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BKFC 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Bottura (ranked 3373 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Joe Jobber (ranked 433 p4p, 429 weight class). Matteo Bottura 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matteo Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Jobber misses with a straight right.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jobber.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jobber.
Bottura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jobber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jobber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Jobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Jobber.
Jobber misses with a looping left.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Jobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Bottura connects with a body shot.
Jobber misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jobber throws out the jab.
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jobber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jobber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Jobber.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jobber misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jobber thinking.
Jobber throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Jobber manages to avoid it.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jobber.
Bottura cracks Jobber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Joe Jobber has been cut.
Jobber misses with an uppercut
and Bottura counters with a huge left! Jobber is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bottura isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jobber from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bottura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Bottura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delone Prodna (ranked 4572 p4p, 5793 weight class) and Death Knell (ranked 498 p4p, 568 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delone Prodna !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Knell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prodna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knell defends well and Prodna ends up having to push Knell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prodna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prodna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Knell.
 It looks like Delone Prodna has been cut.
Knell misses with a double jab.
Knell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Prodna counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knell keeps Prodna under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knell wants to control but Prodna postures up.
Knell prevents Prodna from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Knell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Prodna easily slips into full mount!
Knell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prodna unloads with some shots from mount but Knell bucks and avoids them well.
Prodna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prodna looking to control but Knell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knell working to try and regain half guard.
Knell wants to control but Prodna is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Prodna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Prodna wants to control the pace but Knell is squirming around nicely.
Prodna looking to secure an arm triangle but Knell defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knell tries to hold on but Prodna postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodna is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Prodna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delone Prodna . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prodna takes a swing at Knell's ribcage but misses.
Knell keeps Prodna at a distance using the push kick.
Prodna is breathing heavily.
Prodna misses with a takedown
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooh!!! Knell has knocked Prodna down with a huge combo! Knell steps away and waves a wobbly Prodna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Prodna is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knell grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Prodna takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Knell cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Death Knell!
A very excited looking Death Knell 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Durchen (ranked 5158 p4p, 5183 weight class) and Haroldinho Lewisinho (ranked 525 p4p, 527 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ashton Durchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haroldinho Lewisinho!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durchen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lewisinho defends well and Durchen ends up having to push Lewisinho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durchen can't get the takedown.
Lewisinho tightens his grip and picks Durchen up, before dumping him to the ground. Durchen manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewisinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewisinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewisinho preventing the sweep.
Lewisinho is working Durchen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewisinho is looking to pass into half guard but Durchen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durchen is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durchen trying to control but Lewisinho is working from the bottom.
Lewisinho scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durchen clinches up against the cage.
Durchen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Durchen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewisinho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lewisinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lewisinho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewisinho working the head and body with strikes.
Lewisinho is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durchen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewisinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewisinho stops Durchen from getting back to his feet.
Durchen trying to control here.
Durchen moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewisinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewisinho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durchen keeping moving, preventing Lewisinho from controlling successfully.
Durchen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lewisinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewisinho trying to control but Durchen is working from the bottom.
Lewisinho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewisinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durchen gets a clinch.
Lewisinho is trying to trip Durchen. He has hold of a leg but Durchen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewisinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lewisinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewisinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Durchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewisinho with a nice head shot there.
Lewisinho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durchen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haroldinho Lewisinho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durchen gets caught flat footed, as Lewisinho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewisinho wants to control from the top but Durchen keeps moving.
Lewisinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lewisinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewisinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durchen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewisinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewisinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewisinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Durchen is retaining full guard.
Durchen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewisinho controls the pace.
Lewisinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durchen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewisinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewisinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Durchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durchen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewisinho controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durchen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewisinho tries to avoid it but Durchen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewisinho to the ground. Lewisinho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durchen clinches up against the cage.
Durchen jumps guard and drags Lewisinho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durchen being controlled here, momentarily.
Lewisinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewisinho landing with the ground and pound.
Durchen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewisinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Durchen is retaining full guard.
Lewisinho 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.
Lewisinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewisinho is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ashton Durchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewisinho scores with a takedown into Durchen's guard.
Haroldinho Lewisinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewisinho distracts Durchen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lewisinho lands a couple of elbows.
Lewisinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Durchen keeping full guard, as Lewisinho tries to pass.
Lewisinho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewisinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haroldinho Lewisinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Durchen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lewisinho counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Lewisinho. No joy for Durchen on that attempt.
Lewisinho is looking for the big counter here.
Lewisinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durchen is not content to let Lewisinho control the position.
Lewisinho working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durchen prevents Lewisinho from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewisinho trying to control the position but Durchen is working away.
Lewisinho lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewisinho scores with punches from side control.
Durchen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lewisinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewisinho landing a few strikes.
Lewisinho is looking to take a break and control but Durchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewisinho is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Durchen's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durchen can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewisinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durchen keeps working.
Durchen is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewisinho scores with punches from side control.
Lewisinho stands up and beckons Durchen to his feet.
Durchen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durchen lands a nice hook to Lewisinho's body. Lewisinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewisinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewisinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Lewisinho working Durchen over with strikes.
Lewisinho controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewisinho slips a nice elbow through Durchen's hands, connecting with Durchen's forehead.
Durchen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durchen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lewisinho doesn't defend quickly enough and Durchen has managed to lock this one up! Can Lewisinho escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Durchen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ashton Durchen!
Ashton Durchen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Ired Irwin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 150.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Magnus Goddard was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emel Arslan (ranked 6088 p4p, 4870 weight class) and Jamie Crossten (ranked 439 p4p, 398 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emel Arslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Crossten!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arslan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslan misses with the body kick
and Crossten counters with a takedown into side control.
Crossten happy to just control the position for now.
Crossten working the strikes but Arslan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crossten is looking for a kimura here.
Arslan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crossten.
Arslan is trying to get back to full guard.
Crossten trying to control from half guard but Arslan is working away.
Crossten is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crossten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arslan defends it well.
Crossten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crossten is working for a submission of some sort.
Arslan wants to control but Crossten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crossten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crossten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crossten is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arslan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crossten tries to pass to full mount but Arslan defends it.
Arslan trying to control but Crossten postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arslan takes a swing at Crossten's ribcage but misses.
Arslan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crossten.
Arslan swinging wildly here.
Crossten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arslan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslan takes the fight into the clinch.
Crossten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Crossten trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arslan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crossten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crossten is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arslan is keen to just control but Crossten is a slippery customer.
Crossten controlling the position well.
Arslan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crossten keeps working.
Crossten desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crossten wants to control but Arslan is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emel Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslan fails to land with a series of punches.
Emel Arslan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arslan has Crossten up against the cage in a clinch.
Crossten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crossten moves forwards but Arslan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arslan darts in and clinches Crossten up against the cage.
Arslan tries a body shot but Crossten blocks it.
Arslan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan shoots for a takedown but Crossten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Crossten sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emel Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crossten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arslan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crossten is in Arslan's guard.
Crossten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crossten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arslan wants to control from the top but Crossten keeps moving.
Crossten 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.
Crossten trying to control the position here.
Crossten 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crossten has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arslan wants to control from the top but Crossten keeps moving.
Crossten seems keen to control Arslan's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crossten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arslan on his heels. He'll look to pass Arslan's guard now, I'm sure.
Arslan pushes Crossten off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crossten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crossten is breathing heavily.
Arslan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arslan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crossten.
Crossten seems to be working for a kimura but Arslan defends the submission attempt.
Crossten thows a huge punch but Arslan dodges it nicely.
Emel Arslan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arslan trying to get back to full guard but Crossten takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Crossten jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arslan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crossten trying to control the position but Arslan is working away.
Arslan can't do much from the bottom here.
Crossten wants to control but Arslan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Arslan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crossten in the domination position with Arslan hanging on.
Crossten postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emel Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arslan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crossten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Arslan misses
and Crossten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arslan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crossten should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arslan has tightened it up now! Crossten 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 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emel Arslan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bleak (ranked 5827 p4p, 4554 weight class) and Robek Robeksson (ranked 174 p4p, 154 weight class). Robek Robeksson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robek Robeksson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robeksson.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bleak lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Bleak.
Bleak scores with a jab to the body.
Robeksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bleak finds it's way round the side to connect with Robeksson's head.
Robeksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bleak defends it nicely.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robeksson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bleak to the mat! Bleak manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robeksson stands and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Bleak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Robeksson controls the position.
Robeksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robeksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Robeksson is controlling well.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robeksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bleak is not content to let Robeksson control the position.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Robeksson has mounted him!
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robeksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robeksson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bleak is in real trouble.
Bleak staying busy and making it hard for Robeksson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak fending off the submission attempt from Robeksson.
Robeksson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bleak is in real trouble here. Robeksson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bleak is tapping out! Robeksson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Labatt (ranked 4824 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Carcarlo Pravettoni (ranked 221 p4p, 211 weight class). Labatt comes to the cage accompanied by Dierks Bentley - Sideways. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pravettoni's choice of entrance music: I NANI. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braxton Labatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carcarlo Pravettoni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravettoni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Braxton Labatt has been cut.
Labatt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pravettoni circles away.
Despite the aggression on Pravettoni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Labatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Labatt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pravettoni sprawls well initially but Labatt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labatt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pravettoni is just riding it out for now. Labatt eventually gives up the hold.
Labatt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pravettoni is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Braxton Labatt!
After winning the bout, Braxton Labatt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Death Ma (ranked 4081 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Alessandro Berlusconi (ranked 522 p4p, 394 weight class). Death Ma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alessandro Berlusconi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma catches Berlusconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ma tries to clinch up but Berlusconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Berlusconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Ma.
Berlusconi's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berlusconi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ma as Berlusconi shoots in.
Ma feinted with a counter takedown.
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berlusconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ma trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Berlusconi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
Ma has hold of Berlusconi's hands but Berlusconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berlusconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berlusconi is looking for a kimura here.
Ma pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berlusconi content to control rather than advance.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
Berlusconi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berlusconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ma defending well though.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Ma's temple.
Berlusconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berlusconi tries to pass to full mount but Ma defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Berlusconi there.
Berlusconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berlusconi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berlusconi throwing shots but Ma is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berlusconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berlusconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berlusconi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berlusconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ma's guard.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berlusconi gets a takedown into half guard.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi working over Ma with some ground and pound. Ma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berlusconi in particular looking to stall.
Berlusconi wants to pass the guard but Ma is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ma wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi trying to mount his opponent but Ma defends it.
Berlusconi controlling the pace.
Berlusconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alessandro Berlusconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Berlusconi.
Ma trying to control but Berlusconi postures up.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi wants to pass to mount but Ma is defending the position.
Well, if Berlusconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Berlusconi seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi 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!
Berlusconi fails to land the takedown.
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berlusconi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berlusconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berlusconi is working Ma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berlusconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berlusconi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berlusconi tries for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
Ma is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berlusconi connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berlusconi decides to stand back up.
Ma moves in looking to clinch but Berlusconi pushes him off.
Berlusconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ma moves into the clinch.
Ma tries to stall but Berlusconi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berlusconi pulls guard effortlessly.
Ma is looking to stand up but Berlusconi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi pulls Ma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berlusconi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ma wanted to stand there but Berlusconi had control of the position.
Berlusconi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessandro Berlusconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berlusconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Death Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berlusconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Berlusconi ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Death Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Berlusconi gets the takedown into side control.
Ma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berlusconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berlusconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Death Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Berlusconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berlusconi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Berlusconi!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Berlusconi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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