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CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 5976 p4p, 24185 weight class) and Dimitri Ivanov (ranked 617 p4p, 712 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Ivanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valentine was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valentine 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.
Valentine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ivanov has passed into half guard!
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Valentine is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Valentine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ivanov tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Ivanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valentine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov unloading with bombs!
Ivanov looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ivanov prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Ivanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valentine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Ivanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valentine taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Ivanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Valentine keeping hold of Ivanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Valentine is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Valentine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentine tries to get out of the position.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanov 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! Valentine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimitri Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Zambrano (ranked 5942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adisa Olawale (ranked 572 p4p, 0 weight class). Olawale has chosen Killmonger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Olawale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano misses with a body shot.
Zambrano sets himself, and Olawale steps forward looking for the clinch! Zambrano avoids it this time.
Zambrano pushes Olawale away with a front kick.
Zambrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olawale.
Olawale walks into a left hand.
Zambrano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olawale doesn't seem bothered though.
Olawale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zambrano. Zambrano obviously looking to wear him down.
Olawale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zambrano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olawale tries to clinch up.
Zambrano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano pushes Olawale up against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olawale backwards.
Olawale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olawale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olawale is looking to control Zambrano's arms but Zambrano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olawale has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Olawale.
Olawale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Zambrano.
Zambrano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zambrano.
Olawale looks winded!
A short right from Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olawale.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zambrano gets through Olawale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano pulls guard.
Olawale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zambrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olawale on the ground.
Zambrano looking to control.
Olawale won't allow Zambrano to sweep him here.
Zambrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olawale defends well.
Olawale preventing the sweep.
Zambrano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Olawale doesn't defend quickly enough and Zambrano has managed to lock this one up! Can Olawale escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zambrano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
In defeat, Adisa Olawale stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll get back soon and prove to all of you and my Nigerian brothers that I am the best.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Altus Van Der Merwe (ranked 4046 p4p, 4834 weight class) and Christopher Nibbs (ranked 477 p4p, 525 weight class). Christopher Nibbs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Altus Van Der Merwe's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Altus Van Der Merwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Nibbs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Merwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Merwe throws a hook to the side of Nibbs's head but Nibbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nibbs 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.
Nibbs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Merwe checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Merwe.
Nibbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Merwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nibbs.
Van Der Merwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Nibbs misses.
Nice straight punches there by Van Der Merwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Der Merwe.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Merwe.
Nibbs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Merwe on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Merwe's guard now, I'm sure.
Nibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nibbs is posturing up here but Van Der Merwe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nibbs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nibbs has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Der Merwe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altus Van Der Merwe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky LaFleur (ranked 3621 p4p, 5210 weight class) and Noah Johnson (ranked 476 p4p, 588 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tyron Woodley . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaFleur is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on LaFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson .
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LaFleur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaFleur throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFleur is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
LaFleur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from LaFleur misses.
LaFleur tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
LaFleur closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and LaFleur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson .
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease.
LaFleur avoids the body shot from Johnson .
Johnson swings for the body but LaFleur moves out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaFleur rather than just go for the knockout.
LaFleur throws a big shot that misses.
LaFleur misses with a wild combination.
LaFleur misses with a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 LaFleur is rocked!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFleur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
LaFleur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh LaFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LaFleur seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleur connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson drops LaFleur with a straight right hand, right on the button! Johnson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Johnson !
A determined Noah Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohansson Buzacarini (ranked 3636 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Togoldor Artag (ranked 452 p4p, 531 weight class). Yohansson Buzacarini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yohansson Buzacarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Artag.
Artag fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buzacarini is out of range.
A slow jab from Buzacarini misses its intended target.
Artag is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yohansson Buzacarini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artag swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buzacarini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Artag defending well as Buzacarini loads up on a big left hand.
Buzacarini ducks under a wild hook from Artag.
Buzacarini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Buzacarini coming out on top.
Artag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Artag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buzacarini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buzacarini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buzacarini misses with a double jab.
Buzacarini jabs at Artag's body.
Buzacarini blocks a low kick nicely.
Buzacarini swings for the body but Artag moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzacarini.
Buzacarini throwing a counter right hand but Artag manages to avoid it.
Buzacarini blocks a leg kick.
Buzacarini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artag lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Yohansson Buzacarini has been cut.
Buzacarini connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzacarini misses with a left hand
and Artag counters with a nice leg kick.
Artag throws the kick towards the body but Buzacarini avoids it.
Buzacarini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Artag.
Artag on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buzacarini misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Artag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Buzacarini finds it's way through Artag's defenses.
Buzacarini avoids the body shot from Artag.
Artag throws a head kick but Buzacarini moves out of range.
Buzacarini misses with a left hand
and Artag counters with a good low kick that Buzacarini was not able to check.
Buzacarini scores with a jab. Artag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buzacarini avoids the body shot from Artag.
Buzacarini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buzacarini avoids a kick to the body.
Artag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buzacarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artag.
Buzacarini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Buzacarini. That snapped Artag's head back.
Artag moves out of range as Buzacarini strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzacarini cracks Artag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buzacarini lands a jab to the nose.
Buzacarini throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Artag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buzacarini misses the shot to the body.
Buzacarini throws a right and a left that Artag avoids nicely.
Buzacarini looks to throw the jab but Artag is out of range.
Artag throws a hook to the side of Buzacarini's head but Buzacarini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buzacarini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artag throws a leg kick which misses Buzacarini's front leg but catches the back leg as Buzacarini tries to avoid it.
Buzacarini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artag jabs Buzacarini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buzacarini's corner calls for a 1-2. Buzacarini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Artag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Artag avoids the body shot from Buzacarini.
Buzacarini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artag.
Buzacarini punishes Artag's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag throws a chopping leg kick but Buzacarini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Artag.
Artag misses the jab.
Buzacarini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buzacarini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artag gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Artag lands a body punch.
Buzacarini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buzacarini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artag walks away with a smile on his face. Buzacarini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Artag.
Artag throws a leg kick but Buzacarini checks it.
Buzacarini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buzacarini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buzacarini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buzacarini scores with a one two! Artag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Artag darts in and clinches Buzacarini up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buzacarini throws a punch but it's blocked by Artag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Artag.
A short left from Artag.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Artag.
Buzacarini tries to pull guard but Artag holds him up against the cage and eventually Buzacarini drops back down to his feet.
Buzacarini swings wildly with an uppercut but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzacarini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artag's elbow.
Buzacarini misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzacarini tries to pull guard but Artag forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yohansson Buzacarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artag breaks from the clinch.
Buzacarini lands a lovely overhand right.
Artag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzacarini scores with a jab. Artag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buzacarini misses with a left hand
and Artag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Artag tenderised Buzacarini's leg. Buzacarini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artag throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artag throws out a loose jab but Buzacarini uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yohansson Buzacarini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yohansson Buzacarini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buzacarini loads up on a big right hand but Artag slips the punch.
Buzacarini cracks a nice hook into Artag's ribs.
Artag throws a body shot but no joy.
Artag connects with a right hand. Buzacarini shakes it off.
Buzacarini cracks Artag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buzacarini lands a nice shot that snaps Artag's head back.
Artag moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buzacarini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Artag eats them both and turns towards Buzacarini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Artag misses with a hook to the body
and Artag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artag throws an off balance right hand
and Buzacarini counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Artag throws a head kick but Buzacarini moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Artag lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buzacarini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buzacarini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Artag.
An inside leg kick from Artag misses.
Nice straight punches there by Buzacarini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buzacarini.
Buzacarini lands a nice shot to the body.
Artag takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buzacarini thuds his right hand into Artag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzacarini throws a right hand that misses
and Artag counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buzacarini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Artag throws a head kick that misses.
Artag gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Artag fails to land.
Artag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artag breaks the clinch.
Artag moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Buzacarini misses.
Artag throws a head kick but Buzacarini moves out of range.
Buzacarini is looking to counter punch.
Buzacarini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Buzacarini does no damage.
Artag throws a lazy right hand but Buzacarini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buzacarini moves away from the strike by Artag.
Artag motions for Buzacarini to come forward. Artag throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artag tries to keep at a distance but Buzacarini has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Artag takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Artag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buzacarini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Artag smiles and moves away.
Buzacarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artag.
Artag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Artag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buzacarini lands with a cross.
Artag tried to score with a low kick but Buzacarini checks it.
Artag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artag slips a jab and a cross from Buzacarini.
Artag tries to land a front kick but Buzacarini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artag takes one to the chin there.
Artag lands with a cross.
Artag tries to clinch but Buzacarini is having none of it.
Buzacarini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Artag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buzacarini throws a body shot but no joy.
Artag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzacarini.
Artag throws a head kick but Buzacarini moves out of range.
Artag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buzacarini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artag manages to avoid it.
Buzacarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buzacarini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Artag moves out of range as Buzacarini strikes.
Buzacarini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artag.
A little jabbing left from Artag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buzacarini scores with a nice right hand.
Artag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buzacarini throws a hook to the side of Artag's head but Artag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buzacarini checks a low kick from Artag.
Buzacarini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artag.
Artag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Buzacarini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Artag.
Artag misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artag misses with a lunging right hand
and Buzacarini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artag misses with a left hand
and Buzacarini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buzacarini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artag was well out of range. Poor timing from Buzacarini.
Artag throws a low kick but Buzacarini moves out of range easily.
Artag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buzacarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artag throws a right hand that Buzacarini ducks under and follows up with a left that Buzacarini also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Buzacarini. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artag is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Artag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Artag throws a jab when Buzacarini was well out of range.
Artag throws a sloppy head kick and Buzacarini moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yohansson Buzacarini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yohansson Buzacarini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Artag scores with a shot to the body.
Artag throws the left hand but Buzacarini avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buzacarini checks a leg kick.
Artag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzacarini.
Buzacarini tries to keep at a distance but Artag has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buzacarini fails to land.
Artag trying to stall but Buzacarini improves his position.
Buzacarini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buzacarini misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yohansson Buzacarini is winning the standup battle so far.
Artag throws a leg kick but Buzacarini moved away.
Buzacarini drops his hands momentarily and Artag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buzacarini ducks under a wild hook from Artag.
Artag lands with an uppercut that bounces Buzacarini off the cage and back into range.
Buzacarini throws a right and a left that Artag avoids nicely.
As Buzacarini backs off Artag throws a huge counter combo but Buzacarini manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzacarini swings for the body but Artag moves out of range.
A jab from Buzacarini misses.
Buzacarini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buzacarini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artag.
Artag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buzacarini swings for the body but Artag moves out of range.
Buzacarini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artag pushes Buzacarini up against the cage in a clinch.
Buzacarini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artag stalling in the clinch.
Artag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buzacarini lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzacarini drags the fight down to the ground.
Buzacarini wants to sweep but no luck.
Buzacarini keeping moving, preventing Artag from controlling successfully.
Togoldor Artag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buzacarini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Artag has managed to get both his arms back between Buzacarini's legs - danger averted.
Buzacarini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buzacarini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Artag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artag stopping the sweep attempt from Buzacarini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artag advances position into side control!
Buzacarini is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzacarini sneaks back into half guard.
Artag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yohansson Buzacarini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Artag seems content to control.
Buzacarini is doing well to control the position and prevent Artag from advancing to side control.
Buzacarini trying to control here.
Artag is looking for a kimura but Buzacarini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Artag to get the leverage.
Buzacarini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artag.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buzacarini throws a big shot that misses.
Buzacarini with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buzacarini throws an overhand right that lands on Artag's shoulder, as Artag tries to avoid the shot.
Artag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Artag there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buzacarini misses with a hook. Artag ducked under it nicely.
Artag tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Togoldor Artag.
I think Buzacarini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yohansson Buzacarini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 2577 p4p, 3789 weight class) and Drew Barnes (ranked 290 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Hogan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Hogan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hogan to the mat. Hogan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Hogan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hogan.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Hogan wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Hogan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hogan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 1919 p4p, 2295 weight class) and Fernando Leyva (ranked 286 p4p, 332 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Leyva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leyva gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Leyva manages to retain guard.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dallas prevents Leyva from getting back to his feet.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Leyva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dallas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dallas wants a takedown.
Leyva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyva.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyva.
Dallas has his takedown stuffed
and Leyva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas cracks Leyva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
Dallas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leyva parries the strikes from Dallas easily there. Dallas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leyva to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas prevents Leyva from escaping the position.
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow.
Dallas is putting a hurting on Leyva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Leyva is pushing Dallas's head away, looking to escape. Dallas manages to hold on to the position though.
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dallas is chipping away with strikes.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dallas lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Dallas.
Dallas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leyva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Leyva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Leyva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
An elbow from Dallas crashes against the mat.
Dallas 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dallas.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Dallas working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas landing strikes.
Leyva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dallas landing a few strikes.
 Leyva is rocked!
Dallas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leyva is still in real trouble! Can Dallas finish him?
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dallas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leyva is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Adams (ranked 791 p4p, 3064 weight class) and David Jepsen (ranked 104 p4p, 368 weight class). David Jepsen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jepsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jamal Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jepsen tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Jepsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jepsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jepsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams trying to control but Jepsen is working from the bottom.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jepsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Jepsen is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jepsen is keeping the position for now.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Jepsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jepsen wants to clinch.
Jepsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jepsen stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
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.
Jepsen throws an elbow that misses.
Jepsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jepsen.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Jepsen.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Jepsen misses with an elbow strike.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Jepsen, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jepsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Jepsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Jepsen lands an elbow inside.
Jepsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jamal Adams has been cut.
Jepsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jepsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jepsen lands an elbow inside.
Jepsen lands an elbow inside.
Jepsen lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Jepsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jepsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams avoids a wild elbow strike from Jepsen.
Jepsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jepsen stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jepsen throws an elbow but misses.
Jepsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jepsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jepsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jepsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jepsen is trying to keep an underhook but Adams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jepsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams 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! Jepsen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Adams!
Jamal Adams retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferele Athram (ranked 1898 p4p, 2080 weight class) and Denim Game (ranked 284 p4p, 308 weight class). Athram comes to the cage accompanied by Same Disease. Denim Game has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ferele Athram's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferele Athram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denim Game!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Game.
Athram misses the shot to the body.
Game swings for the body but Athram moves out of range.
Athram is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Athram moves in looking to clinch but Game pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Athram. Game does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Game on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Athram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Game swats away the attempt to clinch by Athram.
Denim Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Game throws a series of punches but Athram moves out of range.
Athram is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Game.
Game on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Athram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Game was well out of range. Poor timing from Athram.
Athram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Game waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Athram.
Athram misses with an uppercut. Game saw that one coming.
Athram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Athram ducks under a wild hook from Game.
Game misses with a hook. Athram ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Athram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Athram moves out of range of the strikes.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Athram blocks a jab.
Game throws a body punch but Athram moves out of range.
Athram tries to counter by clinching up but Game breaks away and moves out of range.
Game pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Athram throws a series of punches but Game moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Game on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Athram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Game. Game circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athram avoids the body shot from Game.
A slow jab from Game misses its intended target.
Athram misses with a wild body shot.
Athram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Game takes a swing at Athram's ribcage but misses.
Game throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Athram seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Athram tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Game manages to circle out of the way.
Athram clinches up with Game and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Athram.
Athram pulls Game into guard.
Athram has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Game doesn't defend quickly enough and Athram has managed to lock this one up! Can Game escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Athram on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ferele Athram!
Ferele Athram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Escobar (ranked 1763 p4p, 2434 weight class) and Quincy McGraugh (ranked 246 p4p, 326 weight class). McGraugh has chosen Tommy Wright III - Meet Yo Maker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dante Escobar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quincy McGraugh's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quincy McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
McGraugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar jumps guard but McGraugh stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGraugh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraugh lands a two punch combo.
McGraugh connects with a jab.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
McGraugh thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from McGraugh does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from McGraugh as Escobar shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraugh.
Escobar tries to pull guard but McGraugh won't allow it.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
McGraugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGraugh uses from the top position.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar working for a triangle but McGraugh defends it easily.
Escobar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGraugh is defending well. Escobar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGraugh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Escobar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Escobar!
A less than humble Dante Escobar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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