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WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Habib Putins (ranked 6549 p4p, 6802 weight class) and Steve Taylor (ranked 705 p4p, 724 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a big counter head kick but Putins avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putins is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Putins pushes him off.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Putins's guard.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet.
Putins is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Putins's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Putins is in Taylor's guard.
Taylor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Putins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Putins drags the fight down to the ground.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putins's guard.
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putins gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to stand but Putins is controlling from the bottom.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putins managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Putins's guard.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Putins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Putins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Putins has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Putins pushes him away.
Putins shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putins swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Putins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habib Putins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putins's guard.
Steve Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor looking to control but Putins passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Putins sits in half guard.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Putins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Putins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Taylor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Putins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blinky Billy (ranked 6677 p4p, 22897 weight class) and Thanos Eternal (ranked 177 p4p, 208 weight class). Blinky Billy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thanos Eternal's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blinky Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanos Eternal!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternal looks to throw the jab but Billy is out of range.
The fighters circling - Eternal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billy gets tackled into the cage by Eternal. Eternal maintains the clinch.
Eternal fails to pull guard.
Eternal trying to stall but Billy improves his position.
Billy tries to circle away but Eternal has him pinned against the cage.
Eternal stalls.
Billy can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eternal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eternal trying to control the position but instead, Billy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eternal into the cage.
Eternal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billy smiles and moves away.
Blinky Billy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Eternal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eternal wants to clinch up but Billy keeps it at a distance.
Billy lands a body shot.
Eternal throws a jab when Billy was well out of range.
Eternal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Billy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eternal.
Billy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Billy.
 It looks like Thanos Eternal has been cut.
Billy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eternal's sensitive parts.
Billy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eternal.
Billy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Eternal misses with a left hand
and Billy counters with an inside leg kick.
Eternal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Billy counters with a big right hand! Oh Eternal is in trouble here! Billy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blinky Billy!
After winning the bout, Blinky Billy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Del Gaiso (ranked 3371 p4p, 24790 weight class) and Frederico Fernandes (ranked 194 p4p, 349 weight class). Del Gaiso comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro, Elvis Crespo & Henry Fong - Pica. Fernandes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born to be wild. Frederico Fernandes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Del Gaiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederico Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Gaiso tries to clinch there but Fernandes circles away.
Del Gaiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Gaiso blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
A big left from Del Gaiso misses.
Del Gaiso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Del Gaiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandes is defending well.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Del Gaiso crashes against the mat.
Del Gaiso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Gaiso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Gaiso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Gaiso tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to control but Del Gaiso is keeping him busy.
Fernandes is working for a kimura but Del Gaiso is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Gaiso is looking for a sweep. Fernandes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fernandes trying to control from Del Gaiso's half guard. Del Gaiso has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fernandes stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso keeping moving, preventing Fernandes from controlling successfully.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Gaiso wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Gaiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Gaiso, not yet.
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Del Gaiso, up you get!
Fernandes throws a body punch but Del Gaiso moves out of range.
Del Gaiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Del Gaiso clinches with his opponent.
Del Gaiso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fernandes prevents it.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Fernandes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Del Gaiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fernandes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Gaiso is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Del Gaiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Gaiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandes is trying to push Del Gaiso away but Del Gaiso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Gaiso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Del Gaiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Del Gaiso fails to land.
Del Gaiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Gaiso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Gaiso blocks an elbow strike.
Del Gaiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandes ducks under a wild hook from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernandes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fernandes is trying to force a seperation but Del Gaiso has the dominant position.
Fernandes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Gaiso is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Del Gaiso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Fernandes.
Del Gaiso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick lands for Fernandes.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch there but Fernandes circles away.
Fernandes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Del Gaiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes looks to land a combination but Del Gaiso avoids it well.
Del Gaiso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Gaiso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso blocks the body kick.
Fernandes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Gaiso.
Frederico Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Gaiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Gaiso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Del Gaiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Del Gaiso moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Gaiso misses the target.
Del Gaiso moves in looking to clinch but Fernandes pushes him off.
Fernandes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Fernandes coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Gaiso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Del Gaiso wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernandes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso lands a right hand.
Del Gaiso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Gaiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Gaiso is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Gaiso.
Fernandes lands with a cross.
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch.
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Gaiso avoids the head kick by Fernandes.
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Gaiso lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Frederico Fernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Del Gaiso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fernandes blocks an uppercut.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Gaiso.
Fernandes with a hook.
Del Gaiso tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Gaiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Gaiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
Del Gaiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Gaiso has Fernandes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Gaiso pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fernandes tumbling to the mat - Del Gaiso dives into Fernandes's guard.
Del Gaiso is standing up over Fernandes. Fernandes looks to escape but Del Gaiso dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandes is looking to regain half guard here but Del Gaiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandes keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Gaiso swings around for an armbar but Fernandes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Gaiso's guard.
Fernandes wants to stand and escape but instead Del Gaiso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandes controls Del Gaiso momentarily but Del Gaiso frees himself.
Del Gaiso stands up over Fernandes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Del Gaiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Del Gaiso checks it.
Del Gaiso throwing a counter right hand but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Gaiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.
Fernandes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Del Gaiso shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandes tries to sprawl out of it but Del Gaiso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandes unleashes a big counter combination but Del Gaiso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Gaiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up.
Del Gaiso looking to score a takedown here. Fernandes is defending well but Del Gaiso drives through and ends up in Fernandes's guard.
Del Gaiso postures up.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandes controlling Del Gaiso's posture.
Fernandes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Gaiso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Gaiso is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Gaiso is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandes has wrist control.
Del Gaiso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Gaiso preventing the sweep.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Gaiso wants to pass the guard but Fernandes is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Gaiso throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Gaiso throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Gaiso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Gaiso is pushing down on Fernandes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandes is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Gaiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Del Gaiso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Gaiso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Gaiso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernandes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Gaiso.
Fernandes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Gaiso postures up in Fernandes's guard and throws a big left but Fernandes blocks it.
Fernandes wants to sweep here but Del Gaiso controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Gaiso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Del Gaiso has Fernandes in his guard.
Del Gaiso wants to stand up but Fernandes is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Del Gaiso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Gaiso 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Frederico Fernandes had this to say: 'The judges stole my victory'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Jones (ranked 6519 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Patrick Strasburg (ranked 696 p4p, 379 weight class). Strasburg has chosen The Red - Chevelle as his entrance music. Patrick Strasburg 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cameron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strasburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Strasburg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strasburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strasburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Cameron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Strasburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Strasburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws Strasburg to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Strasburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Strasburg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Strasburg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strasburg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strasburg manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strasburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strasburg is looking for a takedown.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg misses with a knee strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Strasburg.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Strasburg looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strasburg's guard.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to control. Strasburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is thwarting Strasburg's attempts to control the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strasburg on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strasburg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strasburg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strasburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cameron Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Strasburg with that takedown attempt.
Strasburg with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Cameron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Strasburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strasburg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones pushes Strasburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasburg lands a takedown into guard.
Jones has his hands on Strasburg's head, controlling the position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Strasburg blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Strasburg has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jones is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Strasburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Strasburg!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Strasburg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 3129 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 447 p4p, 370 weight class). Von Ryan has chosen The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Herlock Von Ryan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Von Ryan finds it's target.
Hooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Von Ryan misses its intended target.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Hooper moves into the clinch.
Von Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ryan.
Herlock Von Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan rushes Hooper with punches - Hooper moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hooper goes down! Von Ryan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 3304 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 464 p4p, 536 weight class). Daaniel Teteny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Senior's chin.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Teteny is quick to defend against it.
Teteny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Teteny has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Senior defend it? Teteny steps over the head and cranks it - Senior is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Teteny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Komakech (ranked 2501 p4p, 5774 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 80 p4p, 54 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Komakech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Komakech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Komakech.
We've been told by Komakech's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Komakech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Komakech.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Komakech as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komakech sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komakech tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Komakech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to take Komakech's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie prevents Komakech from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komakech wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Komakech is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Komakech from getting the reversal.
Komakech is working hard here to advance position.
Komakech regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komakech wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Komakech is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komakech keeps working.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Komakech is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Komakech, who protects the arm well.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Komakech tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Komakech is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Komakech tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komakech manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Komakech tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komakech is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Komakech avoid being mounted?
Komakech wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Komakech's attempts to control the position.
Komakech moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chozen Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Komakech does it's job there.
Komakech dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Komakech tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is staying tight to Komakech's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Komakech's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komakech is trying to improve his position.
Komakech holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily.
Komakech struggling a bit here.
Komakech is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chozen Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control the position but Komakech is working away.
Komakech wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Komakech's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Komakech is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chozen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 1744 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 250 p4p, 307 weight class). Ohoulihan comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti - Going The Distance. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus Ohoulihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoulihan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ohoulihan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gunnarsson to regain full guard.
Gunnarsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson kicks Ohoulihan off and gets to his feet.
Ohoulihan blocks a jab.
Ohoulihan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot.
No luck for Ohoulihan with that takedown attempt.
Ohoulihan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohoulihan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ohoulihan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ohoulihan throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohoulihan throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ohoulihan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ohoulihan clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Ohoulihan throws a head punch that misses.
Ohoulihan misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ohoulihan takes a shot to the head.
Ohoulihan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohoulihan lands an elbow inside that Gunnarsson shrugs off.
It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ohoulihan blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ohoulihan blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohoulihan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan lands a left hand.
Ohoulihan takes a shot to the head.
Ohoulihan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands a takedown into guard.
Ohoulihan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohoulihan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ohoulihan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Ohoulihan trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ohoulihan throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Ohoulihan wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Ohoulihan preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohoulihan manages to get himself to full guard.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Ohoulihan to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
Ohoulihan pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ohoulihan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Gunnarsson blocks the low kick.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohoulihan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Ohoulihan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to keep Ohoulihan in close.
Gunnarsson pushes Ohoulihan off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ohoulihan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohoulihan tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it easily.
Ohoulihan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohoulihan tries to clinch up.
Ohoulihan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ohoulihan misses.
Ohoulihan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohoulihan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ohoulihan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson tries to avoid it but Ohoulihan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunnarsson to the ground. Gunnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ohoulihan ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Ohoulihan.
Jab by Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ohoulihan gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. Ohoulihan manages to retain guard.
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!
Ohoulihan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohoulihan is on top in guard.
Ohoulihan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Ohoulihan from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ohoulihan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ohoulihan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ohoulihan lands a couple of digs.
Ohoulihan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohoulihan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ohoulihan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Ohoulihan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ohoulihan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohoulihan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunnarsson prevents it.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Ohoulihan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson taking a breather.
Ohoulihan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Ohoulihan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunnarsson down to the mat. Gunnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunnarsson throws a one two combo.
Ohoulihan is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohoulihan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohoulihan instigates a clinch.
Gunnarsson has Ohoulihan pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it
and Gunnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ohoulihan!
Gunnarsson just content to control the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but Ohoulihan is working away.
Ohoulihan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ohoulihan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gunnarsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan tries to buck Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson controlling the position from side mount.
Gunnarsson is continuing to stall.
Gunnarsson working away.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohoulihan misses with a combination
so Gunnarsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ohoulihan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gunnarsson dives into side control.
Gunnarsson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ohoulihan's face as Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunnarsson is staying tight to Ohoulihan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Ohoulihan is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohoulihan struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ohoulihan's face as Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson working the head with strikes.
Ohoulihan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ohoulihan is looking to reverse the position.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gunnarsson controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Gunnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ohoulihan some visible discomfort.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohoulihan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson cracks Ohoulihan with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunnarsson 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sepi (ranked 1574 p4p, 3436 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 12 p4p, 102 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sepi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sepi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasputin, who protects the arm well.
Rasputin keeping his opponent close.
Rasputin sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin keeps trying to improve his position.
Rasputin is pressing down on Sepi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sepi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sepi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasputin is on top in guard.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasputin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sepi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rasputin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sepi has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sepi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepi 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.
Sepi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to sit in guard and control but Sepi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rasputin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepi is one step ahead there.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasputin is looking to sweep but instead, Sepi has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking to control Sepi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rasputin avoid being mounted?
Rasputin wants to get back to full guard.
Sepi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasputin sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasputin trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sepi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sepi lands with a nice body punch.
Sepi shoots for a takedown but Rasputin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sepi.
Rasputin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasputin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Sepi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sepi moves into the clinch.
Rasputin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sepi avoids the damage to the body.
Sepi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sepi has hold of one of Rasputin's legs. Rasputin is fighting the takedown attempt but Sepi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rasputin is trying to keep Sepi in close.
Sepi pushes down on Rasputin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasputin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sepi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppo Sepi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment.
Rasputin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sepi is now in half guard.
Rasputin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sepi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rasputin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rasputin wants to control but Sepi is keeping busy.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Sepi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasputin makes his way to full guard, as Sepi worked for a kimura.
Sepi has gone for a leg lock! Rasputin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sepi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sepi has locked up a guillotine! Sepi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rasputin is holding on here and Sepi must be using up a lot of energy. Rasputin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sepi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seppo Sepi!
Seppo Sepi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 208 p4p, 664 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 22 p4p, 87 weight class). Vladimir Kosmanov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Goncalves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Kosmanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Goncalves keeping hold of Kosmanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Goncalves is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Goncalves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goncalves trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Goncalves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goncalves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kosmanov pulls Goncalves in to control the position.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Goncalves in close.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goncalves's guard.
Kosmanov won't allow Goncalves to sweep him here.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kosmanov shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
Kosmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves is positioning himself well to prevent Kosmanov advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Goncalves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Goncalves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to hit a sweep here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kosmanov there!
Kosmanov wants to control but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosmanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goncalves looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosmanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov is still trying to improve position.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kosmanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves, which made it look bad.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goncalves defends it nicely.
Goncalves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Kosmanov has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
Goncalves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kosmanov out cold! What a finish! Goncalves is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Guilherme Goncalves rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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