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Fighter House - S1R2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Pazlack (ranked 6480 p4p, 6448 weight class) and Lulian Jane (ranked 576 p4p, 573 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Pazlack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lulian Jane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pazlack misses.
Pazlack takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane connects with a right hand. Pazlack shakes it off.
Jane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pazlack looks to throw the jab but Jane is out of range.
Pazlack throws a right and a left that Jane avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Pazlack both land. Nice combination.
Jane cracks Pazlack with a good jab.
Pazlack misses with a body shot.
Pazlack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pazlack misses with a shot to the body
and Jane counters with a nice right hand that sends Pazlack toppling to the canvas! Pazlack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jane finish him?!
 Pazlack is rocked!
Pazlack ducks into an uppercut from Jane and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lulian Jane!
In his post fight interview, Lulian Jane gave a big smile as he said 'Told you so, just let me bang!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Garcia (ranked 6439 p4p, 6537 weight class) and Hendrix Rosa (ranked 572 p4p, 578 weight class). Carlos Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hendrix Rosa's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Hendrix Rosa has been cut.
Garcia plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rosa swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rosa face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Garcia!
Carlos Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hendrix Rosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry about what happened. The opponent was better today and I failed. I am sorry. Now just put together and win the rest of the matches and help the boys prepare.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Gadzinski (ranked 6668 p4p, 6326 weight class) and Davey Gullpilil (ranked 584 p4p, 568 weight class). Gadzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Arise- The Siege. Gullpilil has chosen Civil War as his entrance music. Davey Gullpilil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dawid Gadzinski's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawid Gadzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davey Gullpilil!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadzinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gullpilil slips under a jab from Gadzinski.
A telegraphed right hand from Gullpilil misses the target.
Gullpilil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gullpilil throws out a loose jab but Gadzinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gadzinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gullpilil tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadzinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gullpilil doesn't manage to clinch there - Gadzinski circles away.
Gullpilil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gullpilil.
Gullpilil throws a body punch but Gadzinski moves out of range.
Gadzinski moves forwards but Gullpilil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gullpilil misses the jab.
Gullpilil throws an overhand right that lands on Gadzinski's shoulder, as Gadzinski tries to avoid the shot.
Gadzinski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gullpilil misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Gullpilil.
Gadzinski throws a looping overhand right but Gullpilil ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Gadzinski misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadzinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gullpilil on the side of the head.
Gadzinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Davey Gullpilil has been cut.
Gadzinski moves forwards but Gullpilil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gadzinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Gullpilil misses.
Gullpilil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gullpilil.
A swing and a miss from Gadzinski.
Gullpilil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gadzinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullpilil.
Gadzinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gullpilil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gadzinski.
Gullpilil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullpilil throws a hook but Gadzinski blocks it.
Gadzinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gadzinski tried to score with a low kick but Gullpilil checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullpilil is looking to clinch.
Gadzinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gullpilil.
Nice shot lands for Gullpilil.
Gullpilil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gullpilil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gadzinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Gullpilil.
Gullpilil connects with the punch.
Gullpilil with a jab.
Gullpilil swings for the body but Gadzinski moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gullpilil.
Gadzinski misses with a hook. Gullpilil ducked under it nicely.
Gadzinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gadzinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Gullpilil does it's job there.
Gadzinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gadzinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gadzinski throws a hook but Gullpilil avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullpilil lunges at Gadzinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gadzinski's hand.
Gadzinski is rocked!
Gadzinski moves away from the strike by Gullpilil.
Gullpilil throws a hook but Gadzinski blocks it.
Gullpilil sizes up Gadzinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Gadzinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davey Gullpilil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullpilil lands with a hook. Gadzinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gullpilil misses with a hook. Gadzinski ducked under it nicely.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gullpilil! Gadzinski is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davey Gullpilil!
An out of breath Davey Gullpilil 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 Glover Gilchrist (ranked 6228 p4p, 6316 weight class) and Roland Spliffs (ranked 563 p4p, 567 weight class). Gilchrist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Steve-O - Hard As A Rock. Spliffs has chosen Smoke Some Weed by Ice Cube as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glover Gilchrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilchrist throws out a powerful jab.
Spliffs moves out of range as Gilchrist strikes.
Gilchrist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gilchrist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spliffs! But no joy.
Spliffs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spliffs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spliffs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gilchrist just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spliffs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gilchrist misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Spliffs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilchrist slips under a jab from Spliffs.
Gilchrist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilchrist jabs at Spliffs's body.
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!
A cross from Spliffs lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist lands a slapping body shot.
Gilchrist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilchrist scores with a jab to the body.
Gilchrist missing with a left hand there. Spliffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Spliffs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilchrist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spliffs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilchrist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spliffs back to the cage. Gilchrist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spliffs ducks right into an uppercut from Gilchrist.
 Spliffs is rocked!
Gilchrist lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spliffs - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gilchrist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glover Gilchrist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy McGhee (ranked 4325 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Tyrone Wilson (ranked 482 p4p, 485 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammy McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Wilson!
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!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGhee.
McGhee thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGhee throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
McGhee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGhee throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGhee just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGhee takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
McGhee throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGhee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGhee looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but McGhee drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson looking to control.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGhee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGhee lands with a punch from half guard.
McGhee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGhee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGhee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGhee working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGhee.
McGhee misses with a head shot. Wilson uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGhee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGhee distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGhee throwing strikes but missing.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGhee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGhee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGhee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGhee connects with a couple of short punches.
McGhee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGhee throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGhee's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
McGhee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow McGhee to sweep him here.
McGhee wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
McGhee is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
McGhee wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is keen to just control but McGhee is a slippery customer.
McGhee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGhee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGhee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGhee tries to get out of the position.
McGhee pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
That's four 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.
McGhee is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGhee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGhee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGhee misses the body punch
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
McGhee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent McGhee getting side control.
McGhee throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
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 Sammy McGhee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGhee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
McGhee throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
McGhee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGhee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGhee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
McGhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGhee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGhee lands a couple of digs.
Wilson keeping full guard, as McGhee tries to pass.
McGhee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGhee postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGhee landing some decent shots from guard.
McGhee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGhee 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.
McGhee chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGhee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGhee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGhee working some strikes from top position.
Wilson is rocked!
McGhee loads up on a big left hand. Wilson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McGhee looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wilson can't hide his disappointment, as McGhee celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy McGhee!
A relieved looking Sammy McGhee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alzarri Kingston (ranked 4239 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Amar Savic (ranked 479 p4p, 481 weight class). Kingston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigal Son. Amar Savic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alzarri Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amar Savic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Kingston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savics head.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savic dives in and scores a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savic trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savic trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savic with a nice head shot there.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
Savic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Savic landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Savic 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.
Savic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Savic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savic won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savic misses with a looping left.
Amar Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston with a jab.
Savic pushes Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savic blocks a body shot from Kingston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic blocking some punches.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savic.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kingston - that landed with a thud.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Savic.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savics head.
Kingston tries a body shot but Savic blocks it.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alzarri Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Savic takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Savic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingston circles away.
Kingston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savic moves to clinch but Kingston breaks away
and Kingston counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Kingston.
Kingston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savic is rocked!
It looks like Amar Savic has been cut.
Savic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Savic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savic seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Savic persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
Alzarri Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amar Savic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kingston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kingston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savic darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Savic closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Savic pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Savic looks to move away, Kingston throws a big counter combo but Savic just gets out of the way.
Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kingston defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Savic's head and hops out.
Kingston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Savic sprawling to the canvas! Savic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kingston finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savic tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingston counters with a huge left! Savic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kingston isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Savic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alzarri Kingston!
Alzarri Kingston 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.
In defeat, Amar Savic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kingston did what he had to do. I'll be back. Don't worry about me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Van Dieman (ranked 4165 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Eli Pope (ranked 472 p4p, 477 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Van Dieman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Pope!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
Pope closes the distance and pushes Van Dieman back into the cage.
I was talking to Van Dieman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Dieman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dieman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dieman.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Dieman pulls guard.
Van Dieman pulls Pope in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope trying to control but Van Dieman is working from the bottom.
Van Dieman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pope should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van Dieman has tightened it up now! Pope should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Axel Van Dieman!
An out of breath Axel Van Dieman 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 Joey Fettuccini (ranked 3280 p4p, 3641 weight class) and Ganzorig Khan (ranked 395 p4p, 429 weight class). Khan has chosen Chinggis khaanii Magtaal - Batzorig Vaanchig as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Fettuccini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ganzorig Khan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fettuccini.
Khan defending well as Fettuccini loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fettuccini circles away.
Fettuccini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
Khan dives in and scores a takedown into Fettuccini's guard.
Fettuccini is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Fettuccini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Khan is now in half guard.
Khan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fettuccini wants to get back to full guard.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fettuccini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fettuccini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ganzorig Khan!
After the fight, Ganzorig Khan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Danaher (ranked 5301 p4p, 25107 weight class) and Chris Hopkins (ranked 59 p4p, 114 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Danaher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danaher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hopkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Danaher dives into side control.
Danaher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hopkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Danaher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hopkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Danaher lets go of the hold and Hopkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Danaher!
Ethan Danaher 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Grigsby (ranked 6820 p4p, 5707 weight class) and Brennan Brunswick (ranked 107 p4p, 89 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Grigsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick closes the distance and clinches.
Grigsby prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Grigsby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brunswick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brunswick clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Grigsby has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brunswick.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunswick.
Grigsby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grigsby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunswick smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Grigsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grigsby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick has Grigsby pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick effectively controlling the action here.
Grigsby misses with an elbow strike.
Brunswick has picked Grigsby up - he's going for a ride! Brunswick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brunswick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigsby defending well though.
Brunswick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grigsby is not content to let Brunswick control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigsby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brunswick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunswick wants to free his trapped foot but Grigsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunswick lands a nice short elbow.
Grigsby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunswick.
Brunswick controlling the action here.
Brunswick working over Grigsby with some ground and pound. Grigsby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brunswick 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.
Grigsby wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grigsby taking some punishment here, with Brunswick in his half guard.
Brunswick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brunswick connects with a nice short shot to Grigsby's temple.
Brunswick is looking for a kimura here.
Brunswick wants to work for an arm triangle but Grigsby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brunswick slips a nice elbow through Grigsby's hands, connecting with Grigsby's forehead.
Brunswick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby is looking to escape.
Brunswick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grigsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brunswick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grigsby is trying to stand back up but Brunswick is controlling him
Brunswick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grigsby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunswick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grigsby defends it well.
Brunswick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigsby sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunswick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brunswick in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grigsby tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brunswick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brennan Brunswick!
Brennan Brunswick made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry in his post fight interview.
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