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Ired Irwin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jamie Crossten was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Leech (ranked 5954 p4p, 6520 weight class) and Haroldinho Lewisinho (ranked 575 p4p, 598 weight class). Jonny Leech is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Leech! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haroldinho Lewisinho! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewisinho fails to land the takedown. Lewisinho shoots in but Leech avoids the takedown attempt easily. Leech throws a shot from downtown. Lewisinho moves away and avoids it. Lewisinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Leech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewisinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jonny Leech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroldinho Lewisinho. Lewisinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leech. Leech lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewisinho's sensitive parts. Leech throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Leech connects with an inside leg kick. Lewisinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leech.
Leech ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Leech chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leech. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leech lands with a slapping head kick. We've been told by Leech's head coaches at Top Gun Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Leech throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leech connects with a high kick. Lewisinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Leech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Leech shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewisinho as he avoids it easily. Leech turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Leech moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Leech lands with a kick to the temple. Lewisinho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Leech takes a swing at Lewisinho's ribcage but misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Leech. Jonny Leech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leech lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewisinho's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewisinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lewisinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leech tries to avoid it but Lewisinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leech to the ground. Leech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Leech feinted there with a counter leg kick. Leech connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewisinho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Leech scores with a punch to the head. Leech lands a leg kick that knocks Lewisinho off balance momentarily. Leech lunges at Lewisinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewisinho's hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Leech.
Lewisinho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lewisinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Leech throws a quick inside leg kick. Lewisinho drops his hands momentarily and Leech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Leech connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Leech turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Leech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewisinho. Leech throws a leg kick which misses Lewisinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewisinho tries to avoid it. Leech lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewisinho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lewisinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leech finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewisinho's head. Lewisinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leech defends it nicely. Leech fakes the leg kick and cracks Lewisinho in the body. Lewisinho looks winded! Lewisinho ducks right into an uppercut from Leech. Leech connects with an inside leg kick. Leech lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leech dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewisinho. That did some damage! Leech scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Leech gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Leech's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Leech is looking to slow Lewisinho down with leg kicks. Leech throws a head kick that misses letting Lewisinho counter with a right hand. Leech is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Leech fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lewisinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good leg kick by Leech. Leech throws a leg kick which misses Lewisinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewisinho tries to avoid it. Leech smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Leech chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewisinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leech. Leech obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewisinho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Leech connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leech scores with a leg kick.
Leech feints a jab promting Lewisinho to slip. Leech then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lewisinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Leech throws a leg kick which misses Lewisinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewisinho tries to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Leech dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Lewisinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Leech lands a nice hook to Lewisinho's body. Lewisinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Leech connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lewisinho's hands. Leech lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewisinho at a distance.
Jab by Leech. Nice cross by Leech. Leech connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Leech lands the left hand. Lewisinho is rocked! Leech digs a good body shot into Lewisinho's ribs. Jonny Leech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leech lands a jab to the head.
Lewisinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Leech finish him? Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leech - that will leave a mark!
Lewisinho seems to have recovered his senses. Leech lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Leech cracks Lewisinho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A lazy left from Leech finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewisinho shoots in and drives through. Leech sprawls well. Lewisinho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Leech is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lewisinho. Leech thumps Lewisinho with a low kick. Jonny Leech is winning the standup battle so far. A shot to the liver by Leech. Beautiful body shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Leech. Lewisinho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leech. Haroldinho Lewisinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Leech cracks Lewisinho with an open hand slap. Lewisinho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leech connects with a right hand. Lewisinho shakes it off. Leech stuns Lewisinho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lewisinho is breathing heavily. A nice inside leg kick there by Leech. That's going to slow Lewisinho down. A nice leg kick from Leech, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lewisinho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewisinho takes a kick to the side of the head. Leech with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Leech.
Leech is looking to slow Lewisinho down with leg kicks. Leech scores with a punch to the head. Leech scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Leech listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Leech forces Lewisinho back against the cage and clinches. Lewisinho blocks an elbow strike. Lewisinho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leech gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lewisinho is working for takedown but Leech is calmly controlling the position for now. Jonny Leech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroldinho Lewisinho. Leech working some nice short punches in the clinch. Leech gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewisinho.
Leech pushes Lewisinho against the cage. Leech is working some dirty boxing. Leech pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewisinho goes down! Lewisinho tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Leech moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Leech!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Harris (ranked 5863 p4p, 5496 weight class) and Georgeos Kongo (ranked 641 p4p, 624 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Harris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 cm 19 213 0 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm 18 205 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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Decent wrestler Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgeos Kongo! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris throws a jab when Kongo was well out of range. Kongo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris. Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kongo will feel that in the morning. A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot. Kongo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Harris is trying to maintain the position but Kongo is very close to passing his half guard. Kongo misses with a head shot. Harris uses the momentum to regain guard. Kongo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris has Kongo pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Harris misses with a body shot
and Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Harris fights it but they end up in guard. Harris has his feet on Kongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Harris thows a body kick. Kongo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for Harris. Harris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kongo looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Harris scores with a jab. We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Top Gun Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kongo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris. Tony Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harris drops Kongo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kongo looks back up at him and smiles so Harris waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Georgeos Kongo has been cut. Harris drops Kongo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Harris follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 5481 p4p, 6207 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 622 p4p, 655 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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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer! 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, Deepen Cider! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cider misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Boxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cider circles away. Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boxer throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range. Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider. Cider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxer avoids it really well and circles away. Boxer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cider looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cider pulls guard. Boxer throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cider keeping moving, preventing Boxer from controlling successfully. Boxer is really struggling to control Cider but he's trying to hold on to the position. Boxer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boxer won't allow Cider to sweep him here. Cider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cider shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it. Cider throws a body shot but no joy. Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boxer instigates a clinch. Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
Cider jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boxer wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving. Boxer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boxer passes into half guard. Boxer wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well. Cider is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxer.
Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Boxer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boxer is working for a kimura but Cider is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Boxer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cider. Cider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Boxer is looking to counter the offense by Cider and move into the clinch. Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cider moves out of range as Boxer strikes. Boxer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cider has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily. Cider throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Cider ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target. Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider. Cider connects with an inside leg kick. Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. The fight moves into the clinch position. Boxer is trying to drag Cider to the mat but Cider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Cider is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cider has his back to the cage. Cider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cider manages to break the clinch.
Boxer rushes Cider and presses him up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cider breaks the clinch.
Bruce Boxer is winning the standup battle so far. Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cider moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Cider.
Boxer jumps guard but Cider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cider just stands there and leans against the cage. Cider slowing the pace effectively. Boxer blocks a body shot from Cider. Cider breaks from the clinch.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. Boxer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boxer tries to clinch up. Cider wants to counter with a clinch but Boxer pushes him away. Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cider off to one side. Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boxer sets himself, and Cider steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxer avoids it this time. Boxer is looking to clinch. A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt. Boxer misses with a low kick.
Cider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around? No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxer. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cider is defended easily by Boxer. Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A right-left combo lands from Boxer. Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that second 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. This is the final round! Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer checks a low kick from Cider. Boxer misses with a combination
and Cider counters with a one-two to the body. Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense. Cider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to circle away but Cider has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cider manages to break the clinch.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick by Cider misses and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Boxer shoots in but no luck this time. Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively. Nice sprawl there from Cider as Boxer shoots in. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cider darts in looking for a takedown but Boxer gets double underhooks and turns Cider into the cage. Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boxer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cider has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Boxer as Cider shoots in. Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cider breaks from the clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch up. Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat. Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cider misses with a head kick.
Boxer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away. Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily. Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boxer is able to avoid easily. Cider throws a head kick that misses and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider. Boxer throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boxer shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer leaves Cider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boxer has a takedown stuffed. Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer's guard. Boxer being controlled here, momentarily. Boxer looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Deepen Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boxer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 5153 p4p, 5497 weight class) and Warren Wrestler (ranked 513 p4p, 530 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Salajudin Ii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warren Wrestler! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wrestler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wrestler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salajudin Ii is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Salajudin Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salajudin Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii is keeping the position. Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wrestler wants to get up but he can't break Salajudin Ii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wrestler chips away with some ground and pound. Wrestler trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom. Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salajudin Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Wrestler postures up. Salajudin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrestler's guard. Wrestler is trying to control the position but Salajudin Ii postures up. Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salajudin Ii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Wrestler wants to stand and escape but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salajudin Ii's guard. Salajudin Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestler is controlling him. Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wrestler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Salajudin Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Salajudin Ii pushes a forearm under Wrestler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wrestler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Salajudin Ii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hardman (ranked 4373 p4p, 3795 weight class) and Marko Zrinski (ranked 587 p4p, 538 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marko Zrinski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Hardman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses. Zrinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut. Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zrinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses. Hardman defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand. Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab. Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hardman slips under a jab. Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target. Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman. Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zrinski misses with a straight left. Donk. Hardman catches Zrinski right on the button with a cross. Hardman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A big left from Hardman misses. Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming. Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off. Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski. A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Hardman lands a really nice looking cross but Zrinski seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Zrinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardman. A lazy body kick from Hardman letting Zrinski counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily. Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman. Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hardman misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab. Zrinski moves out of range as Hardman strikes. Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab. Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range. Zrinski tries to keep at a distance but Hardman has taken the fight into the clinch. Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinski controls the action.
Zrinski scores with a nice hook to the head. Zrinski prevents a body shot from Hardman. Zrinski lands a body shot. Hardman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body. Zrinski blocks a body shot from Hardman. Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hardman digs a right hand into Zrinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zrinski's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Zrinski misses with a body punch.
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range. Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab. Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range. A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target. Hardman cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs. Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot. Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski. 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! Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy. Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hardman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Zrinski misses. A slow jab from Zrinski misses its intended target. Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it. Zrinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zrinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range. Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman. Zrinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head. Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it. Hardman lands a jab to the nose. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardman misses with a body kick. Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Hardman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zrinski counters with a left to the body. Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range. Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman. Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hardman slips a straight right by Zrinski. Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily. Hardman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range. Hardman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hardman cracks Zrinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardman lands with a right hand. Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes one on the button. Zrinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Hardman. A punch lands to the side of Zrinski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it. Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardman misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Zrinski misses with a straight right. Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Hardman stuns Zrinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. Nice body punch from Hardman. Hardman staying out of range there. Zrinski jabs at Hardman's body. Hardman tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it. Hardman missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick. Hardman misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardman misses with a left hand and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice shot by Zrinski. Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection. Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski. Hardman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand. Zrinski lands with a good body shot. Hardman thuds his right hand into Zrinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hardman moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice jab there from Zrinski. 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! Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zrinski misses the jab. Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease. Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardman moves into the clinch. Zrinski lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman. A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardman moves out of range of the strikes. Zrinski throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range. Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hardman misses with a hook. Zrinski ducked under it nicely. Hardman takes one on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it. Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Zrinski lands with a right hand. Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman lands an overhand right. Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski. Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hardman throws a big shot that misses. Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman. Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski. Zrinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski. Zrinski misses with a looping right. Hardman looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming. Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot. Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range. Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a combination
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hardman blocks a jab. Zrinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zrinski misses the jab. Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jab by Zrinski. Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease. Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease. Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away. Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss! Zrinski misses with a straight right. Hardman slips a jab from Zrinski. Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively. Zrinski works the jab nicely. Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away. Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away. A combination from Hardman does no damage. Nice defenses there by Zrinski. Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big left from Hardman misses. Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot. Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zrinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back. Zrinski thuds a left hand into Hardman's body. Zrinski lands an overhand right. Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Zrinski catches Hardman right on the button with a cross. 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! Zrinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection. Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zrinski misses the shot to the body. Nice body punch from Zrinski. Hardman slips under a jab. Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. Zrinski connects with a looping right hand.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch. Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy. Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick. Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease. Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zrinski throws a hook but Hardman blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Zrinski slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Zrinski connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Zrinski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snake Eyepoke (ranked 4321 p4p, 5606 weight class) and Death Ma (ranked 543 p4p, 602 weight class). Death Ma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snake Eyepoke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Ma! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Eyepoke scores with a takedown into Ma's guard. Ma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Eyepoke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eyepoke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Eyepoke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eyepoke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Eyepoke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Eyepoke drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Eyepoke seems to have locked his on tight now - Ma screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Eyepoke, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Snake Eyepoke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerrold Orosco (ranked 3860 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Ashton Durchen (ranked 447 p4p, 500 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerrold Orosco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ashton Durchen! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orosco misses with a head kick.
Durchen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orosco circles away. Durchen shoots in for a takedown but Orosco shows good takedown defense. Durchen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Orosco throws a lazy right hand but Durchen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Durchen darts in and clinches Orosco up against the cage. Durchen avoiding damage as Orosco throws knees to the body.
Orosco lands an elbow that stopped Durchen in his tracks for a moment. Orosco stalling against the cage.
Orosco lands a damaging elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orosco lands a damaging elbow. Orosco prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerrold Orosco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Durchen. Durchen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orosco walks away with a smile on his face. Durchen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Durchen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orosco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Durchen has closed the distance and engaged Orosco in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durchen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orosco leaning his opponent against the cage. Orosco lands an elbow inside that Durchen shrugs off. Durchen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orosco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Durchen misses with a punch to the body.
Orosco stalling.
Orosco has Durchen pressed against the cage.
Orosco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Orosco lands a nice elbow. Orosco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. Orosco lands a nice elbow. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Orosco lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Orosco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. It looks like Ashton Durchen has been cut. Orosco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durchen's defenses. Orosco lands an elbow just above Durchen 's eye. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Durchen tries to pull guard but Orosco holds him up against the cage and eventually Durchen drops back down to his feet.
Durchen jumps guard but Orosco stands there with Durchen around his waist. Durchen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orosco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durchen's defenses. Orosco lands an elbow inside that Durchen shrugs off. Orosco lands an elbow that stopped Durchen in his tracks for a moment. Orosco lands an elbow inside that Durchen shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Orosco. Durchen goes for a takedown attempt but Orosco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durchen. Durchen shoots in but no luck this time. Durchen shoots in but no luck this time. Durchen looks winded! Orosco throws a leg kick that is checked and Durchen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Durchen. Orosco pulls Durchen in close to his closed guard and prevents Durchen from doing any damage or advancing position. Orosco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durchen on the ground. Durchen looking to pass the guard. Orosco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Durchen wants to control from the top but Orosco keeps moving. Durchen stops Orosco from standing up. Orosco wants to sweep here but Durchen controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ashton Durchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durchen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orosco defends well and Durchen ends up having to push Orosco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Durchen fails with the takedown. Orosco moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Orosco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ashton Durchen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orosco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durchen, pushing him back against the cage. Orosco lands an elbow inside that Durchen shrugs off. Orosco stalling against the cage.
Durchen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orosco lands an elbow inside. Orosco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durchen's defenses. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Durchen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orosco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. Durchen tries to pull guard but Orosco forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jerrold Orosco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Durchen. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Durchen tries to score a body lock takedown but Orosco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Nice elbow from Orosco. Jerrold Orosco has scored more points in the clinch so far. Durchen takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Orosco. Orosco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orosco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Durchen is rocked! Orosco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Durchen is still on wobbly legs! Can Orosco finish him? Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. Durchen seems to have recovered his senses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orosco. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Durchen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durchen is breathing heavily. Durchen wants a takedown.
Orosco lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Durchen takes an elbow to the temple. Orosco lands an elbow inside that Durchen shrugs off. The referee calls for Orosco to work.
Orosco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Orosco misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orosco. Orosco lands an elbow inside. Orosco lands an elbow just above Durchen 's eye. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Durchen takes an elbow to the forehead. Durchen letting Orosco take a breather here. Orosco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Orosco creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Durchen! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Orosco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerrold Orosco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Bottura (ranked 2460 p4p, 2937 weight class) and Maciej Michura (ranked 341 p4p, 394 weight class). Michura has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Michura! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bottura misses with an uppercut. Michura saw that one coming. Michura with the counter takedown but Bottura avoids it easily. Bottura connects with a body shot. Michura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bottura but Bottura pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bottura misses with a hook
so Michura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bottura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michura. Bottura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bottura tries to get out of the position. Bottura wants to get back to his feet but Michura is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Michura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Michura throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely. Michura won't allow Bottura to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michura throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely. Michura forces his way into half guard. Michura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bottura defends it well. Bottura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michura. Bottura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michura. Bottura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michura wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy. Michura seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michura 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.
Bottura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michura on the ground. Michura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Michura is trying to work for a kimura but Bottura is defending well.
Bottura wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottura keeps working. Michura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Michura is looking for a kimura here.
Michura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bottura defends it well. Bottura is defending against the submission attempts here by Michura.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Michura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bottura wants to get back to his feet. Michura trying to control the action but Bottura is working from the bottom. Michura passes the guard and advances to mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Michura has isolated one of Bottura's arms. Bottura looking to fight him off but Michura twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maciej Michura! Maciej Michura gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willa Dthot (ranked 2517 p4p, 1872 weight class) and Adam Grochowik (ranked 381 p4p, 295 weight class). Dthot's entrance music is Blood In The Cut. A fine choice. Grochowik has chosen I'm a Soldier 2Pac as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willa Dthot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Grochowik! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dthot is looking to clinch but Grochowik is avoiding it.
Grochowik with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dthot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grochowik paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grochowik throws out a counter right but Dthot avoids it with no problem. Dthot moves to clinch but Grochowik breaks away and Grochowik counters with a nice right hand that sends Dthot toppling to the canvas! Dthot scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grochowik finish him?! It looks like Willa Dthot has been cut. Dthot closes the distance but Grochowik moves to the side and Grochowik counters with a right hand from hell and Dthot is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Grochowik! A relieved looking Adam Grochowik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Willa Dthot stepped up to the mic, saying 'You all suck!!!'.
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