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Byzantium 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 2942 p4p, 3779 weight class) and Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 341 p4p, 406 weight class). Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tsmfimsfnd. No joy for Fett on that attempt.
Tsmfimsfnd pushes Fett up against the cage in a clinch.
Fett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsmfimsfnd gets underhooks to prevent Fett's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsmfimsfnd gets underhooks to prevent Fett's takedown attempt.
Tsmfimsfnd breaks the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
Tsmfimsfnd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fett 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.
Tsmfimsfnd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsmfimsfnd wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsmfimsfnd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsmfimsfnd wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches with his opponent.
Fett is looking for a takedown.
Fett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsmfimsfnd after a bit of a struggle.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Tsmfimsfnd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Tsmfimsfnd.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsmfimsfnd throws out a leg kick but Fett moves out of range and Tsmfimsfnd only half commits.
Fett is looking to counter punch.
Tsmfimsfnd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsmfimsfnd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fett scores with a takedown into Tsmfimsfnd's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsmfimsfnd is retaining full guard.
Tsmfimsfnd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fett connects with a couple of short punches.
Fett looking to sit in guard and control but Tsmfimsfnd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett pulls Tsmfimsfnd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsmfimsfnd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.
Fett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
Fett lands strikes from half guard.
 It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett lands strikes from half guard.
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. Fett connects with a nice short shot to Tsmfimsfnd's temple.
Fett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsmfimsfnd keeps working.
Fett drops an elbow to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
That has opened up Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut even more.
Fett lands with a punch from half guard.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsmfimsfnd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The cut above Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fett slips a nice elbow through Tsmfimsfnd's hands, connecting with Tsmfimsfnd's forehead.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett 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 Hong Kong (ranked 2447 p4p, 2884 weight class) and David Night (ranked 339 p4p, 383 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Night !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Night .
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Night staying calm.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Night controlling the position.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Legacy MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong gets back to half guard.
Kong wants to improve his position but Night is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Night seems content to control.
Kong moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Night defends it easily.
Kong keeping full guard, as Night tries to pass.
Night 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.
Night working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Night controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Night 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Night postures up and lands a big shot to Kong's brow.
Night controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Night doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Night manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kong wants to sweep here but Night controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Night has his hands clasped together but Kong extends and breaks Night 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hong Kong!
After winning the bout, Hong Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilem Tell (ranked 4247 p4p, 6582 weight class) and Zimba Zimbawa (ranked 513 p4p, 644 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilem Tell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zimba Zimbawa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tell misses with a takedown
and Zimbawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tell dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimbawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Zimbawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zimbawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but Tell won't allow it.
Zimbawa wants a takedown.
Wilem Tell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.
Zimbawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zimbawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tell misses.
Tell throws a nice looking combination but Zimbawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tell clinches up with Zimbawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Tell is trying to pull guard but Zimbawa has him pressed against the cage.
Tell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimbawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Tell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zimbawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tell controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tell pulls guard effortlessly.
Zimbawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zimbawa trying to control but Tell is working from the bottom.
Zimbawa throwing strikes from guard but Tell blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tell keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Zimbawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimbawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tell keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Tell working a defensive guard here.
Tell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimbawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tell wants to control from the top but Zimbawa keeps moving.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here.
Zimbawa has his foot on Tell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tell works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimbawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tell defends well.
Tell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Tell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimbawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tell is fighting to break Zimbawa's control of his arms but Zimbawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tell shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimbawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tell or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimbawa, which made it look bad.
Zimbawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zimbawa misses with a low kick as Tell jumps back.
Tell tries to counter by clinching up but Zimbawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilem Tell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tell slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimbawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zimba Zimbawa will probably get the nod.
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.
Zimbawa shoots in but Tell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tell throwing a counter right hand but Zimbawa manages to avoid it.
Zimbawa gets tackled into the cage by Tell. Tell maintains the clinch.
Tell just leaning against Zimbawa, taking a breather.
Tell can't get the takedown.
Tell wants to get back to striking at distance but Zimbawa won't allow it.
Tell jumps guard and drags Zimbawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa distracts Tell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zimbawa postures up.
Zimbawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimbawa has managed to get both his arms back between Tell's legs - danger averted.
Zimbawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimbawa trying to control but Tell is working from the bottom.
Zimbawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimbawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimbawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimbawa has gone for a leg lock! Tell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimbawa's guard.
Zimbawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tell is one step ahead there.
Tell throwing strikes but missing.
Zimbawa trying to control the position here.
Tell postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimbawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimbawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tell scoring with some ground and pound.
Tell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zimbawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimbawa has momentary wrist control but Tell slips an elbow through the middle.
Zimbawa has his foot on Tell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tell works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimbawa is controlling Tell's posture.
Zimbawa keeping moving, preventing Tell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tell landing with the ground and pound.
Tell scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Tell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tell 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.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Tell controlling him for the moment.
Tell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimbawa can do to turn this around?
Tell working some strikes from top position.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimbawa looking to control.
Zimbawa is pulling down on Tell's head to control his posture.
Zimbawa is trying to keep Tell in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tell preventing the sweep.
Wilem Tell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilem Tell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tell scores with a takedown into Zimbawa's guard.
Tell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimbawa trying to control the position.
Zimbawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tell defends well.
Zimbawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tell working some strikes from top position.
Zimbawa controls Tell momentarily but Tell frees himself.
Tell content to stall in guard here.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbawa has wrist control.
Tell throwing strikes from guard but Zimbawa blocks nicely.
Tell postures up in Zimbawa's guard and throws a big left but Zimbawa blocks it.
Tell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zimbawa is proving hard to escape from.
Zimbawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tell defends it easily.
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.
Tell lands a couple of elbows.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimbawa has control of Tell's left arm, preventing Tell from doing any damage.
Tell throwing strikes but missing.
Tell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimbawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tell.
Zimbawa working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimbawa misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa throws a right and a left that Tell avoids nicely.
Tell shoots in and bounces Zimbawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zimbawa 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.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Tell is proving a slippery customer.
Tell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilem Tell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zimbawa for as long as he can get away with.
Zimba Zimbawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tell throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimbawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tell sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zimbawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tell checks it well.
Tell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimbawa as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tell as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilem Tell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Wilem Tell!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Wilem Tell!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Wilem Tell!
Wilem Tell wins by unanimous decision!
Wilem Tell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rozowa Pantera (ranked 5687 p4p, 4024 weight class) and Shane Vaughan (ranked 592 p4p, 496 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rozowa Pantera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Vaughan !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan throws a low kick but Pantera avoids it.
Pantera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pantera shoots and misses
and Vaughan counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaughan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pantera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pantera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pantera goes for a double leg but Vaughan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughan continues to drive forward.
Vaughan is trying to break the clinch but Pantera is controlling him.
Pantera keeps control of Vaughan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaughan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pantera has Vaughan pressed against the cage, preventing Vaughan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaughan tries to break the clinch but Pantera is controlling the position.
Pantera keeps control of Vaughan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pantera tries to pull guard but Vaughan holds him up against the cage and eventually Pantera drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rozowa Pantera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaughan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pantera walks into a jab.
Good work by Pantera as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pantera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaughan finds it's way round the side to connect with Pantera's head.
Vaughan lands a nice shot to the body.
Shane Vaughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vaughan lunges at Pantera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pantera's hand.
Pantera checks a leg kick.
Pantera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vaughan tests Pantera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pantera walks into a stiff left hand from Vaughan .
Vaughan misses with a low kick.
Pantera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vaughan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pantera throws a body punch but Vaughan moves out of range.
Pantera moves into range and clinches up with Vaughan .
Vaughan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pantera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vaughan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera prevents Vaughan from breaking the clinch.
Pantera stalling in the clinch.
Pantera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughan 's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pantera blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Pantera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pantera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vaughan is looking to stand up but Pantera isn't so interested in that idea.
Vaughan has his hands on Pantera's head, controlling the position.
Pantera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vaughan is adopting a defensive guard.
Pantera wants to control from the top but Vaughan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan wants to stand but Pantera is controlling the position.
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pantera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaughan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vaughan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pantera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaughan lands with a nice combination. Pantera backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Rozowa Pantera has been cut.
Vaughan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vaughan cracks Pantera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Pantera is rocked!
Vaughan dips to his left and cracks Pantera with an uppercut!
Oh Pantera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaughan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pantera! He's out on his feet! Vaughan rushes in and drops Pantera with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Vaughan !
After the fight, Shane Vaughan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 1937 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Island Smoker (ranked 232 p4p, 469 weight class). Dilbrandt comes into the arena with Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" blaring out of the sound system. Island Smoker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150
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155
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Island Smoker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Smoker blocks an uppercut.
Smoker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Smoker.
Smoker breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smoker's guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smoker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt cracks Smoker with a solid left hand.
Dilbrandt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dilbrandt landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smoker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smoker's head.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt is in close to Smoker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smoker trying to control the position.
Dilbrandt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dilbrandt distracts Smoker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smoker wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Dilbrandt has taken Smoker's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Smoker has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dudley Dilbrandt!
An intense looking Dudley Dilbrandt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Farquharson (ranked 2083 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Werner Wernerblom (ranked 271 p4p, 359 weight class). Wernerblom has chosen Scarlet - Killer Quinn as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Werner Wernerblom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Wernerblom takes it in his stride.
Wernerblom throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Wernerblom manages to avoid it.
Wernerblom needs to keep his hands up - Farquharson had a free shot at his head there.
Wernerblom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farquharson misses with a double jab.
Wernerblom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wernerblom finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
It looks like William Farquharson has been cut.
Wernerblom looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Wernerblom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wernerblom looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Farquharson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson keeps Wernerblom at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Farquharson finds it's way through Wernerblom's defenses.
Farquharson tries to bum rush Wernerblom with a series of wild strikes but Wernerblom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses
and Wernerblom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wernerblom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farquharson.
Wernerblom throws a body shot but no joy.
Wernerblom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farquharson jabs Wernerblom right on the nose. Wernerblom blinks but takes it well.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wernerblom.
A punch combination from Farquharson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson lands a big head kick that sends Wernerblom tumbling to the mat! Farquharson takes a step backwards and waves Wernerblom back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Wernerblom is rocked!
It looks like Werner Wernerblom has been cut.
Wernerblom misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Farquharson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wernerblom is still on wobbly legs! Can Farquharson finish him?
William Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wernerblom throws an off balance right hand
and Wernerblom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wernerblom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wernerblom seems to have recovered his senses.
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wernerblom's head.
Wernerblom blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the liver by Farquharson. Beautiful body shot.
Wernerblom looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Wernerblom.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wernerblom just misses with a punch to the body.
Wernerblom swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Wernerblom.
Wernerblom looks to land a combination but Farquharson avoids it well.
Farquharson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wernerblom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wernerblom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wernerblom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquharson.
A little jabbing left from Wernerblom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farquharson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Farquharson lands a jab to the head.
Farquharson cracks Wernerblom with a good jab.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Wernerblom moves out of range.
Farquharson thows a body kick. Wernerblom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Farquharson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farquharson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson drops Wernerblom with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wernerblom looks back up at him and smiles so Farquharson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wernerblom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson is rocked!
Wernerblom lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Farquharson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Wernerblom grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Farquharson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Wernerblom cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Werner Wernerblom!
In his post fight interview, Werner Wernerblom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Namazzi Akello (ranked 4019 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Petter Persson (ranked 423 p4p, 307 weight class). Persson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JINJER - Pisces 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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270
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Namazzi Akello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petter Persson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Namazzi Akello has been cut.
Persson moves out of range of the body kick.
Akello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akello misses the jab.
Akello lunges at Persson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Persson's hand.
Akello misses with a right hand
enabling Persson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akello throws a big shot that misses.
Persson moves out of range as Akello strikes.
Persson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akello throws a lazy uppercut
and Persson counters with a big right hand! Oh Akello is in trouble here! Persson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petter Persson!
Petter Persson 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.
The defeated Namazzi Akello had this to say: 'listen, i'll learn from my mistakes, and come back stronger and faster. congrats to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Dalborg (ranked 2854 p4p, 3519 weight class) and Rory Riddle (ranked 379 p4p, 446 weight class). Dalborg comes to the cage accompanied by Slipnot - Solway Firth. 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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19
176
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dalborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Riddle!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalborg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalborg wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Riddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riddle staying out of range there.
Dalborg misses the jab.
Dalborg closes the distance and clinches.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalborg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Dalborg.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
Come on Dalborg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle jumps guard and drags Dalborg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalborg tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Dalborg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Riddle controls Dalborg momentarily but Dalborg frees himself.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Dalborg from controlling successfully.
Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalborg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalborg wants to get up but he can't break Riddle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dalborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalborg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalborg has managed to get both his arms back between Riddle's legs - danger averted.
Riddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riddle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalborg wants to get back to his feet but Riddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalborg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalborg pushes Riddle off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riddle slips under a jab from Dalborg.
Dalborg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle moves into the clinch.
Riddle gets control of Dalborg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riddle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalborg is aware though and is defending well.
Dalborg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard.
Dalborg wants to stand and escape but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle stands and throws Dalborg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riddle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalborg, who protects the arm well.
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well.
Riddle tries for a kimura but Dalborg is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalborg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalborg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dalborg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalborg tries to get out of the position.
Riddle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalborg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalborg and Riddle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle tries to advance to mount but Dalborg denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Riddle dominated that round.
That's time! Dalborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalborg throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Riddle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dalborg walks away with a smile on his face. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Dalborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle lands a really nice looking cross but Dalborg seems unphased.
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalborg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalborg lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Dalborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalborg wants to stall.
Riddle jumps guard but Dalborg stands there with Riddle around his waist. Riddle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dalborg.
Riddle blocking some punches.
Riddle fails to pull guard.
Riddle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dalborg to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalborg.
Dalborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalborg misses with the head strike.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis Dalborg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle has Dalborg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalborg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Dalborg tries to work over Riddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalborg smiles and moves away.
Riddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalborg throws a hook to the side of Riddle's head but Riddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Riddle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddle fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
Dalborg throwing a counter right hand but Riddle manages to avoid it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Riddle blocks a jab.
Riddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalborg misses with a shot to the body
and Riddle counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Riddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riddle shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riddle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Riddle tries for a takedown but Dalborg circles away easily
and Dalborg counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Riddle out cold! What a finish! Dalborg is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
A very excited looking Dennis Dalborg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 5611 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Ogum Jung Min (ranked 525 p4p, 349 weight class). Jung Min has chosen Smooth Criminal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogum Jung Min!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel darts in trying to clinch
and Jung Min counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jung Min has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nagibatel wants to slow Jung Min down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min moves out of range.
Jung Min looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung Min.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jung Min looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Min throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung Min pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Jung Min manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Jung Min avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Jung Min avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Jung Min avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min is having none of it.
Jung Min looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Jung Min moves out of range.
Jung Min fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Jung Min scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Jung Min shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jung Min takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagibatel moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung Min walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Jung Min sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Jung Min there.
Nagibatel darts in trying to clinch
and Jung Min counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jung Min looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Jung Min misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung Min looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung Min lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jung Min misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the body
letting Jung Min counter with a right hand.
Jung Min darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Jung Min swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagibatel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung Min throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung Min scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung Min misses the shot to the body.
Jung Min misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung Min lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
Jung Min misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jung Min.
Jung Min throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Jung Min lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jung Min smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ogum Jung Min seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ogum Jung Min dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagibatel is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jung Min! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jung Min.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jung Min on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jung Min misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jung Min tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung Min.
Jung Min has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jung Min just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagibatel cracks Jung Min with a good jab.
Jung Min is rocked!
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Jung Min is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Jung Min avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min is having none of it.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Min misses the jab.
Jung Min seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagibatel cracks Jung Min with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jung Min tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nagibatel pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jung Min is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Apolinario (ranked 1546 p4p, 1291 weight class) and Ethan Hawk (ranked 231 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Apolinario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Apolinario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawk on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawk's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawk pulls Apolinario in close to prevent any damage.
Apolinario is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Apolinario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apolinario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Apolinario defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Apolinario tries to pass.
Apolinario is working hard here to advance position.
Apolinario pushing down on Hawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apolinario wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apolinario is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is staying active underneath Apolinario, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Apolinario wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apolinario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolinario is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apolinario prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk is not content to let Apolinario control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apolinario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawk avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apolinario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Apolinario shoots and misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolinario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Apolinario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Apolinario tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apolinario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolinario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with an outside leg kick.
Apolinario is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apolinario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apolinario walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk sends Apolinario crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hawk is motioning to the referee to let Apolinario up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Apolinario is rocked!
Apolinario shoots and misses
and Hawk rattles Apolinario with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Apolinario tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hawk dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Apolinario stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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