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CMMA 112 Dinapoli v Koko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 1995 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Alkyoneus Pallene (ranked 245 p4p, 323 weight class). Pallene comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All Star Chuck Taylors - Andre Nickatina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkyoneus Pallene!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pallene works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Pallene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik takes one to the chin there.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Pallene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pallene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Alkyoneus Pallene has been cut.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Pallene.
Torvik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pallene just manages to avoid it.
Pallene connects with the punch.
Pallene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice right hand that sends Pallene toppling to the canvas! Pallene scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torvik finish him?!
 Pallene is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallene is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Torvik doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pallene crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pallene's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 2488 p4p, 3189 weight class) and Ben Brannigan (ranked 307 p4p, 393 weight class). Burnmegamedov comes to the cage accompanied by Russia National Anthem. Babeep Burnmegamedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Burnmegamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnmegamedov lands an overhand right.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Burnmegamedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brannigan misses with a few strikes there.
Burnmegamedov throws a nice looking combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnmegamedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Burnmegamedov throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnmegamedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brannigan to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnmegamedov defending well as Brannigan loads up on a big left hand.
Burnmegamedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Burnmegamedov.
Brannigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnmegamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brannigan throws out the jab.
A combination from Burnmegamedov does no damage.
Burnmegamedov walks into a jab.
Burnmegamedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brannigan! Burnmegamedov dives in looking to finish! Brannigan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
In his post fight interview, Babeep Burnmegamedov gave a big smile as he said 'Alhamdulillah'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 23692 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 735 p4p, 527 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Lynar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynar moves away.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Zaire with a hook.
Zaire swings for the body but Lynar moves out of range.
Zaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Lynar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynar.
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Lynar has his foot on Zaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaire works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynar is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire working a defensive guard but Lynar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynar happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is not content to let Lynar control the position.
Zaire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lynar is concentrating on defense, preventing Zaire from advancing position.
Zaire is looking to stall here but Lynar recovers full guard.
Lynar has his foot on Zaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynar controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar pulls Zaire in to control the position.
Zaire looking to pass the guard.
Zaire drops back looking for a leg! Lynar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynar manages to kick Zaire off! Zaire jumps back into Lynar's guard.
Lynar controlling Zaire's posture.
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Zaire defends easily.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zaire moves nicely into side control.
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Zaire seems to be working for a kimura but Lynar defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Lynar's body. Lynar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lynar goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaire continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lynar misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynar to the mat! Lynar manages to get full guard.
Zaire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynar has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zaire looking for a triangle here. Lynar is fighting it but it looks tight! Zaire pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lynar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdullah Zaire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barroso (ranked 3103 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 371 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jan Klauss enters the cage!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Klauss misses.
Klauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barroso on the side of the head.
Barroso dodges the punch combination from Klauss.
Klauss misses with a double jab
and Barroso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barroso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klauss defends it well.
Barroso is trying for a kimura here. Klauss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barroso wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Barroso!
A relieved looking Luis Barroso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Za Beast (ranked 2625 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Johnny Sins (ranked 392 p4p, 416 weight class). Za Beast has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Sins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sins tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast clinches.
Beast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Sins.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Sins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beast's face.
Beast fails to pull guard.
Sins lands a knee to the head.
Sins trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Beast leaning against his opponent.
Sins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sins taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast manages to pull guard.
Sins trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Sins throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sins is aware though and is defending well.
Sins trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beast is controlling Sins's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast shoots in but Sins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sins defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast darts in and clinches Sins up against the cage.
Sins lands a nice knee to the body.
Sins scores with a knee to the head.
Beast takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Beast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sins after a bit of a struggle.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sins obliges.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Za Beast has been cut.
Sins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sins with a knee to the head.
Beast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beast tries for a takedown but Sins manages to get underhooks.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
Sins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beast.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Za Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sins's waist but Sins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
As Beast backs off Sins throws a huge counter combo but Beast manages to avoid it all.
Beast closes the distance and pushes Sins back into the cage.
Sins misses with a knee strike.
Sins tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
Beast's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beast is struggling to control the position.
Sins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnny Sins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sins prevents the takedown attempt.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins landing knees to the head.
Sins has Beast pressed against the cage.
Sins lands a good knee to the midsection. Beast won't want to take too many of those.
Sins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beast is looking to control Sins's arms but Sins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beast has his back to the cage.
Beast is struggling to control the position.
Sins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sins lands a nice knee to the body.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Sins looking to throw knees to the head but Beast is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sins tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
Sins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Sins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Beast avoiding damage as Sins throws knees to the body.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beast's face.
Sins letting Beast take a breather here.
Sins connects with a knee to the head.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sins looking to stall.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sins is defending well.
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
Sins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beast's head.
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sins escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast trying to control but Sins postures up.
Sins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Za Beast's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Sins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Sins tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sins 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.
Beast gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sins to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Sins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
I was talking to Beast's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sins working Beast over with knees to the body.
Sins tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Sins.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Sins.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sins scores a nice knee to the body.
Za Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast jumps guard and drags Sins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sins defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sins cracks Beast with a solid left hand.
Sins wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast working for a triangle but Sins defends it easily.
Sins throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnny Sins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beast trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Sins is retaining full guard.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Sins controlling the position.
Sins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast cracks Sins with a solid left hand.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Sins blocks nicely.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Sins.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Sins.
I've got Sins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sins!
Johnny Sins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wayne (ranked 1275 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Anzor Dankovich (ranked 159 p4p, 169 weight class). Wayne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Dankovich's legs.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Wayne works the jab nicely.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Dankovich's head.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dankovich steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dankovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dankovich moves away.
Dankovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wayne with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dankovich is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a lazy body kick
and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dankovich's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Dankovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dankovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Dankovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Dankovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dankovich with a nice calf kick.
Dankovich throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Dankovich moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.
Wayne wants to break free but Dankovich has control.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Dankovich is controlling him.
Dankovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Dankovich has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Wayne working hard to break the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne takes a shot to the head.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Wayne can't break the clinch.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Wayne tries to break free but Dankovich pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Dankovich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Dankovich moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne lands an overhand right.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Anzor Dankovich's cut even more.
Dankovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Dankovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Dankovich.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich has Wayne pressed against the cage, preventing Wayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Dankovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Dankovich lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne lands with a cross.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
A low kick lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dankovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dankovich tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dankovich's hands.
Dankovich moves into the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Wayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Dankovich has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dankovich has him pressed against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Wayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anthony Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Wayne scores with a jab. Dankovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dankovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.
Wayne moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dankovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Anthony Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dankovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dankovich.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Dankovich thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Dankovich's ribs.
Dankovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wayne misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Wayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Wayne.
The cut above Anzor Dankovich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dankovich moves away.
Dankovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Dankovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws the left hand but Dankovich avoids the punch easily.
Dankovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dankovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne 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.
Dankovich is rocked!
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Dankovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Dankovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dankovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dankovich. Wayne shrugs it off though.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anzor Dankovich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dankovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Dankovich misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dankovich with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankovich.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Dankovich slips the punch.
Wayne's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dankovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anzor Dankovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Wayne!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Wayne made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 3680 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 429 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ship.
Olafsson lands the left hand.
Olafsson lands with a cross.
Ship darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ship is looking for a kimura but Olafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Olafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hectors Hitters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Olafsson tries to roll over but Ship keeps him under control.
Olafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ship 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ship 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson manages to get to full guard.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olafsson is looking for a triangle but Ship pushes his legs off easily.
Ship looking to pass the guard.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ship has managed to get both his arms back between Olafsson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ship 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.
Olafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ship defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Olafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olafsson manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Olafsson's guard.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Olafsson is retaining full guard.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ship is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship stands and throws Olafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Ship keeps moving and retains side control.
Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ship's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ship is looking for a kimura but Olafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Ship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olafsson is just riding it out for now. Ship eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's time! Ship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ship misses the shot to the body.
Ship throws a right hand that misses
and Olafsson counters with a left to the body.
Olafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ship misses with a body shot.
Ship is looking to clinch but Olafsson is avoiding it.
Olafsson lands with a nice combination. Ship backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ship has his takedown stuffed
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson dips to his left and cracks Ship with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Ship misses its intended target.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ship misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown but Olafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ship's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship tries to clinch up but Olafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson lands the left hand.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Olafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olafsson sprawls and moves away.
Olafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Olafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ship.
Despite the aggression on Olafsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ship fails with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ship is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olafsson's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
Ship is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olafsson working for a triangle but Ship defends it easily.
Olafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ship's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olafsson is on top in guard.
Ship has a closed guard, preventing Olafsson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship working for a triangle but Olafsson defends it easily.
Ship is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olafsson defends well.
Olafsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Olafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown. Olafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Ship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olafsson connects with a crisp jab.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship shoots for a double leg takedown but Olafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Ship's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olafsson!
Ship closes the distance but Olafsson moves to the side
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ship.
Ship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ship takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Olafsson pushes him off.
Olafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Olafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship'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!
Olafsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ship wants to clinch
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olafsson.
Olafsson swinging wildly here.
Olafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship fails to pull guard.
Olafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Ship is rocked!
Roman Ship's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Olafsson lands a big right hand that drops Ship! The killer instinct kicks in and Olafsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Olafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 1175 p4p, 1968 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 179 p4p, 307 weight class). Carter has chosen I'll Kill You Motherf*cker as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Skellington.
Skellington misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Skellington shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Carter gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington jumps guard but Carter stands there with Skellington around his waist. Skellington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skellington jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Skellington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skellington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Skellington creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skellington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter is trying to control Skellington's posture but Skellington avoids it.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skellington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skellington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Skellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skellington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Skellington wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Skellington thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Skellington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skellington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skellington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter tries to roll over but Skellington keeps him under control.
Skellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter has his hands clasped together around Skellington's back. He's all about the action.
Skellington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skellington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skellington looks to land a strike but Carter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter controlling Skellington's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington lands a couple of digs.
Skellington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skellington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Skellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skellington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carter stays in close to Skellington's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Skellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skellington is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skellington is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 194 p4p, 224 weight class) and Tapu Koko (ranked 36 p4p, 40 weight class). Koko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aotearoa. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapu Koko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Koko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Tapu Koko has been cut.
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koko momentarily.
Dinapoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Koko.
A jab from Dinapoli finds it's way through Koko's defenses.
Dinapoli tried to score with a low kick but Koko checks it.
Koko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinapoli ducks under a wild hook from Koko.
Dinapoli is looking to chop away at Koko's legs.
Koko throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
Koko moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Koko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinapoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli scores with a nice head shot.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Dinapoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinapoli.
A telegraphed right hand from Koko misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koko throws out the jab.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Koko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dinapoli follows Koko to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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