriel Gracie (ranked 230 p4p, 220 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. River lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
River is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, River seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River prevents Gracie from improving his position.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
River is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River 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.
Gracie seems keen to control River's posture.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to control the position but River says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
River 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but River postures up.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Gracie trying to hold on to River's head to control him but River postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
River postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert River dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
River slips under a jab from Gracie.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River misses with a low kick.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
River avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as River shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
River working some strikes from top position.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Gracie!
After the big win, Gabriel Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 1688 p4p, 2236 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 191 p4p, 237 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre instigates a clinch.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dacre wants to clinch
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gavin misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dacre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Dacre scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dacre fails to land.
Gavin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dacre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dacre.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dacre throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Dacre's head but Dacre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacre tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gavin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dacre.
Gavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Dacre. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dacre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dacre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Dacre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
A punch lands to the side of Dacre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dacre slips a straight right by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Dacre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dacre.
Dacre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dacre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dacre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Dacre ducks down to avoid it.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dacre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dacre tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Dacre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gavin works the jab nicely.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Dacre darts in looking for a takedown but Gavin gets double underhooks and turns Dacre into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Gavin misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dacre shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Dacre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dacre fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dacre.
Gavin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dacre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dacre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Dacre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Dacre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Dacre's body. Dacre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin lands with a nice body punch.
Dacre tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Dacre fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacre tries to clinch there but Gavin circles away.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dacre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips a jab from Dacre.
Gavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Dacre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dacre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacre throws out the jab.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Claude Dacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin throws a hook but Dacre blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dacre.
Dacre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dacre has his takedown stuffed
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses
and Dacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Dacre's shoulder, as Dacre tries to avoid the shot.
Dacre with a hook.
Dacre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Dacre swinging wildly here.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Dacre tries to clinch up
and Gavin counters with a one-two to the body.
Dacre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacre with a nice cross.
Dacre darts in looking for a takedown but Gavin gets double underhooks and turns Dacre into the cage.
It looked like Gavin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dacre.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.
Dacre forces Gavin back against the cage and clinches.
Gavin is looking to break free of the clinch but Dacre has double underhooks.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dacre throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Dacre shoots and misses
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Dacre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gavin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dacre prevents Gavin from escaping the position.
Dacre is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dacre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet.
Dacre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gavin is pushing Dacre's head away, looking to escape. Dacre manages to hold on to the position though.
Dacre working the ground and pound from side control.
Gavin is pushing Dacre's head away, looking to escape. Dacre manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gavin keeps working.
Gavin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gavin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dacre shoots in for a double leg but Gavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dacre slips a straight right by Gavin.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dacre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gavin's head.
Dacre slips under a jab from Gavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre closes the distance and pushes Gavin back into the cage.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin throws a jab when Dacre was well out of range.
Dacre clobbers Gavin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin misses with a left hand
and Dacre counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin tests Dacre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Dacre misses.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Dacre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
Dacre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gavin pinned against the cage. Gavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dacre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dacre tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacre tries to clinch but Gavin moves away
and Gavin counters with a left to the body.
Gavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacre throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claude Dacre.
I think Gavin 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
A relieved looking Tommy Gavin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Claude Dacre stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 1950 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Sam Rinaldi (ranked 237 p4p, 297 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. Sam Rinaldi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Rinaldi has his takedown stuffed
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinaldi shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Rinaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
 It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rinaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Sam Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
That has opened up Sam Rinaldi's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox sends Rinaldi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Rinaldi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Rinaldi is rocked!
The cut above Sam Rinaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Rinaldi is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knox's half guard.
Rinaldi seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rinaldi in particular looking to stall.
Knox wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rinaldi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rinaldi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi landing some decent shots from guard.
Rinaldi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rinaldi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rinaldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Rinaldi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rinaldi throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Rinaldi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rinaldi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Rinaldi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rinaldi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Rinaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Rinaldi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rinaldi postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rinaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rinaldi controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox won't allow Rinaldi to sweep him here.
Rinaldi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Rinaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
Rinaldi looking for subs off his back but Knox has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rinaldi tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox is taking a breather. Rinaldi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rinaldi trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Knox.
Rinaldi clinches.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rinaldi looking for a takedown.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a right and a left that Rinaldi avoids nicely.
Rinaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rinaldi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rinaldi shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Rinaldi saw that one coming.
Rinaldi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox has his hands on Rinaldi's head, controlling the position.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Rinaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rinaldi tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinaldi shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Rinaldi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rinaldi off to one side.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Rinaldi's defenses.
Rinaldi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rinaldi won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pulling down on Rinaldi's head to control his posture.
Knox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox stays in close to Rinaldi's body and controls the position.
Rinaldi wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam Rinaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Rinaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rinaldi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rinaldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox 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.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Rinaldi slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rinaldi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi landing with the ground and pound.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rinaldi throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rinaldi's guard. Nice move by Knox!
Rinaldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rinaldi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Rinaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rinaldi, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kappa Knox.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
Our winner, Kappa Knox, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Renerye Sale Anderson (ranked 2075 p4p, 1053 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 251 p4p, 138 weight class). Edmonds is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renerye Sale Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to move into range but Edmonds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Edmonds 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Turturro (ranked 1934 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 39 p4p, 52 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umberto Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro drags the fight down to the ground.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro controlling Machado's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Turturro.
Turturro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turturro wants it to stay on the feet.
Umberto Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turturro is looking to get back to is feet but Machado passes into side control.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machado 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.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro stalling.
Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control!
Turturro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machado tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machado wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Turturro moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Turturro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado tries for a takedown but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Turturro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turturro's waist but Turturro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Umberto Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro gets a takedown into half guard.
Machado is in trouble now - Turturro has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Machado is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Umberto Turturro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Machado wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machado wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machado is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machado tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machado is surviving well by controlling Turturro's body position as best he can.
Machado holds on, trying desperately to control.
Turturro prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
Machado wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Machado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Turturro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turturro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turturro lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado trying to control the position.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turturro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turturro!
Machado sneaks back into half guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
Machado is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Machado can't break the clinch.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Turturro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Turturro lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turturro pinned against the cage. Turturro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turturro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umberto Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Turturro rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro gets a clinch.
Turturro breaks the clinch.
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro passes to full mount!
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Umberto Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turturro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Turturro!
Umberto Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 713 p4p, 787 weight class) and Furnum Pullum (ranked 15 p4p, 30 weight class). Furnum Pullum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mumu misses with a hook
and Pullum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pullum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pullum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mumu on his heels. He'll look to pass Mumu's guard now, I'm sure.
Pullum prevents Mumu from getting back to his feet.
Mumu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pullum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Pullum misses.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pullum lands with a right hand.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu jabs Pullum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pullum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum misses with a double jab
and Mumu counters with a series of strikes. Pullum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pullum! But no joy.
Pullum tries to clinch
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum misses with an uppercut
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Pullum misses the target.
Mumu stuns Pullum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pullum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mumu lands a big head kick that sends Pullum tumbling to the mat! Mumu takes a step backwards and waves Pullum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pullum is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullum circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mumu. Pullum falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mumu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
Our winner, Alborz Mumu, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 301 p4p, 997 weight class) and Jalen Mortimer (ranked 39 p4p, 129 weight class). Bronco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . 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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jalen Mortimer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Mortimer.
Bronco tries to counter with a takedown but Mortimer is quick to defend against it.
Mortimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronco moves out of range as Mortimer strikes.
Bronco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mortimer misses with a left hand
and Bronco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronco throws the left hand but Mortimer avoids the punch easily.
Bronco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Bronco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronco. Bronco gets slowly back to his feet.
Mortimer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Mortimer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mortimer.
Bronco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mortimer throws out a loose jab but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mortimer misses with a few strikes there.
Bronco tries to counter with a takedown but Mortimer is quick to defend against it.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortimer throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mortimer throws an off balance right hand
and Bronco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bronco being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mortimer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donk. Mortimer catches Bronco right on the button with a cross.
Bronco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mortimer does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mortimer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mortimer sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer misses with a wild body shot.
Bronco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mortimer throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bronco is pressing down on Mortimer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mortimer is holding on for now.
Mortimer wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
Mortimer tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.
Mortimer is controlling Bronco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mortimer trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer moves into full guard.
Bronco trying to control but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Mortimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronco manages to get himself to full guard.
Bronco controls Mortimer momentarily but Mortimer frees himself.
Mortimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortimer controlling from the top position.
Mortimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalen Mortimer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mortimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mortimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronco moves away.
Bronco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mortimer.
Mortimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronco checks it well.
Bronco tries to counter by clinching up but Mortimer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mortimer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronco feinted with a counter takedown.
Jalen Mortimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Mortimer throws out a counter right but Bronco avoids it with no problem.
Mortimer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco.
Bronco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mortimer.
Mortimer throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mortimer staying out of range there.
Mortimer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bronco in his tracks.
Bronco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mortimer dips to his left and cracks Bronco with an uppercut!
Mortimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortimer misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer misses with a jab to the body
and Bronco moves into the clinch.
Mortimer is trying to break the clinch but Bronco is controlling him.
Mortimer is trying to force a seperation but Bronco has the dominant position.
Bronco jumps guard but Mortimer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bronco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mortimer prevents it.
Bronco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mortimer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortimer wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronco won't allow it.
Mortimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalen Mortimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mortimer prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Mortimer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mortimer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bronco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronco, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortimer 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.
Mortimer wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Bronco has an active guard here but Mortimer has managed to pass into half guard.
Bronco is looking to improve his position.
Bronco is working hard here to advance position.
Bronco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mortimer wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Bronco working for a triangle but Mortimer defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mortimer being controlled here momentarily.
Mortimer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bronco is looking for a triangle here but Mortimer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortimer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalen Mortimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mortimer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bronco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mortimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer tries to circle away but Bronco has him pinned against the cage.
Mortimer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Mortimer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortimer is trying to keep Bronco in close.
Mortimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there.
Bronco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mortimer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mortimer controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
Mortimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortimer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Mortimer.
A head kick by Mortimer misses
and Bronco counters by moving into the clinch.
Bronco prevents Mortimer from breaking the clinch.
Bronco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mortimer can't fight it off and eventually Bronco manages to take the fight to the floor. Mortimer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronco tries to free his leg and advance position but Mortimer is retaining full guard.
Mortimer working a defensive guard but Bronco passes into half guard.
Mortimer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bronco slips nicely into half guard.
Bronco trying to mount his opponent but Mortimer defends it.
Mortimer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mortimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mortimer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mortimer, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco passes Mortimer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronco trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mortimer wants to get back to full guard.
Mortimer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bronco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bronco's back!
Mortimer avoiding Bronco 's attempts to control his hands.
Bronco can't escape the position.
Mortimer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bronco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortimer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronco is defending well though. Mortimer let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mortimer 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalen Mortimer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jalen Mortimer waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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