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CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 5379 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Josh Marmalade (ranked 169 p4p, 116 weight class). Msujfnaud Mspomfad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Marmalade!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Marmalade coming out on top.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Marmalade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mspomfad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mspomfad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mspomfad is working hard here to advance position.
Marmalade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marmalade keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mspomfad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marmalade told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mspomfad trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marmalade 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.
Marmalade pulls Mspomfad in close to his closed guard and prevents Mspomfad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mspomfad tries to land a leg kick but Marmalade saw it coming and moves away.
That's two 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.
Mspomfad clinches with his opponent.
Mspomfad is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mspomfad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marmalade avoiding damage.
Marmalade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mspomfad wants to clinch.
Marmalade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marmalade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad slips under a jab from Marmalade.
Marmalade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marmalade sprawls well. Marmalade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mspomfad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Msujfnaud Mspomfad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mspomfad rushes Marmalade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mspomfad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mspomfad is trying to force a seperation but Marmalade has the dominant position.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Mspomfad.
Mspomfad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marmalade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mspomfad shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Marmalade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marmalade as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade lands a jab to the nose.
Marmalade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mspomfad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marmalade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marmalade misses with a looping left.
Marmalade misses with a wild combination.
Marmalade throws a good cross that connects.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marmalade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Marmalade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mspomfad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marmalade misses with a straight right.
Marmalade misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marmalade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mspomfad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mspomfad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mspomfad tries to counter with a takedown but Marmalade is quick to defend against it.
Mspomfad moves in looking to clinch but Marmalade pushes him off.
Mspomfad throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mspomfad ducks under a wild hook from Marmalade.
Mspomfad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marmalade jabs at Mspomfad's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Josh Marmalade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mspomfad doesn't manage to clinch there - Marmalade circles away.
Mspomfad misses with a takedown attempt
and Marmalade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marmalade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marmalade misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marmalade blocks a low kick nicely.
Marmalade lands a nice shot that snaps Mspomfad's head back.
Mspomfad fails with the takedown.
Marmalade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mspomfad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marmalade throws a hook to the side of Mspomfad's head but Mspomfad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marmalade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mspomfad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marmalade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Marmalade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mspomfad walks into a straight right hand from Marmalade.
 Mspomfad is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Marmalade ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mspomfad clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Marmalade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Everette (ranked 2218 p4p, 2515 weight class) and Tundra Irkutsk (ranked 293 p4p, 328 weight class). Tundra Irkutsk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Everette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tundra Irkutsk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everette throws a jab when Irkutsk was well out of range.
Everette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.
Irkutsk clinches up against the cage.
Irkutsk has a couple of punches blocked by Everette.
Irkutsk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Everette up against the cage.
Irkutsk stalling in the clinch.
Irkutsk stalling the fight.
Irkutsk has Everette pressed against the cage.
Irkutsk taking a breather.
Irkutsk receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tundra Irkutsk.
Irkutsk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irkutsk moves out of range as Everette strikes.
Everette lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Everette throws a lazy right hand but Irkutsk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irkutsk lands an overhand right.
Everette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irkutsk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irkutsk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everette.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.
Irkutsk tries to counter with a clinch but Everette shakes him off and moves away.
Everette looks to land a left hand but Irkutsk moved out of range nicely.
Irkutsk misses the shot to the body.
Everette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Everette's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Everette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irkutsk throws a jab when Everette was well out of range.
Kyle Everette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everette lands with an overhand left.
Irkutsk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irkutsk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Irkutsk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Everette.
Irkutsk jabs Everette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Everette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Irkutsk tries to clinch up but Everette circles away and keeps his distance.
Irkutsk moves out of range as Everette strikes.
Everette throws a jab when Irkutsk was well out of range.
Everette throws an overhand right that lands on Irkutsk's shoulder, as Irkutsk tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everette misses with a looping right.
Everette misses with a hook. Irkutsk ducked under it nicely.
Everette throws a lazy uppercut
and Irkutsk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irkutsk slips under a jab from Everette.
Despite the aggression on Irkutsk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irkutsk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everette throws a right hand that misses
letting Irkutsk counter with a right hand.
Everette misses with a straight left.
Irkutsk is looking to clinch.
Kyle Everette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everette lands with an uppercut that bounces Irkutsk off the cage and back into range.
Everette throws a jab but it's blocked by Irkutsk.
Everette throws an off balance right hand
and Irkutsk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irkutsk defending well as Everette loads up on a big left hand.
Irkutsk punishes Everette's body with a nice straight punch.
Irkutsk misses with a hook.
Everette really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irkutsk ducks under a wild hook from Everette.
Irkutsk goes for a double leg but Everette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Everette continues to drive forward.
Everette sizes up Irkutsk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Irkutsk is rocked!
Everette misses with an uppercut.
Everette throws out a loose jab but Irkutsk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irkutsk works Everette's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irkutsk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irkutsk dips to his left and cracks Everette with an uppercut!
Everette throws a shot from downtown. Irkutsk moves away and avoids it.
Irkutsk misses with an uppercut.
Irkutsk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Everette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irkutsk slips under a jab.
Irkutsk ducks under a wild hook from Everette.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Everette.
That has opened up Tundra Irkutsk's cut even more.
Irkutsk takes a swing at Everette's ribcage but misses.
Everette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Everette feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Irkutsk sprawling to the canvas! Irkutsk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Everette finish him?!
Irkutsk is still on wobbly legs! Can Everette finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everette throws an off balance right hand
and Everette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Everette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irkutsk.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Everette misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Irkutsk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irkutsk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everette.
Irkutsk seems to have recovered his senses.
Irkutsk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irkutsk moves out of range of the strikes.
Everette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irkutsk counters with a nice uppercut.
Everette throws a shot from downtown. Irkutsk moves away and avoids it.
Irkutsk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everette is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Everette misses the target.
Everette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Irkutsk.
Irkutsk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everette lands a really nice looking cross but Irkutsk seems unphased.
Irkutsk scores with a three punch combo!
Irkutsk scores with a hook to the body. Everette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irkutsk clinches with his opponent.
Everette wants to get back to striking at distance but Irkutsk won't allow it.
Irkutsk misses with a body punch.
Irkutsk breaks from the clinch.
Irkutsk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Everette throws a hook but Irkutsk blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irkutsk throws a body shot but no joy.
Everette drops Irkutsk with a big left hand! Irkutsk is injured, injured bad! Everette jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Everette!
Kyle Everette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Coldwell (ranked 6299 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Sanderlei Wilva (ranked 619 p4p, 212 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Coldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanderlei Wilva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilva lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilva darts in and clinches Coldwell up against the cage.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilva's elbow.
Wilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilva.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Wilva.
It looks like Norman Coldwell has been cut.
Coldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilva lands a body punch.
Coldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coldwell is trying to break the clinch but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coldwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilva has him pressed against the cage.
Wilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coldwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilva controls his hands.
Wilva is working Coldwell over against the cage.
Wilva lands a body shot.
Coldwell is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Wilva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coldwell tries a body shot but Wilva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilva prevents Coldwell from breaking the clinch.
Coldwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilva.
Coldwell is rocked!
Wilva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Coldwell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wilva is unloading with more strikes now! Coldwell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Wilva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Penn (ranked 2219 p4p, 4207 weight class) and Joe Biggs (ranked 245 p4p, 423 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by The End. Colin Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Biggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Biggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Biggs sprawls and moves away.
Joe Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Biggs feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Biggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Biggs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggs.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biggs looks winded!
Biggs is looking for a takedown.
Colin Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biggs.
Biggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn clinches up with Biggs and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn gets through Biggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Penn lands a body punch.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Biggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggs somewhat.
Penn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Joe Biggs has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Biggs out cold! Biggs is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin Penn!
Our winner, Colin Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Vernon (ranked 1297 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Keith Seng (ranked 152 p4p, 320 weight class). Keith Seng will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Seng!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seng connects with a jab.
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seng is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seng is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Seng is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Seng manages to get to full guard.
Seng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Seng keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Seng wants to stand but Vernon is controlling the position.
Vernon throws a strike but Seng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Seng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seng wants to stand but Vernon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seng wants to stand and escape but instead Vernon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seng is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Vernon postures up and lands a big shot to Seng's brow.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Seng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seng is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon landing some decent shots from guard.
Vernon advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng is looking to reverse the position.
Seng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vernon is controlling him well.
Seng is looking for a sweep.
Vernon 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.
Vernon scoring with punches and elbows.
Seng pushes Vernon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vernon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vernon.
Seng tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seng keeps working.
Seng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vernon landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng struggling a bit here.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Seng stops Vernon from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Seng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Seng some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon prevents Seng from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vernon throws a body punch but Seng moves out of range.
Vernon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Vernon.
Seng throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seng.
Vernon slips a jab from Seng.
Seng misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seng thinking.
Seng misses with a leg kick
enabling Vernon to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick and Seng moves out of range easily.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Vernon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vernon is looking to wear down Seng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seng.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Seng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vernon or perhaps it was just good defense by Seng, which made it look bad.
Seng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
Seng throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seng throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Seng off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng lands a big head kick that sends Vernon tumbling to the mat! Seng takes a step backwards and waves Vernon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vernon is rocked!
It looks like Issac Vernon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seng misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seng checks the leg kick.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Seng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Seng.
Seng throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vernon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seng wants to get back to his feet but Vernon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Seng has wrist control.
Seng keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon throws an elbow that misses. Seng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vernon's guard. Nice move by Seng!
Seng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vernon's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seng is one step ahead there.
Seng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Seng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vernon is proving hard to escape from.
Issac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Seng wanted to stand there but Vernon had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Seng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issac Vernon's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Vernon backing away here, and Seng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seng throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seng blocks a jab.
Seng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vernon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seng counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seng. Seng obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Seng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.
A head kick by Seng misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seng as he avoids it easily.
Seng scores with a jab to the head.
Vernon misses with a right hand
letting Seng counter with a right hand.
Oh Vernon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a double jab.
Vernon seems to have got his legs back now.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seng circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vernon to the canvas! Vernon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Seng keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Seng!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Dankovich (ranked 1361 p4p, 2092 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 157 p4p, 235 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
A low kick lands for Dankovich.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Olsen down.
Dankovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Olsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Dankovich.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olsen misses with a low kick.
Dankovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Olsen just manages to avoid it.
Olsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen moves out of range as Dankovich strikes.
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Anzor Dankovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Dankovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olsen can pounce on him.
Olsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olsen throws a front kick that sends Dankovich stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dankovich tries to land a front kick but Olsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dankovich steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen looks for the body kick but Dankovich saw that one coming.
Olsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Dankovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a head kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Dankovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anzor Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Dankovich.
Olsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dankovich sprawling to the canvas! Dankovich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsen finish him?!
Dankovich is rocked!
Olsen flashes Dankovich a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dankovich's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dankovich crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Olsen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 654 p4p, 1597 weight class) and Koskisen Hanski (ranked 24 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corona Virus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koskisen Hanski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanski misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.
Hanski feints and then cracks Virus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virus down.
Virus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Virus.
It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Hanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanski cracks Virus with a good jab.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Virus.
Virus swings for the body but Hanski moves out of range.
Virus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanski moves forwards but Virus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Hanski's shoulder, as Hanski tries to avoid the shot.
Hanski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanski throws a sloppy body shot
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanski toppling to the canvas! Hanski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!
Hanski is rocked!
A jab from Hanski misses.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Hanski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Virus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Virus counters with a huge right that knocks Hanski out cold! Virus is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Connolly (ranked 699 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Jan Nycz (ranked 90 p4p, 308 weight class). North Connolly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, North Connolly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Nycz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly moves into the clinch.
Connolly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nycz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Connolly to the mat. Connolly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nycz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Connolly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nycz rolls with it to try and escape but Connolly cranks on the arm and Nycz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). North Connolly!
North Connolly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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