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CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tit Titty (ranked 4702 p4p, 5162 weight class) and Tibo Tiger (ranked 463 p4p, 491 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tit Titty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tibo Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titty moves into the clinch.
Titty tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Titty back against the cage.
Titty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Titty digs a right hand into Tiger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiger's gas tank.
Tiger taking a breather.
Titty pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Titty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiger tries a body shot but Titty blocks it.
Tiger is trying to maintain a safe position but Titty gets an underhook and turns Tiger into the cage.
Tiger is trying to break free.
A short left from Titty.
 It looks like Tibo Tiger has been cut.
Titty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Titty has him pressed against the cage.
Titty lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Titty.
Tiger looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Titty is controlling him.
Titty has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Titty is controlling the position.
Titty scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Titty.
Titty is leaning against Tiger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Titty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Titty.
Titty lands a body punch.
Titty digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Titty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Titty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Titty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Titty lands a left hand.
Titty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Titty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titty misses with a punch to the body.
Titty lands a left hand.
 Tiger is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Titty.
Tiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Titty finish him?
Titty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Titty dips a shoulder and cracks Tiger with a mighty uppercut! Tiger falls back against the cage and Titty unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tiger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Titty screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tit Titty!
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Silver Bullion really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 218.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bison Jury was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Li (ranked 2429 p4p, 4053 weight class) and Alphonso Biggio (ranked 261 p4p, 352 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Till the End. Biggio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chill Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ritchie Li had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonso Biggio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li avoids the head kick by Biggio.
Biggio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li clinches up with Biggio and pushes him back against the cage.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggio blocks the elbow strike.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li has Biggio pressed against the cage, preventing Biggio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Biggio looks winded!
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Knees to the body from Li.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biggio working aggressively here.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biggio misses with some punches.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Knees to the body from Li.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Li dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li landing knees to the body.
Li with a knee to the head.
Biggio is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggio can do to turn this around?
Li crunches a lovely knee into Biggio's ribcage.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li with a knee to the head.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Li lands an elbow inside that Biggio shrugs off.
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!
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Biggio misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Biggio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li with a knee to the head.
Biggio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritchie Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands an elbow just above Biggio 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Biggio takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land.
Li blocking some punches.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biggio's defenses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biggio misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggio misses with the head strike.
Biggio misses with some punches.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Biggio.
Li blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Biggio breaks from the clinch.
Alphonso Biggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li is looking to slow Biggio down with leg kicks.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Biggio pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biggio takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Biggio fails to land.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggio's face.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Biggio stalling in the clinch but Li improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biggio.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Li missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Biggio avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biggio blocks it with crossed arms.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggio avoids it.
Biggio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li working Biggio over with knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggio working aggressively here.
Biggio misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggio throws a head punch that misses.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggio won't want to take too many of those.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggio is defending well for now.
Alphonso Biggio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Biggio managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggio avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Ritchie Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pinocchio Cruz (ranked 2545 p4p, 5351 weight class) and Slomo Rosensteiner (ranked 270 p4p, 419 weight class). Cruz comes into the arena with Mejor Mi Alejo - Banda MS blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinocchio Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slomo Rosensteiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Rosensteiner moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Rosensteiner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosensteiner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cruz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rosensteiner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosensteiner is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz drops Rosensteiner with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rosensteiner! Cruz dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinocchio Cruz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pinocchio Cruz waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Peieira (ranked 2481 p4p, 6522 weight class) and Smack Dre (ranked 266 p4p, 478 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caio Peieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smack Dre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre just misses with a punch to the body.
Dre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Peieira shoots in and bounces Dre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dre is trying to control the position but Peieira postures up.
Peieira looking to pass the guard.
Dre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peieira is aware though and is defending well.
Dre keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira 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.
Dre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peieira uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira advances to full mount.
Peieira has hold of Dre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dre is controlling an arm, preventing Peieira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dre tries to lock up and control but Peieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peieira prevents Dre from getting the reversal.
Peieira tries to control but Dre wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dre tries to lock up and control but Peieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peieira has isolated one of Dre's arms. Dre looking to fight him off but Peieira twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Peieira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 4140 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Jake Rizzo (ranked 504 p4p, 279 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Mastodon - Blood and Thunder as his entrance music. Jake Rizzo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boytsov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Boytsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice combo by Rizzo! Oh, that's hurt him - Boytsov falls to the canvas and Rizzo follows him into side control.
 Boytsov is rocked!
It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo controls the position.
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boytsov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo working away.
Rizzo just content to control the position.
Boytsov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boytsov is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.
Boytsov seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo throwing shots but Boytsov is blocking nicely.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rizzo's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rizzo sends Boytsov down but not out. Rizzo dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Boytsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boytsov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rizzo working away.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boytsov manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo is stalling in the full guard.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boytsov trying to control the position.
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rizzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boytsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boytsov.
A swing and a miss from Boytsov.
Boytsov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is not content to let Boytsov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
Boytsov is thwarting Rizzo's attempts to control the position.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rizzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rizzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzo is looking to control Boytsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizzo avoid being mounted?
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.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo is defending well.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov prevents Rizzo from improving his position.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boytsov not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boytsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Rizzo drops Boytsov with a left right combo! Rizzo follows him down to the ground into side control.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Jake Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
Boytsov wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is pressing down on Rizzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boytsov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rizzo uses it to pass to side control.
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Boytsov is letting Rizzo control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov wants to control but Rizzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boytsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boytsov misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boytsov is in Rizzo's guard.
Boytsov pushes down on Rizzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Rizzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Boytsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rizzo's head.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo is defending well.
Rizzo wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Jake Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boytsov is pressing down on Rizzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzo is holding on for now.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
That's four 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.
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jake Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that Boytsov avoids nicely.
Boytsov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jake Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boytsov scores with a hook to the body. Rizzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Boytsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Rizzo!
A relieved looking Jake Rizzo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 2217 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Blake Leopoldo (ranked 302 p4p, 347 weight class). Averescu comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu gets caught flat footed, as Leopoldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leopoldo prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Leopoldo 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.
Averescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leopoldo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Leopoldo dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Leopoldo is dominant here and he's now got Averescu's back!
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leopoldo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Leopoldo manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Averescu is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Platt (ranked 1838 p4p, 2095 weight class) and Anthony Lavicci (ranked 208 p4p, 234 weight class). Anthony Lavicci is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Platt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lavicci pinned against the cage. Lavicci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Platt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Platt throws a big elbow that misses.
Platt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Platt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Platt frees his head nicely. Oh but Lavicci has switched to an armbar! Platt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 685 p4p, 994 weight class) and Jamal Adams (ranked 86 p4p, 123 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams thuds a left hand into Tonon's body.
A jab from Adams misses.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon stalling in the clinch.
Tonon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon stalling against the cage.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adams is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
Adams won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Adams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tonon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Adams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonon, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Adams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams is holding on to half guard well.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is pressing down on Tonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon 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.
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.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamal Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon attempts a counter takedown but Adams avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there.
Adams is positioning himself well to prevent Tonon advancing to mount.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Adams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adams is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adams!
Tonon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Adams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Adams!
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tonon is looking for a triangle here but Adams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is letting Adams control him for a moment.
Tonon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tonon!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
Adams controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tonon moves to clinch but Adams breaks away
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Tonon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonon manages to avoid it.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Adams swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Tonon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Adams as he works his way to full guard.
Tonon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top!
Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Tonon is trying to hold Adams in close to prevent damage but Adams has managed to pass into half guard.
Adams is controlling the pace.
Adams is trying to control. Tonon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Tonon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jamal Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 292 p4p, 890 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 51 p4p, 136 weight class). Joe Dinapoli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Kennedy swings for the body but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Dinapoli to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dinapoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
Dinapoli closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
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!
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Dinapoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennedy is rocked!
Dinapoli connects with a body shot.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
Some wild striking there from Dinapoli.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Dinapoli avoids nicely.
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kennedy has time to react.
A low kick from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dinapoli moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinapoli prevents Kennedy from breaking the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Dinapoli pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinapoli.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy looks winded!
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Dinapoli is controlling him.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dinapoli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinapoli cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
A shot to the body from Dinapoli misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinapoli as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli is rocked!
Dinapoli forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dinapoli as the two fighters clinch.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe Dinapoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Dinapoli's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dinapoli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinapoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dinapoli.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Dinapoli managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dinapoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinapoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dinapoli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Dinapoli had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kennedy misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Dinapoli with a jab.
Dinapoli punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dinapoli cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a huge left! Kennedy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dinapoli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kennedy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli 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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