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GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cover (ranked 6117 p4p, 23298 weight class) and Bejamin Gold (ranked 621 p4p, 685 weight class). Cover's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off). A fine choice. Tyson Cover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bejamin Gold's chin.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gold.
Cover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cover scrambles back to his feet.
Gold throws a right hand that Cover ducks under and follows up with a left that Cover also avoids with ease.
Cover wants to clinch.
Gold digs a good body shot into Cover's ribs.
Cover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cover.
Gold lands the left hand.
Cover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Cover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cover thinking.
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!
Cover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gold throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Gold.
Gold cracks a nice hook into Cover's ribs.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cover on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Gold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gold works over Cover's head and body with a nice combination.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cover throws a head kick that misses.
Cover with a poor takedown
and Gold counters with a crisp one two that drops Cover! Gold thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cover to his feet! Cover is in big trouble!
 Cover is rocked!
Cover is breathing heavily.
Gold blocks a head kick by Cover.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Cover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold Throws a clean left jab. Gold Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cover's chin! Cover crumbles to the ground and Gold follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bejamin Gold!
In defeat, Tyson Cover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you dude !'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Rogers (ranked 2709 p4p, 3320 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 363 p4p, 427 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rogers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Rogers leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is working Rogers over against the cage.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Gunnarsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping control of the position.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.
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 Buck Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Gunnarsson rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Gunnarsson is defending the strikes.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gunnarsson isn't going anywhere.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to control from Gunnarsson's half guard. Gunnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Rogers controls Gunnarsson momentarily but Gunnarsson frees himself.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is fighting to break Gunnarsson's control of his arms but Gunnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson controlling Rogers's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Rogers throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
Gunnarsson gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a counter combo.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Rogers swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buck Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Rogers!
Buck Rogers 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Galvarino (ranked 2508 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 275 p4p, 339 weight class). Galvarino's entrance music is Mist - Game Changer. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rollo Galvarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Grapple misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grapple.
Galvarino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grapple's hands.
Galvarino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galvarino duly obliges.
 Grapple is rocked!
 It looks like Snapple Grapple has been cut.
Grapple shoots and misses
and Galvarino counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Grapple badly! Galvarino follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Grapple out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Galvarino finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rollo Galvarino!
Rollo Galvarino very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 2968 p4p, 2317 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 350 p4p, 276 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 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen shows good takedown defense.
Henderson moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Henderson throws a jab when Keskinen was well out of range.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Keskinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keskinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands a damaging elbow.
Our sources have told us that Keskinen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a nice elbow.
Keskinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keskinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Keskinen pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskinen lands a nice elbow.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
Keskinen lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Keskinen is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
Henderson looks winded!
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Keskinen with a knee to the head.
Henderson is rocked!
Keskinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen crunches a lovely knee into Henderson 's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Keskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen crunches a lovely knee into Henderson 's ribcage.
Keskinen pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keskinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keskinen lands with a good body shot.
Keskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Keskinen.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Keskinen finds it's target.
Keskinen stuffs the takedown.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Keskinen counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keskinen rushes Henderson with punches - Henderson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Henderson goes down! Keskinen follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Keskinen!
A very excited looking Veikko Keskinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 1977 p4p, 1956 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 246 p4p, 243 weight class). Peter Parker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Parker.
Sitsongrit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Parker throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Parker blocks it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Parker passes into half guard.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Parker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Parker was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Parker is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Parker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Parker looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker controlling from mount.
Parker trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Parker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Parker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head.
Parker prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Parker trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Parker landing strikes from the mount and Sitsongrit is in trouble!
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parker trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsongrit lands in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Peter Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit working for submissions but it's allowed Parker to get to half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sitsongrit has a hand on Parker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Parker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 1497 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 229 p4p, 420 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by King of New York, Fun luvin Criminals . 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bateman lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Do Urden trying to control here.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Bateman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Do Urden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do Urden manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden looking for a sweep. Not yet Do Urden, not yet.
Do Urden is still trying to improve position.
Do Urden pulls Bateman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bateman from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman is fighting to break Do Urden's control of his arms but Do Urden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman 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.
Bateman passes Do Urden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bateman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Do Urden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
Do Urden has his hands clasped together around Bateman's back. He's all about the action.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Do Urden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman prevents Do Urden from improving his position.
Do Urden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bateman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Urden is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do Urden trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Do Urden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Do Urden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Do Urden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Urden tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
Bateman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Do Urden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bateman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bateman's back!
Do Urden is trying to stick to Bateman's back but Bateman is turning into Do Urden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Do Urden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bateman.
Do Urden keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Do Urden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bateman distracts Do Urden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman trying to control but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bateman distracts Do Urden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman connects with a couple of short punches.
Do Urden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do Urden is one step ahead there.
Bateman controls Do Urden momentarily but Do Urden frees himself.
Do Urden wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Do Urden stopping the sweep attempt from Bateman.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bateman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Do Urden misses with an uppercut.
Bateman walks into a left hand.
Do Urden with a hook.
Bateman tries to move into range but Do Urden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Do Urden misses its intended target.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Do Urden sprawls and moves away.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Do Urden shows good takedown defense.
Do Urden misses with a double jab.
Do Urden lands with a good body shot.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do Urden throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman shoots and misses
enabling Do Urden to counter with a crisp jab.
Bateman is rocked!
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!
Bateman takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do Urden throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden drops Bateman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bateman looks back up at him and smiles so Do Urden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
Do Urden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Do Urden measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bateman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 1012 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 152 p4p, 256 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Bender Mein Armbach acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Fist.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mein Armbach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook.
Fist lands a jab.
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
Fist checks a leg kick nicely.
Fist checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist misses the jab.
Mein Armbach swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach motions for Fist to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach instigates a clinch.
Fist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Nice shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist lands with a hook. Mein Armbach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist lands a nice hook to Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages 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 First Fist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Fist.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Mein Armbach goes for a double leg but Fist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fist continues to drive forward.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Mein Armbach is predictable there
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist catches Mein Armbach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!
Mein Armbach is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mein Armbach seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Fist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Fist dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Fist backing up. Fist nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist misses with a left hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Mein Armbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily
and Fist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mein Armbach! Fist lets Mein Armbach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mein Armbach has Fist in his guard.
Fist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from.
First Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mein Armbach, up you get!
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Fist blocks nicely.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fist tries to get out of the position.
Fist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mein Armbach fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but Fist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mein Armbach's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet.
Fist tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fist defends it easily.
Fist wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fist stands up and waves to Mein Armbach to follow him.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
First Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, First Fist made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloisia Alvar (ranked 1155 p4p, 650 weight class) and Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 161 p4p, 93 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Analogs - Szczecin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloisia Alvar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvar throws out a loose jab but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Byczkiewicz! But no joy.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab.
Alvar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvar swings for the body but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Alvar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byczkiewicz drops his hands momentarily and Alvar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Byczkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.
Alvar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byczkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvar's head.
Nice body punch from Byczkiewicz.
Nice defenses there by Byczkiewicz.
Alvar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Alvar saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Byczkiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byczkiewicz jabs at Alvar's body.
Alvar throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Alvar blocks it.
Byczkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Alvar saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz is looking to clinch but Alvar is avoiding it.
Alvar misses with a two punch combination.
Alvar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Alvar's head but Alvar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvar throws a big counter combination but Byczkiewicz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byczkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Alvar is out of range.
Byczkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Alvar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvar throws a shot from downtown. Byczkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Alvar lunges at Byczkiewicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byczkiewicz's hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz manages to get back to half guard.
Byczkiewicz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvar wants to improve his position but Byczkiewicz is controlling well.
Byczkiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvar trying to hold on to Byczkiewicz's head to control him but Byczkiewicz postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvar tries to strike from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz lands a couple of digs.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Alvar is working from the bottom.
Alvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byczkiewicz manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvar is looking to work some ground and pound but Byczkiewicz has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byczkiewicz has passed into side control.
Byczkiewicz grinds an elbow into Alvar's temple.
Byczkiewicz cracks Alvar with a big elbow.
Byczkiewicz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alvar some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczkiewicz cracks Alvar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Byczkiewicz looks up at the clock and then as Alvar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Byczkiewicz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alvar is rocked!
Byczkiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Alvar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byczkiewicz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Byczkiewicz in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Alvar looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Byczkiewicz turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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