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KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Callum Walsh (ranked 5911 p4p, 25092 weight class) and Jake Brown (ranked 250 p4p, 295 weight class). Walsh comes into the arena with Unfaithful blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walsh's guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to advance position but Walsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brown is looking to improve his position but Walsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown tries to hold on but Walsh postures up.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Walsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with punches from the bottom.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Walsh stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walsh is one step ahead there.
Walsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walsh being controlled here momentarily.
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walsh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has Walsh pressed against the cage.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Walsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walsh avoid being mounted?
Walsh is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walsh throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walsh.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Walsh avoids it.
As Brown tries to get set, Walsh tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Walsh avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Walsh misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Walsh's head back.
Callum Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Walsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown jabs Walsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walsh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Walsh is looking for a counter combo.
Walsh closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Walsh pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Walsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walsh feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. Brown is now in Walsh's guard.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walsh being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walsh checks a leg kick.
Walsh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Jake Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
More stalling from Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is not content to let Brown control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Walsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walsh sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walsh kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown tries a low kick but Walsh avoids it.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walsh up against the cage.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Walsh manages to get underhooks.
Callum Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Brown.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walsh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walsh did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown is working for a kimura but Walsh is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walsh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walsh defends it well.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown is taking a breather. Walsh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Walsh gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is trying to keep Brown in close.
Callum Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Ribas (ranked 6936 p4p, 6663 weight class) and Cameron White (ranked 493 p4p, 480 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Ribas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron White!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribas closes the distance and clinches.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Ribas has double underhooks.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White pulls guard successfully.
Ribas postures up.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribas wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Ribas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working a defensive guard here.
Ribas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
White 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribas rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ribas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribas stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribas, which made it look bad.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ribas dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White tries to break the clinch but Ribas is controlling the position.
Ribas drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribas drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribas lands a body shot.
Ribas breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Ribas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron White.
Ribas tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribas somewhat.
Ribas moves into the clinch.
Ribas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribas jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribas rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Ribas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribas feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Ribas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribas is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribas has White pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Ribas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ribas throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribas.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribas sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribas moves into the clinch.
Ribas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Ribas pulls guard effortlessly.
Ribas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ribas passes into side control, despite White's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is trying to control Ribas's posture but Ribas avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribas tries to advance to mount but White denies him.
Ribas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White tries to control but Ribas manages to take his back.
White just trying to survive but Ribas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribas punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White avoids the strikes from Ribas.
Ribas 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.
Ribas is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.
Ribas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
White tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribas working for a choke but White is defending well.
Ribas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Ribas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
White is trying to break free.
Ribas controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ribas keeps control of the position easily here as White tries to buck him off.
Ribas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ribas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ribas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to control the position but Ribas manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Ribas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ribas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Ribas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White tries to clinch up but Ribas circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ribas clinches.
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribas as he avoids it easily.
White tries to clinch but Ribas is having none of it.
Ribas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Ribas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Ribas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribas moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White tries to clinch up but Ribas circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribas moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribas jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
White wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Ribas is controlling White's posture.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribas pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to pass the guard but Ribas is keeping the position.
White wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Ribas has White pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dustin Ribas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White gets tackled into the cage by Ribas. Ribas maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribas manages to break the clinch.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribas misses the target.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribas's guard.
Ribas pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribas drags the fight down to the ground.
Ribas controlling White's posture.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribas's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribas is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White passes to side control.
Ribas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribas controlling the position well.
Cameron White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Ribas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dustin Ribas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribas manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Ribas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Ribas!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Ribas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Tessin (ranked 6712 p4p, 6618 weight class) and Hank Rufkin (ranked 484 p4p, 477 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Tessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Rufkin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rufkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rufkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tessin.
Tessin throws a front kick that sends Rufkin stumbling back into the cage.
Tessin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tessin tries to clinch up
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rufkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tessin pulls Rufkin in close to prevent any damage.
Rufkin stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rufkin forces his way into half guard.
Tessin wants to get back to his feet.
Rufkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rufkin not doing much here.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Rufkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tessin sees it coming and defends easily.
Tessin is looking for a sweep. Rufkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tessin wants to improve his position but Rufkin is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rufkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tessin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rufkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tessin tries to get to full guard but Rufkin has control of the leg.
Rufkin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin trying to control here.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rufkin is thwarting Tessin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tessin drives through and clinches with Rufkin against the cage.
Rufkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tessin misses with a punch to the body.
Tessin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Tessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rufkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Tessin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rufkin.
Rufkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tessin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rufkin trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
Tessin is trying to get back to half guard.
Tessin is working hard here to advance position.
Rufkin tries to move to full mount but Tessin actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessin wants to control but Rufkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rufkin trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Rufkin will probably get the nod.
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.
Rufkin throws a jab when Tessin was well out of range.
Rufkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rufkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tessin defends it well.
Tessin moves in looking to clinch but Rufkin pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Rufkin as Tessin shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tessin enables Rufkin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tessin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tessin is looking to stand back up but Rufkin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tessin.
Rufkin is keen to just control but Tessin is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin is holding on to half guard well.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
Rufkin wants to control but Tessin is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rufkin is working for a kimura but Tessin is defending it quite comfortably.
Rufkin prevents Tessin from improving his position.
Rufkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tessin moves into full guard.
Tessin controls Rufkin momentarily but Rufkin frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessin managing to control the position.
Rufkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessin is trying to keep Rufkin in close.
Rufkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rufkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessin struggling a bit here.
Tessin trying to remain calm as Rufkin controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rufkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Tessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rufkin working the ground and pound but Tessin is defending the strikes.
Tessin tries to bench press Rufkin off him but Rufkin keeps the position.
Tessin is trying to control Rufkin's posture but Rufkin avoids it.
Rufkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Tessin struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rufkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tessin, who protects the arm well.
Tessin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rufkin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tessin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Rufkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ermolay Telegin (ranked 6122 p4p, 6157 weight class) and John West (ranked 620 p4p, 623 weight class). Ermolay Telegin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ermolay Telegin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John West!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telegin looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Telegin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Telegin looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Telegin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like John West has been cut.
Ermolay Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telegin swinging wildly here.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telegin misses with a body shot.
Telegin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telegin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Telegin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Telegin misses its intended target.
Telegin throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West shoots in and drives through. Telegin sprawls well.
Telegin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West has managed to clinch.
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!
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Telegin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Telegin.
No joy there for Telegin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Telegin.
West throws a fast counter high kick but Telegin manages to duck under it in time.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Telegin.
Telegin is breathing heavily.
West moves into range and clinches up with Telegin.
Telegin can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Telegin defends it nicely.
Ermolay Telegin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Telegin slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West misses with a double jab.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Telegin tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Telegin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telegin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telegin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Telegin does no damage.
Telegin fails to land with a series of punches.
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Telegin is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Telegin into the cage.
West tries to pull guard but Telegin won't allow it.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Telegin.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telegin backwards.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West has closed the distance and engaged Telegin in a clinch.
Telegin tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telegin to keep the fight standing.
West fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Telegin misses its intended target.
West fails with the takedown.
A jab from Telegin finds it's way through West's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telegin misses with a series of wild punches.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Telegin blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ermolay Telegin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John West'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.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telegin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Telegin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooh!!! Telegin has knocked West down with a huge combo! Telegin steps away and waves a wobbly West back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 West is rocked!
Telegin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Telegin finish him?
Ermolay Telegin is winning the standup battle so far.
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Telegin, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from West.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West slips a jab and a cross from Telegin.
Telegin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telegin looks to land a combination. West sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up John West's cut even more.
Telegin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Telegin moves away.
Telegin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telegin. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West forces Telegin back against the cage and clinches.
Telegin being controlled against the cage.
Telegin looking to stall.
Telegin is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West has Telegin pressed against the cage, preventing Telegin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telegin throws a right and a left that both miss.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
West pushes Telegin up against the cage in a clinch.
West breaks the clinch.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Telegin's waist but Telegin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Telegin throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Telegin tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West effectively controlling the action here.
West has Telegin pressed against the cage, preventing Telegin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telegin throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West instigates a clinch.
West tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ermolay Telegin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John West.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Telegin looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West shoots in and drives through. Telegin sprawls well.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Telegin stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Telegin missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Telegin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West takes one on the button.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries for a takedown but Telegin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Telegin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Telegin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Telegin.
Telegin looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Telegin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Telegin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West fails with the takedown.
Telegin misses with a double jab
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ermolay Telegin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
No joy there for Telegin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Telegin misses.
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Telegin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West is trying to pull guard but Telegin has him pressed against the cage.
Telegin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Telegin.
Telegin throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Telegin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Telegin.
Telegin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West forces Telegin back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from West.
Telegin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
Ermolay Telegin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John West.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Telegin swinging wildly here.
West dives in and grabs Telegin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Telegin pushes down on West's head and hops out.
Telegin is looking to counter punch.
Ermolay Telegin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Telegin pinned against the cage. Telegin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Telegin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin just misses with a punch to the body.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Telegin.
West clinches up with Telegin and pushes him back against the cage.
West missing with knees to the body.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telegin to keep the fight standing.
Telegin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Telegin stands up from West's guard - Telegin perhaps looking for a knockout.
West blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Telegin tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West drives through and clinches with Telegin against the cage.
Telegin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Telegin is defending well.
Ermolay Telegin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Telegin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Telegin misses.
Nice defenses there by West.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Telegin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telegin.
Telegin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Telegin connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Telegin sprawls well. Telegin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telegin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ermolay Telegin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Telegin, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ermolay Telegin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunchist (ranked 3632 p4p, 2956 weight class) and Martins Verdins (ranked 132 p4p, 116 weight class). Martins Verdins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300
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295
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punchy McPunchist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martins Verdins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
Verdins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPunchist.
McPunchist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McPunchist.
Verdins looks winded!
A short right from McPunchist.
A short uppercut from McPunchist.
McPunchist is working Verdins over against the cage.
McPunchist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McPunchist scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McPunchist.
A short body shot lands from McPunchist as the two fighters clinch.
McPunchist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McPunchist gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McPunchist lands a left hand.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left hand lands to the body for McPunchist.
McPunchist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verdins wants to get back to striking at distance but McPunchist won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from McPunchist.
McPunchist digs a right hand underneath Verdins's ribcage. Verdins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from McPunchist.
A shot in the inside from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands with a right to the head.
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike.
McPunchist lands a shoulder strike.
Verdins is rocked!
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verdins is still on wobbly legs! Can McPunchist finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchist dips a shoulder and cracks Verdins with a mighty uppercut! Verdins falls back against the cage and McPunchist unloads with a barrage of strikes! Verdins 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 - McPunchist screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 2373 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 95 p4p, 88 weight class). Santiago has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babyara looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Babyara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Babyara scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago swings widly with a right hand
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago misses with an uppercut
and Babyara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babyara works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Babyara lands with a good body shot.
Babyara connects with a jab.
Babyara lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santiago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babyara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooh!!! Babyara has knocked Santiago down with a huge combo! Babyara steps away and waves a wobbly Santiago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Babyara finish him?
Santiago misses with a looping right.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Babyara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babyara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babyara takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooh!!! Babyara has knocked Santiago down with a huge combo! Babyara steps away and waves a wobbly Santiago back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babyara throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Babyara misses with a body shot
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Babyara connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Babyara does no damage.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Santiago lands a jab to the nose.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Babyara fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago throws a counter combo.
Babyara lands a left and a right that send Santiago crashing to the mat, dazed. Babyara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Babyara is looking to wear down Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babyara walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Santiago drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Babyara swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Santiago's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Dodong Santiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm not young anymore. Let's be real lets give this kids a chance to level up. Buy I'm not going anywhere ill fight till I collapse.. #KINGOFFARTMMA '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 1819 p4p, 1489 weight class) and Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 75 p4p, 64 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Brakeley lands with a hook. Stepanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brakeley. Brakeley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.
Stepanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brakeley sprawls well initially but Stepanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brakeley is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brakeley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konstantin Stepanov!
A victorious Konstantin Stepanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 2213 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 64 p4p, 26 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Nickels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickels cracks Dee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickels closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dee's brow.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dee regains guard immediately.
Dee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nickels presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Dee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Dee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickels pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee pushes Nickels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dee.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Dee.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Nickels avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short left from Dee.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but Nickels blocks with his arms.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dee defending well as Nickels loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
Dee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dee.
Dee blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Dee shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Dee - that landed with a thud.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee lands a left hand.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dee.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Dee shrugs off.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee lands an elbow inside that Nickels shrugs off.
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Dee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickels.
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickels.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickels throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickels lands a right hook to the body.
Dee tries to keep at a distance but Nickels has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Dee tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickels avoids it.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickels blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee blocks the elbow strike.
Dee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee is pushing Nickels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nickels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickels finds it's way round the side to connect with Dee's head.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickels checks a leg kick.
Nickels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nickels misses with a looping right.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels throws an off balance right hand
and Dee counters with a low kick, right behind Nickels 's knee.
Nickels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Nickels.
 Dee is rocked!
Nickels avoids the body shot from Dee.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Nickels - that's a beauty! Dee is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nickels can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Nickels!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Alatalo (ranked 1379 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 36 p4p, 60 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mikko Alatalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikko Alatalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ringnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ringnes misses with an uppercut.
Ringnes scores with a nice strike.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Ringnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ringnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Alatalo throws a low kick but Ringnes moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Alatalo connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Jab by Ringnes .
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Ringnes checks it.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Ringnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ringnes cracks Alatalo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alatalo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ringnes finish him?
Alatalo is rocked!
Ringnes sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Alatalo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Alatalo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 610 p4p, 474 weight class) and Gary Sparxx (ranked 15 p4p, 17 weight class). Gary Sparxx will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrano Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparxx looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparxx misses.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparxx throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Sparxx misses.
Sparxx misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson slips under a jab from Sparxx.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Sparxx throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparxx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Sparxx holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson wants the takedown. Sparxx is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sparxx's guard against the cage.
Sparxx is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sparxx tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Sparxx wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Sparxx turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Sparxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparxx thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson winds up and cracks Sparxx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparxx is looking to escape.
Jackson is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Sparxx's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparxx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Sparxx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Sparxx wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Sparxx.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sparxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Sparxx jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jackson catches Sparxx right on the button with a cross.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Sparxx.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparxx.
Sparxx swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Sparxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparxx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson slips a jab from Sparxx.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
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!
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrano Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrano Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sparxx tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparxx throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sparxx misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Sparxx as he connects with a hook.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sparxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparxx counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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