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DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kaczmarek (ranked 1834 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 182 p4p, 344 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Kaczmarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaczmarek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Kaczmarek attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaczmarek feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaczmarek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lvavatai dives on top into guard.
Kaczmarek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lvavatai defends well.
Kaczmarek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaczmarek looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaczmarek, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaczmarek is on top in guard.
Kaczmarek wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Kaczmarek preventing the sweep.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lvavatai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaczmarek tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaczmarek advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai is looking to regain half guard here but Kaczmarek keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaczmarek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lvavatai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaczmarek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaczmarek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lvavatai wants to control but Kaczmarek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kaczmarek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lvavatai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaczmarek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lvavatai holding on.
Kaczmarek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kaczmarek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaczmarek trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaczmarek trying to mount his opponent but Lvavatai defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Kaczmarek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaczmarek throws a counter high kick but Lvavatai was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kaczmarek from controlling successfully.
Marcus Kaczmarek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaczmarek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaczmarek stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
Kaczmarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Kaczmarek wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek slips nicely into half guard.
Kaczmarek is working for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarek is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lvavatai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lvavatai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kaczmarek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Kaczmarek tries to buck Lvavatai off but Lvavatai is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaczmarek'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai has control of an arm but Kaczmarek manages to advance to Lvavatai 's back!
Lvavatai defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kaczmarek is looking for a triangle but Lvavatai pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaczmarek working for submissions but it's allowed Lvavatai to get to half guard.
Lvavatai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaczmarek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek trying to control here.
Kaczmarek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lvavatai 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lvavatai 's back!
Kaczmarek is looking for the choke from the back position but Lvavatai is controlling his hands well.
Kaczmarek is trying to stick to Lvavatai 's back but Lvavatai is turning into Kaczmarek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaczmarek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lvavatai .
Kaczmarek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lvavatai has passed into half guard!
Kaczmarek is trying to maintain the position but Lvavatai is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaczmarek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lvavatai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek is looking to improve his position.
Lvavatai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaczmarek is trying to maintain the position but Lvavatai is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczmarek has a hand on Lvavatai 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lvavatai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaczmarek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lvavatai 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaczmarek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaczmarek is working hard here to advance position.
Kaczmarek stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczmarek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lvavatai is keeping the position for now.
Lvavatai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaczmarek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaczmarek working a defensive guard but Lvavatai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczmarek tries to improve position but can't.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Kaczmarek is trying to work for a sweep but Lvavatai has mounted him!
Lvavatai controlling the pace for now.
Kaczmarek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaczmarek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaczmarek wants to hold on but Lvavatai pushes him away.
Lvavatai controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai tries to control but Kaczmarek wriggling away.
Kaczmarek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kaczmarek looking for submissions off his back.
Lvavatai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaczmarek keeps working.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Well, if Lvavatai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kaczmarek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good work by Lvavatai as he checks the leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses
and Kaczmarek counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaczmarek is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaczmarek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lvavatai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javon Reese (ranked 2852 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 359 p4p, 496 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 London, Javon Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington steps in with a hook that catches Reese right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Washington follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Reese looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trump TwentyTwenty (ranked 2738 p4p, 1937 weight class) and Israel Okoye (ranked 341 p4p, 246 weight class). Israel Okoye 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trump TwentyTwenty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwentyTwenty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okoye rushes TwentyTwenty and presses him up against the cage.
TwentyTwenty working aggressively here.
TwentyTwenty breaks from the clinch.
TwentyTwenty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okoye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
TwentyTwenty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TwentyTwenty misses with a looping right.
Okoye feints the counter takedown.
TwentyTwenty misses with a straight left.
TwentyTwenty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TwentyTwenty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Trump TwentyTwenty has been cut.
A punch combination from TwentyTwenty misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TwentyTwenty walks into a stiff left hand from Okoye.
TwentyTwenty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okoye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Okoye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TwentyTwenty is fending him off so far but Okoye persists. Nope, TwentyTwenty circles away and we're back to standing.
TwentyTwenty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okoye walks straight into a right hand from TwentyTwenty - that's dropped him! TwentyTwenty jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Okoye from any more punishment! Okoye complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trump TwentyTwenty!
Trump TwentyTwenty made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 2540 p4p, 2273 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 352 p4p, 318 weight class). Just Fight Scappy Do has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Bloodaxe has knocked Scappy Do down with a huge combo! Bloodaxe steps away and waves a wobbly Scappy Do back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Scappy Do is rocked!
It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Scappy Do looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oh Scappy Do is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scappy Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scappy Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bloodaxe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scappy Do seems to have got his legs back now.
Scappy Do scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodaxe doesn't seem bothered though.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Bloodaxe.
Scappy Do moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Scappy Do is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scappy Do fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scappy Do on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a double jab.
Bloodaxe throws a one two combo.
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodaxe.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloodaxe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodaxe is defending well for now.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
Scappy Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scappy Do blocking some punches.
Scappy Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Scappy Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodaxe avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Bloodaxe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks with his arms.
Scappy Do trying to land knees to the body.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scappy Do.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scappy Do is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodaxe has Scappy Do pressed against the cage.
A short right from Bloodaxe on the inside.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
Bloodaxe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Scappy Do avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Scappy Do working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe digs a right hand into Scappy Do's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scappy Do's gas tank.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scappy Do or not.
Bloodaxe lands a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe digs a right hand underneath Scappy Do's ribcage. Scappy Do let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scappy Do's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Bloodaxe.
Scappy Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bloodaxe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloodaxe pushes Scappy Do back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe lands with a right to the head.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloodaxe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scappy Do takes a shot to the head.
Just Fight Scappy Do's cut is getting worse.
Bloodaxe lands with a right to the head.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
Bloodaxe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloodaxe.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with the head strike.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to stall but Scappy Do uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodaxe fails to land.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Scappy Do.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bloodaxe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScappy Do.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Scappy Do.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that misses.
Scappy Do tries to counter with a takedown but Bloodaxe is quick to defend against it.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Scappy Do blocks it.
Bloodaxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Scappy Do moves out of range.
Bloodaxe scores with a head kick. Scappy Do tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice body kick.
Scappy Do scores with a head kick. Bloodaxe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooh!!! Bloodaxe has knocked Scappy Do down with a huge combo! Bloodaxe steps away and waves a wobbly Scappy Do back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Scappy Do fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloodaxe misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scappy Do looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do moves in looking to clinch but Bloodaxe pushes him off.
Scappy Do throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Scappy Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scappy Do throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bloodaxe tries to land a front kick but Scappy Do steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scappy Do's elbow.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Scappy Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodaxe is defending well for now.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe presses Scappy Do against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Bloodaxe is blocking nicely.
Bloodaxe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scappy Do trying to land knees to the body.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Bloodaxe is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks with his arms.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Just Fight Scappy Do's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scappy Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Bloodaxe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bloodaxe stalling the fight.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bloodaxe blocks it with crossed arms.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloodaxe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloodaxe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bloodaxe.
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloodaxe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bloodaxe on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloodaxe avoiding damage as Scappy Do throws knees to the body.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodaxe managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Bloodaxe to work.
Bloodaxe cracks Scappy Do with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scappy Dos head.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scappy Do's elbow.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is leaning against Scappy Do and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloodaxe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bloodaxe on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe 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.
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.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up but Bloodaxe circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Scappy Do right on the button with a cross.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to Scappy Do's midsection.
Bloodaxe drops Scappy Do with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bloodaxe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Conover (ranked 2051 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Hero Primo (ranked 257 p4p, 315 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Conover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conover cracks Primo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover digs a good body shot into Primo's ribs.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Primo misses with a hook. Conover ducked under it nicely.
Conover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Primo.
Conover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo.
Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conover.
Conover lands with an overhand left.
Primo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conover but Conover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Primo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Primo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conover can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo swings around for an armbar but Conover sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Primo's guard.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Conover from controlling successfully.
Primo has his foot on Conover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conover works his way back into a safe position though.
Conover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Primo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Primo has his feet on Conover's thighs here. He's pushed Conover off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conover screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Primo!
Hero Primo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 1956 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Sovor Trandel (ranked 247 p4p, 347 weight class). Trandel has chosen Fuel and Fire - Bride as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trandel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trandel moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Cisse with a nice cross.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cisse defends it well.
Trandel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cisse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trandel moves away.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cisse defends it well.
Trandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trandel.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel misses with a left hand
letting Cisse counter with a right hand.
Trandel moves into the clinch.
Cisse manages to break the clinch.
Trandel throws a big shot that misses.
Cisse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trandel tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Cisse's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trandel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
Trandel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cisse swivels and escapes.
Cisse throwing a counter right hand but Trandel manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Cisse has knocked Trandel down with a huge combo! Cisse steps away and waves a wobbly Trandel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Trandel like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Trandel from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ousmane Cisse!
In his post fight interview, Ousmane Cisse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rueben Roth (ranked 2350 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 288 p4p, 368 weight class). Peace has chosen Somebody Gonna Get It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rueben Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Peace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roth.
Peace tries to counter with a clinch but Roth shakes him off and moves away.
Peace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roth doesn't seem bothered though.
Peace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Peace throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Peace scores with a nice strike.
Peace 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.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peace under the eye.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Peace swinging wildly here.
Roth tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Peace throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Peace throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Warren Peace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth is trying to control. Peace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peace taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth trying to control the action but Peace is working from the bottom.
Roth is looking to advance position but Peace won't allow it.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peace!
Peace wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roth.
Roth with the ground and pound from mount.
Roth trying to control but Peace is having none of it.
Roth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace regains half guard.
Roth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peace defending well though.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth wants to control but Peace is keeping him busy.
Roth 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.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Peace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rueben Roth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peace scores with a decent looking hook.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peace throws out the jab.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Peace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth is pushing down on Peace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peace is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roth wants to take a breather but Peace is having none of it.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rueben Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth is looking for a kimura but Peace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roth to get the leverage.
Roth misses with a head shot. Peace uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peace is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roth passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth is keen to just control but Peace is a slippery customer.
Peace is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Peace is working away.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth stops Peace from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Peace misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peace checks a leg kick.
Roth has his takedown stuffed
and Peace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peace momentarily.
Peace connects with a jab.
Peace throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace scores with a hook to the body. Roth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth staying out of range there.
Peace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roth tries to counter with a takedown but Peace is quick to defend against it.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
Peace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Peace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rueben Roth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Peace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peace misses with a body shot.
Roth dodges the punch combination from Peace.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth shoots and misses
and Peace counters by clinching up.
Peace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peace prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rueben Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Peace.
I was talking to Roth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peace throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Peace stalling against the cage.
Roth looking for a takedown.
Peace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth keeps control of Peace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Peace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peace throws a head punch that misses.
Roth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roth is trying to drag Peace to the mat but Peace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peace tries to stall but Roth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peace throws a head punch that misses.
Peace has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Peace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peace misses with the head strike.
Peace misses with some punches.
Peace is trying to maintain a safe position but Roth gets an underhook and turns Peace into the cage.
Peace misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peace gets through Roth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Roth.
Peace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roth fails to land.
Peace swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peace lands with a light punch inside.
Peace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Peace.
Peace lands with a short shot to the head.
Peace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peace swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries for a takedown but Peace circles away easily
and Peace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peace throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peace lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peace cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roth throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peace sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roth is defended easily by Peace.
Peace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peace throws a looping overhand right but Roth ducks down to avoid it.
Peace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Peace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Peace!
Warren Peace gave a mention to Redemption ink, Hilo in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1475 p4p, 1338 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 191 p4p, 170 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhdanov dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Zhdanov closes the distance and pushes Fett back into the cage.
Fett tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhdanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fett has Zhdanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zhdanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Fett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhdanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhdanov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov 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.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhdanov pulls Fett in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett wants to control from the top but Zhdanov keeps moving.
Fett won't allow Zhdanov to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Fett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhdanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhdanov gets caught flat footed, as Fett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.
Fett being controlled here momentarily.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Fett postures up in Zhdanov's guard and throws a big left but Zhdanov blocks it.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.
Zhdanov has Fett pulled in close to control his posture.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhdanov tries to sprawl but Fett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zhdanov kicks off Fett and gets to his feet.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhdanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fett is nestled in close to Zhdanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zhdanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cassus Fett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Fett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Fett throwing strikes but Zhdanov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhdanov defending well though.
Fett controlling the pace.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett wants to take a breather but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zhdanov!
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Fett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Fett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zhdanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fett working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zhdanov looks a forlorn figure.
Fett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Fett throws a wild left hand from mount and Zhdanov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett misses with a head shot. Zhdanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fett 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.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhdanov keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fett missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhdanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Zhdanov.
Nice sprawl there from Zhdanov as Fett shoots in.
Fett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fett counters with a shoot takedown. Zhdanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhdanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Zhdanov presses Fett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Fett shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fett or not.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhdanov can turn it around.
Zhdanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhdanov scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Fett is rocked!
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!
Zhdanov is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Fett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fett to his knees! Zhdanov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 1298 p4p, 512 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 179 p4p, 68 weight class). Rapido Nadadora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadadora.
Kamenev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenev clinches.
Nice body punch from Nadadora - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Kamenev.
Nadadora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadadora tries to throw a body punch but Kamenev avoids it by throwing Nadadora back against the cage.
Nadadora scores with a shot to the side of Kamenev's head.
Kamenev swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nadadora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Kamenev is trying to stall.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora lands an uppercut.
Kamenev breaks the clinch.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadadora.
Kamenev is looking to clinch but Nadadora is avoiding it.
Kamenev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Nadadora against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadadora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamenev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nadadora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadadora struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamenev controls his hands.
Nadadora lands a body shot.
Nadadora lands a left hand.
Kamenev is stalling here.
Nadadora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Nadadora is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kamenev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nadadora to the mat. Nadadora regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Nadadora is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is standing up over Nadadora. Nadadora looks to escape but Kamenev dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nadadora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamenev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kamenev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nadadora is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nadadora and Kamenev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Nadadora blocks the move with his legs.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
Nadadora has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nadadora is trying to improve his position.
Kamenev advances to mount.
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nadadora is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nadadora has his hands clasped together but Kamenev breaks the hold and Nadadora is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 384 p4p, 562 weight class) and Rafael Benedetti (ranked 40 p4p, 63 weight class). Imanari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, å‰ç”°å…„弟 Rising. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Imanari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control.
Benedetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imanari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benedetti's legs.
Imanari trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Benedetti tries to control but Imanari manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari working for the choke.
Imanari is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Imanari tightening his grip on Benedetti, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Imanari looking for the RNC.
Benedetti is really stuck here.
Benedetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Imanari looking for the RNC.
Benedetti trying to control the hands but Imanari won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Imanari is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Benedetti is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Kazuo Imanari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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