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WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Kras (ranked 4419 p4p, 23116 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 506 p4p, 726 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaktic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaktic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaktic working the strikes but Kras uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jaktic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kras wants to get back to his feet.
Jaktic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaktic wants to pass the guard but Kras is defending well.
Jaktic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic wants to advance to full mount but Kras doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaktic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kras is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Kras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kras postures up in Jaktic's guard and throws a big left but Jaktic blocks it.
Kras landing some decent shots from guard.
Kras looking to pass the guard.
Jaktic working a defensive guard but Kras manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jaktic dodges the ground and pound from Kras.
Jaktic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kras is controlling him well.
Jaktic defending against the ground and pound.
Kras content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kras landing strikes.
Kras trying to control the action but Jaktic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaktic's head.
Jaktic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kras.
Kras is trying to control. Jaktic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaktic wants to improve his position but Kras is controlling well.
Jaktic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kras.
Jaktic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaktic kicks Kras off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kras enables Jaktic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaktic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaktic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaktic throwing strikes but missing.
Kras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kras wants to get back to his feet but Jaktic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaktic 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.
Kras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kras wants to stand and escape but Jaktic is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kras fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaktic! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaktic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kras on his heels. He'll look to pass Kras's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaktic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaktic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jaktic throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaktic leaves Kras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kras gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kras keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
Jaktic 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.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic prevents Kras from getting back to his feet.
Jaktic postures up in Kras's guard and throws a big left but Kras blocks it.
Jaktic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kras keeping moving, preventing Jaktic from controlling successfully.
William Jaktic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaktic connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaktic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaktic is standing up over Kras. Kras looks to escape but Jaktic dives into side control.
Kras trying to remain calm as Jaktic controls from the top position.
Jaktic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaktic is putting a hurting on Kras here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jaktic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaktic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kras regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jaktic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jaktic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaktic is trying to control. Kras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaktic throwing shots but Kras is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kras tries to get out of the position.
Jaktic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kras enables Jaktic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kras is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jaktic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kras regains guard immediately.
Jaktic is standing up over Kras. Kras looks to escape but Jaktic dives into side control.
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!
Jaktic is trying to ground and pound but Kras uses the momentary lack of control by Jaktic to regain half guard.
Jaktic is looking to take a break and control but Kras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaktic is looking to take a break and control but Kras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaktic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaktic is keen to just control but Kras is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaktic.
Jaktic trying to pass the guard but Kras defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kras or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaktic, which made it look bad.
Jaktic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kras to the ground. Jaktic is now in Kras's guard.
Jaktic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kras wants to stand up but Jaktic is controlling him.
Jaktic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaktic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kras is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Kras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic is trying to keep Kras in close.
Kras lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaktic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kras is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kras with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kras wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaktic as Kras tries to tie him up.
Kras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jaktic can't fight it off and eventually Kras manages to take the fight to the floor. Jaktic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaktic managing to control the position.
Jaktic wants to stand but Kras is controlling the position.
Don Kras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaktic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kras showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kras won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Kras from controlling successfully.
Kras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaktic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaktic working a defensive guard here.
Jaktic wants to stand up but Kras is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaktic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic trying to control but Kras is working from the bottom.
Kras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaktic is controlling him.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Kras keeps moving.
Jaktic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kras is retaining full guard.
Kras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaktic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaktic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Kras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaktic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaktic trying to advance position but Kras counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic pushes down on Kras's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jaktic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaktic 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jaktic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 3493 p4p, 24270 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 433 p4p, 699 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira is looking to clinch.
Prawira blocks a jab.
Prawira feinted with a counter takedown.
Prawira misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prawira has managed to clinch.
Shackleton lands a nice knee to the body.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prawira.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prawira.
Shackleton trying to land knees to the body.
Prawira being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shackleton wants it to stay on the feet.
Shackleton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shackleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Prawira.
Prawira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shackleton clinches with his opponent.
Prawira pulls guard successfully.
Shackleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shackleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shackleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prawira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleton lands a couple of digs.
Prawira looking for a guillotine here but Shackleton defends easily.
Shackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleton with a nice head shot there.
Prawira looking to control.
Shackleton with a nice head shot there.
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.
Prawira looking for a guillotine here but Shackleton defends easily.
Shackleton wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Prawira has an active guard here but Shackleton has managed to pass into half guard.
Shackleton is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Shackleton there.
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shackleton pulls his head out easily.
Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prawira looking for submissions off his back.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Shackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Shackleton has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shackleton drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Prawira closes the distance and clinches up with Shackleton, looking for a takedown. Prawira pushes Shackleton against the cage but Shackleton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleton misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleton, as that shot connected.
Shackleton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prawira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Shackleton does no damage.
Prawira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shackleton counters with a thumping low kick.
Shackleton moves into the clinch.
Shackleton lands a nice knee to the body.
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Shackleton.
Shackleton stuffs the takedown attempt from Prawira. Prawira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaka Prawira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prawira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Prawira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton manages to get back to half guard.
Shackleton missing with punches from the bottom.
Shackleton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prawira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shackleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Shackleton pulls Prawira in close to prevent any damage.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton wants to sweep but no luck.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Prawira looking to improve position, pressing down on Shackleton's thigh with his hand. Shackleton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Prawira paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Prawira's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shackleton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Biggie Shackleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Biggie Shackleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a great fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wright (ranked 2535 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Chris Coyle (ranked 301 p4p, 323 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright showed some decent athleticism there.
Coyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Coyle is concentrating on defense, preventing Wright from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coyle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coyle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coyle trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Coyle trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Wright wants to control but Coyle postures up.
Coyle landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Coyle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wright will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Coyle advances to mount.
Coyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Coyle controlling from mount.
Wright wants to control but Coyle is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coyle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Coyle avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Coyle landing strikes from the mount.
Wright wants to control but Coyle is having none of it.
Coyle unloading with bombs!
 Wright is rocked!
Coyle postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Wright out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Coyle goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Coyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Asakura (ranked 2168 p4p, 2962 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 302 p4p, 398 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asakura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to JJBA - Giorno's Theme. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Tragedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tragedy eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Tragedy. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asakura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tragedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Tragedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Tragedy tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Asakura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tragedy backs up against the cage.
Tragedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tragedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy lands with a cross.
Tragedy closes the distance and clinches.
Tragedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling him.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Tragedy.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy blocks an uppercut.
Tragedy stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tragedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy just leaning against Asakura, taking a breather.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Tragedy has the dominant position.
Tragedy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tragedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asakura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tragedy did well to prevent Asakura getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Asakura from advancing position.
Asakura slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura prevents Tragedy from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tragedy trying to control but Asakura postures up.
Asakura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tragedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Tragedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy throws a chopping leg kick but Asakura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Tragedy.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
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.
A big right from Tragedy misses.
Asakura stalks Tragedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tragedy's face. Tragedy staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tragedy sprawls well. Tragedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
Asakura misses with a double jab
enabling Tragedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tragedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tragedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tragedy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tragedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tragedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Tragedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Tragedy.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tragedy to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tragedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tragedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tragedy misses.
Asakura tries to bum rush Tragedy with a series of wild strikes but Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tragedy closes the distance and clinches.
Tragedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tragedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tragedy.
Asakura is working for takedown but Tragedy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Tragedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asakura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tragedy can turn it around.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling him.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy is trying to control but Asakura manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura controlling the position easily from mount.
Tragedy is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Asakura controlling from the full mount.
Asakura prevents Tragedy from getting the reversal.
Asakura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tragedy for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trage Tragedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tragedy misses with the combination.
Asakura tries to bum rush Tragedy with a series of wild strikes but Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura throws a right hand that Tragedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tragedy also avoids with ease.
Tragedy leaves Asakura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tragedy.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Tragedy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Tragedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tragedy slips a straight right by Asakura.
Tragedy counters with a body kick.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Tragedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tragedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asakura's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Tragedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Tragedy avoids them all with ease.
Tragedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tragedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tragedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tragedy lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Tragedy unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tragedy dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Asakura is rocked!
Tragedy lands an overhand right.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Tragedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Tragedy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Asakura! Tragedy dives in looking to finish! Asakura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
An out of breath Trage Tragedy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kerzner (ranked 2657 p4p, 23115 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 403 p4p, 796 weight class). Peter OBrien 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner stuffs the takedown attempt from OBrien. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerzner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
Kerzner leaves OBrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerzner throws an overhand right that lands on OBrien's shoulder, as OBrien tries to avoid the shot.
Kerzner throws a jab but it's blocked by OBrien.
Kerzner throws a hook but OBrien avoids it easily.
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Kerzner slowing the pace effectively.
Kerzner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerzner slips under a jab from OBrien.
Kerzner lands a nice shot that snaps OBrien's head back.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kerzner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to clinch but Kerzner is avoiding it.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Kerzner.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kerzner defends it well.
OBrien looks for a takedown but Kerzner sprawls well.
Kerzner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerzner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kerzner wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Kerzner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kerzner continues to drive forward.
OBrien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
Kerzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien gets underhooks to prevent Kerzner's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
Kerzner lands a body shot.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kerzner is defending well.
OBrien blocks a body shot from Kerzner.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerzner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow.
A hook to the body from Kerzner.
Kerzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Kerzner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kerzner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
Kerzner prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerzner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerzner manages to break the clinch.
Kerzner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
OBrien prevents Kerzner from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien tries to improve position but can't.
Kerzner wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerzner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kerzner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OBrien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OBrien is not content to let Kerzner control the position.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
OBrien looking for a sweep but Kerzner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kerzner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
Kerzner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien wants to control but Kerzner is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kerzner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kerzner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Kerzner connects with a body shot that sends OBrien's belly button to the back.
Kerzner scores with a nice head shot.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerzner.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kerzner trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is trying to control. Kerzner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerzner tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Kerzner is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kerzner trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kerzner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kerzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerzner is trying is best to control the position here.
Kerzner blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Kerzner trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerzner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien trying to control but Kerzner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kerzner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerzner has wrist control.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerzner's head.
Kerzner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kerzner keeps moving.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerzner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kerzner trying to control the position.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Kerzner blocks nicely.
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.
Kerzner is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerzner tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerzner to the ground. Kerzner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OBrien walks into a jab.
Kerzner scores with a nice head shot.
Kerzner keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Kerzner misses.
Kerzner connects with a good right hand that stumbles OBrien. OBrien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OBrien blocks a jab.
Kerzner jabs at OBrien's body.
A big right from Kerzner misses.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kerzner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner fails to land with a series of punches.
Harold Kerzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerzner swivels and escapes.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerzner pinned against the cage. Kerzner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerzner tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerzner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerzner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OBrien misses with a takedown
and Kerzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerzner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerzner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kerzner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OBrien slips under a jab from Kerzner.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerzner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
Kerzner lands a jab to the nose.
Kerzner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OBrien throws Kerzner to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerzner scores with a jab. OBrien acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerzner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner leaves OBrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kerzner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Kerzner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow.
OBrien has Kerzner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OBrien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kerzner tumbling to the mat - OBrien dives into Kerzner's guard.
OBrien trying to control but Kerzner is working from the bottom.
Kerzner is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
Kerzner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is wriggling around but Kerzner manages to pass to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Kerzner is keeping busy.
Kerzner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kerzner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien gets back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to keep Kerzner in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerzner wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Kerzner from controlling successfully.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Kerzner tries to pass.
Kerzner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Kerzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kerzner is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kerzner pushes his legs off easily.
Kerzner looking to pass the guard.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from OBrien does it's job there.
Kerzner punishes OBrien's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Kerzner both land. Nice combination.
Harold Kerzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerzner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Kerzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerzner, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Kerzner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 1389 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 191 p4p, 240 weight class). Fitzgerald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Bedtime by Ninja Sex Party. Jake Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Fitzgerald!
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, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
It looked like Fitzgerald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgerald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greg Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald with a jab.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Smith misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fitzgerald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fitzgerald is trying to buck Smith off.
Fitzgerald keeps Smith under control for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fitzgerald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Fitzgerald is defending the position.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to control. Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Fitzgerald's temple.
Smith prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Fitzgerald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fitzgerald.
Smith punching from mount but Fitzgerald doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith has control of Fitzgerald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fitzgerald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fitzgerald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzgerald tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzgerald looks a forlorn figure.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith tries to control but Fitzgerald wriggling away.
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!
Smith breaks from Fitzgerald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fitzgerald is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Oh Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fitzgerald?
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith scoring with strikes but Fitzgerald is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
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.
Smith moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fitzgerald is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Jake Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Fitzgerald is working away.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Smith working Fitzgerald over with strikes.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is pressing down on Fitzgerald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzgerald is holding on for now.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzgerald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith working Fitzgerald over with strikes.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is looking to escape.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Fitzgerald's temple.
Fitzgerald is looking to escape.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith 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.
Smith thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is trying to control. Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is nestled in close to Fitzgerald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fitzgerald is looking to escape.
Fitzgerald has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Greg Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
BAM! Fitzgerald delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Greg Fitzgerald!
Greg Fitzgerald made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm always goin' for the knockout & Lil' Jakey was scared of what I can do on my feet! Everyone here knows I'm the hardest fookin' hitter to ever step into this cage! Fook' these rankings! Fans want to see a belt around The Birmingham Orangutan's waist! It's bedtime for anyone who thinks different.'.
Jake Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'That's twice now. He's simply the better fighter. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 2167 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 301 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Clark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Clark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masvidal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Masvidal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark is working Masvidal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark postures up.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masvidal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Masvidal 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.
Masvidal is rocked!
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal's brow.
Clark arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Masvidal's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
A very excited looking Wesley Clark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 1826 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Travis Scotty (ranked 286 p4p, 214 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the cage accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Scotty!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scotty sprawls well. Scotty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boudreaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Scotty clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Scotty fails to land.
Boudreaux pulls guard successfully.
Boudreaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scotty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scotty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boudreaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scotty wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty forces his way into half guard.
Scotty controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudreaux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Scotty. Oh but Boudreaux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Scotty goes limp - he's gone! Boudreaux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jethro Boudreaux!
Jethro Boudreaux managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 1107 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 120 p4p, 156 weight class). Jamay comes into the arena with HUMBLE blaring out of the sound system. 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers scores with a one two! Jamay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamay misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamay thinking.
Jamay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Jamay getting side control.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay is looking to stall here but Rogers recovers full guard.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamay is aware though and is defending well.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Jamay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jamay is chipping away with strikes.
Jamay trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Jamay tries to advance to mount but Rogers denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jamay.
Jamay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jamay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogers, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rogers wants to control but Jamay postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers parries the strikes from Jamay easily there. Jamay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rogers to escape.
Jamay advances to full mount.
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Jamay maintains control.
Jamay with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jamay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rogers is now in Jamay's guard. A big mistake from Jamay there, giving up the dominant position!
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jamay keeps moving.
Jamay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jamay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jamay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jamay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jamay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jamay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Jamay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jamay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Jamay throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Jamay pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamay walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamay throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jamay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Jamay moved away.
Jamay tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Jamay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogers. Rogers obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Jamay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kofi Jamay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Jamay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers postures up.
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.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Jamay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jamay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamay throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamay wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers stands up over Jamay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jamay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamay trying to control the position.
Jamay is looking for a triangle here but Rogers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jamay some visible discomfort.
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamay is defending well.
Rogers tries for a kimura but Jamay is defending well.
Jamay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Jamay is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jamay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamay is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
Jamay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rogers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Jamay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamay lands with a nice body kick.
Jamay takes one on the button.
Rogers slips under a jab from Jamay.
Jamay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamay takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Jamay backing up. Jamay nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers lands with a kick to the temple. Jamay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rogers there.
Jamay doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Jamay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Jamay.
Jamay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jamay throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Jamay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamay.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Jamay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamay is just out of range.
Jamay throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamay.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rogers checks a leg kick.
Rogers feints and then cracks Jamay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamay down.
Jamay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Jamay is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Jamay has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rogers should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jamay has tightened it up now! Rogers should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kofi Jamay!
Post fight, an emotional Kofi Jamay said 'Hey Nick! You got a new problem at 145 maaan. Makin' the debut in style. A lot of interesting matchups in the top 10. I wann'em all! Corbin Leopold you maul people on the ground. I'd like to see you try that with me!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 503 p4p, 669 weight class) and Balthazar Baker (ranked 72 p4p, 100 weight class). Garcia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthazar Baker!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker moves away from the strike by Garcia.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Baker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Balthazar Baker has been cut.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Mickey Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balthazar Baker.
Garcia is working Baker over against the cage.
Baker is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Baker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Baker works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to control the position but Garcia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Baker defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker controlling the position.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Baker has moved into half guard.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baker trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Baker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Baker lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Baker 's eye.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mickey Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balthazar Baker.
Baker gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker is rocked!
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baker with a big uppercut! Baker tries to clinch up but Garcia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baker to the mat! Baker covers up and Garcia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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